A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagging
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A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagging
Here's my problem guys....
Notice how the side molding on the front and rear quarter panels is much lighter then that on the door.
My car has this problem on both sides. Now, this problem has been bugging me for a long time. And, like many others on this site, I hate to venture into the "appearance/cosmetic" forum for fear of losing my lunch. So I decided to post this in the EG forum (Tom, if this is a huge problem, move it, dock points, whatever is necessary).
Here's the tech:
I was recently alerted (by another H-T member who's name I've forgotten) to a product made by Mothers. It's called "Back to Black" and comes in a little red bottle, in cream form. It is used for side moldings and plastics, to help remove oxidation and return them to their original black color.
Steps:
1. Make sure moldings (and I did my side skirts and lip as well) are clean, dry and cool.
2. Apply Back To Black liberally over plasic.
3. Allow to sit and dry.
4. Wipe clean with terry cloth.
5. Repeat if necessary.
I've only done it once so far and it made a noticable difference. After I do my second coat, I'll take some pictures to show you the results. So far, I'm very happy.
Notice how the side molding on the front and rear quarter panels is much lighter then that on the door.
My car has this problem on both sides. Now, this problem has been bugging me for a long time. And, like many others on this site, I hate to venture into the "appearance/cosmetic" forum for fear of losing my lunch. So I decided to post this in the EG forum (Tom, if this is a huge problem, move it, dock points, whatever is necessary).
Here's the tech:
I was recently alerted (by another H-T member who's name I've forgotten) to a product made by Mothers. It's called "Back to Black" and comes in a little red bottle, in cream form. It is used for side moldings and plastics, to help remove oxidation and return them to their original black color.
Steps:
1. Make sure moldings (and I did my side skirts and lip as well) are clean, dry and cool.
2. Apply Back To Black liberally over plasic.
3. Allow to sit and dry.
4. Wipe clean with terry cloth.
5. Repeat if necessary.
I've only done it once so far and it made a noticable difference. After I do my second coat, I'll take some pictures to show you the results. So far, I'm very happy.
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Re: A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagg
I have a better solution.... paint them and your never have to worry about fading again.
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Re: A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagg
back to black does not work very well i have never had good luck with it just get it painted
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I have a better solution.... paint them and your never have to worry about fading again.
Painting it was not an option for me, as I do not like how painted side moldings look. Also, a bottle of $3 supplies is a lot cheaper then painting it.
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Re: A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagg
ready for some rice? you wanna know what i did to get my side moldings to stop fading? for some dumb luck reason the local vinyl shop just so happened to have a color of white that PERFECTLY matches the frost white color of the 92-95 civic/delsol. i just pulled the moldings off, laid them down with vinyl and put them back on, it has lasted almost 5 years, no fading, no cracks, and was wayyyyy cheaper than painting. i also did this for the black rain strips on the roof too. FYI..
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ready for some rice? you wanna know what i did to get my side moldings to stop fading? for some dumb luck reason the local vinyl shop just so happened to have a color of white that PERFECTLY matches the frost white color of the 92-95 civic/delsol. i just pulled the moldings off, laid them down with vinyl and put them back on, it has lasted almost 5 years, no fading, no cracks, and was wayyyyy cheaper than painting. i also did this for the black rain strips on the roof too. FYI..
I guess I should mention that I am a poor college student with no place to work on my car. I was able to do this all very cheap, quickly and without having to remove anything.
BUt that is a cool idea, I've never heard of doing what you did before.
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Re: A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagg
There is another product called 'Forever Black' that works really well too.
http://www.seriousauto.com/detailing...ver_black.html
http://www.seriousauto.com/detailing...ver_black.html
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electrical tape MAY work too.
I used to have electrical tape, but then all the ricers here at school would steal it to write their kReW names on their cars.
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back to black does not work very well i have never had good luck with it just get it painted
Edit: Where did you get the HT sticker?
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Yea, this didn't work for me either. I second painting them. You can do it yourself in an hour or two. I'm not a fan of the glossy look either, but you could use satin? or flat black? I'm sure theres something out there that is close in color.
Where did you get the HT sticker?
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painting it shouldn't be such a big deal or anything, and you could do it in like yellow or something
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painting it shouldn't be such a big deal or anything, and you could do it in like yellow or something
lol
SO back to black works? I might give it a try, my moldings are also starting to fade. Post some after pics when u get them!
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painting it shouldn't be such a big deal or anything, and you could do it in like yellow or something
Or neon green to match the under body lights!
Or neon green to match the under body lights!
SO back to black works? I might give it a try, my moldings are also starting to fade. Post some after pics when u get them!
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At least you have side moldings to fade!!! hehe
Is the first pic after the first application of the product? Or was that before anything was done?
Is the first pic after the first application of the product? Or was that before anything was done?
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Re: A little *appearance* for those of us who don't like to venture into that forum, but have a nagg
i was having the same issues.. mirrors, windshiled wipers and door gurads were all chiping/fading..
6 bucks though on some wall-mart colorplace satin finish black and some sandpaper took care of all of it permanantly.
6 bucks though on some wall-mart colorplace satin finish black and some sandpaper took care of all of it permanantly.
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If you go to a automotive paint store, they should have 3M Honda Black spray. It's the black that unpainted moldings come in. About $9 a can, but well worth it.
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There is this paint called "Trim Black" It looks exactly like the factory side moldings, mirrors, window trim etc... That forever black stuff is messy and takes along time to dry. Trim Black is $4-5 a can, and drys super quick
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Is the first pic after the first application of the product? Or was that before anything was done?
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that mothers **** is not good at all. jus get some flat spray paint and paint them. same amount of $$ your goin to spend on the mothers ****. and not more fading.
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I just painted mine because the black was faded away and I like the painted look.
Let's see some pics of the finished product when your done.
Let's see some pics of the finished product when your done.
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Dam I don't remember seeing that the last time you were down south.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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product made by Mothers. It's called "Back to Black" and comes in a little red bottle, in cream form. It is used for side moldings and plastics, to help remove oxidation and return them to their original black color..