faded side moulding fix
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faded side trim fix
I've seen lots of 1st gens with their side mouldings removed, and they look great, very clean. I, however, like the way the trim ties together the bumpers with the rest of the car. Also, the strips do provide some good protection against door dings.
But, the moulding looks like **** when it gets faded and chalky. So.........I tried this stuff with great results:
It's actually a dye, (reminds me of shoe polish), and comes equipped with an applicator which makes it easy to use. Forget about rubber treatment, Armorall and the like. That junk looks ok for maybe one day then washes off. On the other hand, this stuff lasts, (10 months on my car now and it still looks good).
BTW, if you are considering buying new side trim from the dealer, (or from Mazdatrix) plan on shelling out about six hundred snaps.
Lot of places to buy it online, I don't remember where I bought it. (Do google search for Forever Black).
1st gens "Forever"
But, the moulding looks like **** when it gets faded and chalky. So.........I tried this stuff with great results:
Forever BLACK™ Bumper & Trim Reconditioner restores faded black bumpers and trim to a like new condition.
No masking or tape required since the Bumper & Trim Reconditioner will only adhere to porous plastic, rubber, and vinyl.
No masking or tape required since the Bumper & Trim Reconditioner will only adhere to porous plastic, rubber, and vinyl.
It's actually a dye, (reminds me of shoe polish), and comes equipped with an applicator which makes it easy to use. Forget about rubber treatment, Armorall and the like. That junk looks ok for maybe one day then washes off. On the other hand, this stuff lasts, (10 months on my car now and it still looks good).
BTW, if you are considering buying new side trim from the dealer, (or from Mazdatrix) plan on shelling out about six hundred snaps.
Lot of places to buy it online, I don't remember where I bought it. (Do google search for Forever Black).
1st gens "Forever"
Last edited by branca; 05-12-02 at 10:45 AM.
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Originally posted by 85RX7GS
Use some 3M adhesive in the aerosol can.
Use some 3M adhesive in the aerosol can.
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My brother bought me this stuff for my birthday and I tried it yesterday. That dye is BLACK! If you have any imperfections in your paint, the dye will run and get into them. I found it difficult to get rid of it completely.
I think I need another coat, but it seems to do the job well. Just be quick to wash off any dye that runs down the paint.
I think I need another coat, but it seems to do the job well. Just be quick to wash off any dye that runs down the paint.
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I used Black Jacks-Black Again on mine and it worked bad ***
its clear so you dont have to worry about gettin a little on other stuff.
And it is a U.V. protectant.
It made my dash shine like new also
its clear so you dont have to worry about gettin a little on other stuff.
And it is a U.V. protectant.
It made my dash shine like new also
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I never even looked at the original date, hope Pele has his car painted by now, lol. At least members are searching.
Fwiw, when I redo the trim, I mask off the paint, then use 0000 steel wool and mineral spirits/paint thinner to take off the dead layer of rubber. After a good soapy cleaning and rinse/dry, I apply a couple coats of Mother's Back to Black.
Fwiw, when I redo the trim, I mask off the paint, then use 0000 steel wool and mineral spirits/paint thinner to take off the dead layer of rubber. After a good soapy cleaning and rinse/dry, I apply a couple coats of Mother's Back to Black.
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Sooo, has anyone used this miracle stuff to say die a maroon dash black? The maroon interior in my 85GSL-SE is kinda disco stu era and I'd like to clean it up and just make it all black and maybe some tan trim or something like that.
Anyway, just wondering how it would work on a maroon dash???? and other maroon trim pieces.
Anyway, just wondering how it would work on a maroon dash???? and other maroon trim pieces.
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Sooo, has anyone used this miracle stuff to say die a maroon dash black? The maroon interior in my 85GSL-SE is kinda disco stu era and I'd like to clean it up and just make it all black and maybe some tan trim or something like that.
Anyway, just wondering how it would work on a maroon dash???? and other maroon trim pieces.
Anyway, just wondering how it would work on a maroon dash???? and other maroon trim pieces.
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You don't dye the dash.
You pull it out then paint it using SEM paints . I changed the color on my SE from the dark (Chocolate Brown) to tan.
You pull it out then paint it using SEM paints . I changed the color on my SE from the dark (Chocolate Brown) to tan.
Sooo, has anyone used this miracle stuff to say die a maroon dash black? The maroon interior in my 85GSL-SE is kinda disco stu era and I'd like to clean it up and just make it all black and maybe some tan trim or something like that.
Anyway, just wondering how it would work on a maroon dash???? and other maroon trim pieces.
Anyway, just wondering how it would work on a maroon dash???? and other maroon trim pieces.
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