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MavrickFD 07-21-05 03:51 PM

Shining your 99 spec front lip
 
I've been using Armor All but it doesn't seem to last very long. My lip is getting a little faded lately due to the hot weather. My vents where my wipers connect is even more faded. Anyone use anything else that lasts longer?

FD Rey 07-21-05 03:54 PM

I have no idea what it was that I used on the lip but the thing is all faded and old looking now. I've used the gel tire shine before, I wonder if that's what caused it. It lasted a long time though!

KaiFD3S 07-21-05 04:10 PM

black magic shine works very well and last long

jsplit 07-21-05 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by MavrickFD
I've been using Armor All but it doesn't seem to last very long. My lip is getting a little faded lately due to the hot weather. My vents where my wipers connect is even more faded. Anyone use anything else that lasts longer?


That Mothers Back to Black stuff works for both like a champ, especially the wiper vents...

http://www.autogeek.net/motbactrimca.html

MavrickFD 07-21-05 04:30 PM

Thanks guys. Givin' the FD a wash and detail this weekend :cool:

G's 3rd Gen 07-21-05 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by jsplit
That Mothers Back to Black stuff works for both like a champ, especially the wiper vents...

http://www.autogeek.net/motbactrimca.html

Yup.. Good stuff..

MavrickFD 07-21-05 05:35 PM

Would I have to order it from the site or should Advanced Auto parts carry it?

Tim Benton 07-21-05 05:35 PM

Griot's garage also have some quality black polish for plastic pieces.

Tim

rynberg 07-21-05 05:37 PM

Mother's Back to Black....

It's been my personal experience that Armor All products suck ass. Their interior dash/plastic stuff is just plain nasty.

Mother's Plastic/Vinyl for interiors....

SuperSonic7 07-21-05 05:52 PM


Originally Posted by rynberg
Mother's Back to Black....

It's been my personal experience that Armor All products suck ass. Their interior dash/plastic stuff is just plain nasty.

Mother's Plastic/Vinyl for interiors....

yea back to blakc is by far my first recomendation
but once on mine i dunno why but i put exxol leather conditioner on it and i havent put any thing on my lip since about 2 months ago and its still shinning so try using a nice leather conditionor or cleaner IMO

jsplit 07-21-05 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by MavrickFD
Would I have to order it from the site or should Advanced Auto parts carry it?


My advanced auto parts has it as well as just about everything else Mothers makes...

oneflytrini 07-21-05 07:21 PM

http://www.meguiars.com/whatsnew/ima...duct_G-129.gif

That's what I use. In SFL weather, there is no fading of my 99' lip.

MavrickFD 07-21-05 07:22 PM

Thanks jsplit. Kinda feel retarded cuz I feel excited about polishing and washing my car. Used to hate washing my dad's car when I was little.

RX 4 Speed 07-21-05 09:04 PM

Amen to everyone who said Mother's Back to Black... I use it, I love it, and it lasts a LONG time.

manny34711 07-22-05 12:49 AM

i use black magic on my R1 lip. works good! makes it bling bling along with my tires

94rxrob 07-22-05 08:13 AM

I've used Back to Black and it looked good but was just temporary and was a pain in the ass to have to keep re-applying it. If your car is garaged and never sees rain, it probably will work fine for you and will last a while. I ended up using Duplicolor spray on truck bed liner on both the lip and the where the wipers are. It's been holding up perfect for the past couple years and she's still always parked outside and sees the rain/snow/sun. If you want a more permanent solution do what I did. This stuff also filled in the small scratches in the lip, looked like new.

dgeesaman 07-22-05 08:34 AM

Satin black spray paint.

Dave

HDP 07-22-05 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by MavrickFD
Thanks jsplit. Kinda feel retarded cuz I feel excited about polishing and washing my car. Used to hate washing my dad's car when I was little.

LOL... same here. He use to tell me the care I put into his car would be how I would care for my car. NOT :)

dgeesaman 07-22-05 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by dgeesaman
Satin black spray paint.

Dave

The stuff designed for plastic bumpers, of course. I use SEM bumper coat.

Dave

RX-17 07-22-05 10:39 AM

I just found some very sweet stuff. Its Meguiar's Exterior Trim Detailer and it looks great and last a good while. and the best part is that it comes in aerosol and you can spray it all over your windows and paint and it wipes right off leaving no residue. You use one of those microfiber clothes to spread it around evenly andwipe off the overspay on the paint or wutever. its simply amazing. very cool product that makes detailing so much easier! You have to try it before you believe it cuz i sure didnt before.


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