Extending Back-to-Black Lifespan?
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imported_Tony
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Is this the dye that CMA sells to restore your trim or is this the Mothers product?
Just in case Forrest is not listening, you can always check on the Mothers site.
Just in case Forrest is not listening, you can always check on the Mothers site.
mrdetailer
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spincycle said:
The dye is Forever Black. Also available from CMA.
Is the dye something I'd use with B2B to extend the life of it?
The reason I'm asking is because I've got a full bottle of the stuff and I'd like to figure how to get the most use out of it. I'll probably switch to something else once it's finished since it doesn't hold up to rain very well.
spin
The reason I'm asking is because I've got a full bottle of the stuff and I'd like to figure how to get the most use out of it. I'll probably switch to something else once it's finished since it doesn't hold up to rain very well.
spin
If I were to guess, I'd say a good idea to "lock in" the B2B better would be to dress it in a plastic/vinyl protectant.
I don't think Forever Black works "with" anything, but is kind of a B2B competitor.
This thread reminds me that I still have a bottle of TW Black Chrome lying around....
I don't think Forever Black works "with" anything, but is kind of a B2B competitor.
This thread reminds me that I still have a bottle of TW Black Chrome lying around....
forrest@mothers
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I'll ask the chemist tomorrow about the revised formula.
As for extending the life of it, the first coat generally doesn't last too long on these types of products since they absorb into the trim (flexible plastic, rubber). Applying several coats, a day or 2 apart for the first 3-5 days increases life span significantly. Keep in mind it's not a 1 time cure-all, it's a maintenance product that needs to be used on a regular basis like every week or so.
Make sure you buff it after applying to remove the excess, or rain can make a mess of it.
I wouldn't put a coat of any type of paint protectant over it.
As for extending the life of it, the first coat generally doesn't last too long on these types of products since they absorb into the trim (flexible plastic, rubber). Applying several coats, a day or 2 apart for the first 3-5 days increases life span significantly. Keep in mind it's not a 1 time cure-all, it's a maintenance product that needs to be used on a regular basis like every week or so.
Make sure you buff it after applying to remove the excess, or rain can make a mess of it.
I wouldn't put a coat of any type of paint protectant over it.
The Forever Black CMA sells is a permanent dye that will cover any stain, but can only be used on trim that you want to have a deep black color to. After being thoroughly irritated by my washer fluid sprayers on the hood, I used Forever Black on them. It worked very well and has yet to change color at all in two months so far. I can't really use it any other place because my car's trim is more of a gray color than a deep black. But it sure is nice not having to see those stains. I've found B2B to work better on less severe stains.
imported_spooled180
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What car are you ttrying to use this on??
If you got a VW I know of something that will top any of those products, if you drive something else, no warranty on how is it going to work tho.
If you got a VW I know of something that will top any of those products, if you drive something else, no warranty on how is it going to work tho.
imported_edschwab1
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chinobox said:
Well what is the name of this product?
Eric
imported_spooled180
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chinobox said:
"Kiwi leather dye"
I own an 87 Jetta, with all those years under the belt the bumpers looked like an old blackboard, tried e-very-thing with black written in it with 1 week results and back to normal, I got this tip from a vw forum and worked wonders, this is what I did.
Took the bumpers off and scrubed them with simple green and plenty of water, let them air dry -did this twice.
Next I applied the dye all over it like you do your shoes, and let it air dry.
At this point they looked as black as new, but decided to do this again.
At this point I was already impressed with the results, next day treated them with 303 and I was all set
:up :up
The durability is amazing too, I did that like 4 months ago and they get dirty of course, after a good wash and more 303 they're black again.
Like I said this is for pretty much all A2 vw's but may work for other types.
nothing special.. just something I like to keep clean! safetyman2010
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spincycle said:
Valugard sells a kit to repair black and grey trim that is damged or wax stained. It is a little pricey but is a permanent fix. www.autoint.com