black trim on t-tops faded......any solutions ?

[Speedy_Gonzales]

I saw some stuff at wal-mart that is a dye, looks like it might work pretty good....any other suggestions ?

[Tman]

You can try a product made by Mothers...its called "Back To Black".

[Speedy_Gonzales]

You can try a product made by Mothers...its called "Back To Black".

I got some of that....its only a temporary fix

[drummer52910]

3M makes a more expensive kit that is similiar to Mothers back to black. Ive seen them at wal mart and they look like a better solution.

[LETHALxLS1]

If you are talking about the metal part-I repainted mine with bumper black-came out great.

[greatwhiteZ28]

are you talking about on the border of t tops, not the middle divider?

[Speedy_Gonzales]

are you talking about on the border of t tops, not the middle divider?

The border trim

[greatwhiteZ28]

ohh , thats a tough spot since its all orange peel plastic, right

[Speedy_Gonzales]

ohh , thats a tough spot since its all orange peel plastic, right

ummm u lost me on that.........its the rubber trim around the glass of the t-top

[jeremy_m70]

I got the stuff from wal-mart, I will be tring it out Saturday or sooner and I'll let you know how it comes out.

[jeremy_m70]

If you are talking about the metal part-I repainted mine with bumper black-came out great.

How glossy did it come out, that is also on my to do list, I bought some glossy black, wet sand paper, and primer.

[Z06-Goose]

Peanut butter

[LETHALxLS1]

How glossy did it come out, that is also on my to do list, I bought some glossy black, wet sand paper, and primer.

It comes out like a semi gloss. Looks great. Gloss black paint is gonna look too glossy IMO. I would just sand smooth,primer with black primer,sand again with 2000 grit wet sandpaper and clean off and paint with the bumper black. It looks professional.

[Z06-Goose]

I've heard of people using peanut butter to remove haze, and polish residue. At first I thought it was a prank, but it actually works. You guys may want to try it and post your results...

[jeremy_m70]

I've heard of people using peanut butter to remove haze, and polish residue. At first I thought it was a prank, but it actually works. You guys may want to try it and post your results...

My curiosity got the best of me and I had a few minutes to try PB out on the t-top divider bar and although it seemed a little awkward it does help. I applied it on a small spot then tried to clean off with a wet clean cloth ( I scrubbed it good) to see how it would hold over in time and some of it did look good. I would assume the pb oil works like a polish and retains the wet look and should work better with plastic or rubber since they can absorb it better. I didn't try it on the plastic t-top boarders though since I'm going to use the walmart stuff this weekend and it needs to be clean and the PB oil might cause a problem. I wonder how the sun will effect it and if it might bake though?? Since I'm going to repaint the t-top divider bar, I am going to experiment on it with the PB and see what it results.

[Mike's TA]

Well, Since I am currently having a problem with a stupid cat climbing on my car at night and sitting on the top. I don't think I will be trying the Peanut Butter to clean mine up. I'll probably have all of the neighborhoods cats up there.

[LETHALxLS1]

^ bwaaaahahahahahaha!!! Thats funny man! Can you imagine going out to get in your car and like 7 cats up there licking the roof! hahahahahaha

[Mike's TA]

Yeah, I know!!!

Rain is one thing, cat prints all over the place is a completely different issue. Specially since I know from experience that they can scratch your paint. Happened on a previous vehicle.

[JonB]

I'm a 303 aerospace protectant fan. Works great on the trim and lasts much longer than that crappy back to black.

[LETHALxLS1]

Where is the 303 aerospace sold at??