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refurb 2nd gen plastic pieces on exterior

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by tacomathunder, Mar 15, 2010.

  1. Mar 15, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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    tacomathunder

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    hey guys...i have an 07 taco and all of my black plastic pieces on my exterior are fading and becoming almost "ashy" looking....i was wondering what you guys use to clean them and make them nice and black again (and keep them that way)
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2010 at 8:15 PM
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    Lentsnh

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    Mothers Back-to-Black or WD-40
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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    colinb17

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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    i've found that the tire cleaner that comes in an aerosol can works quite well. only $2.50 a can too :)
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2010 at 8:40 PM
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    tacomathunder

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    hey thanks guys.....o and by the way lents...the headlights are really working out....thanks for the great deal
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2010 at 9:14 PM
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    Awesome! Glad they are doing great! No problem dude! Thanks for the interest:D
     
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