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marauderthis
10-09-2013, 11:13 AM
The plastic cover ( what is this part called?) which sits under the windshield wipers has faded. - What product can I use to dye it black?

Thanks
fastblackmerc
10-09-2013, 01:08 PM
The plastic cover ( what is this part called?) which sits under the windshield wipers has faded. - What product can I use to dye it black?

Thanks

You can try paint made especially for plastic. Follow the instructions on the can. I'm going to try and get mine hydro dipped.
MM2004
10-09-2013, 01:12 PM
You can try paint made especially for plastic. Follow the instructions on the can. I'm going to try and get mine hydro dipped.

What ^^He^^ said.

That part is called a wiper cowl.

;)

MIke.
jimlam56
10-10-2013, 09:19 AM
You can try paint made especially for plastic. Follow the instructions on the can. I'm going to try and get mine hydro dipped.
Never heard of this until now Jim, thanks!
Google is my friend, so:
http://www.mydipkit.com/index.html
fastblackmerc
10-10-2013, 09:32 AM
Never heard of this until now Jim, thanks!
Google is my friend, so:
http://www.mydipkit.com/index.html

There is a place near me in Raleigh that does it & powder coating. Going to stop by there one Saturday.
Marauderjack
10-10-2013, 02:40 PM
The plastic cover ( what is this part called?) which sits under the windshield wipers has faded. - What product can I use to dye it black?

Thanks

Take it off and clean it good since that looks like scale from standing water to me!!:confused:

Mine is pretty old and it doesn't look like that....just saying!!:beer:
Raleigh Marauder
10-10-2013, 07:03 PM
There is a place near me in Raleigh that does it & powder coating. Going to stop by there one Saturday.

Let me know how that goes...
boatmangc
10-10-2013, 07:17 PM
Scrub it with a strong all purpose cleaner, I like Spray 9.
Then try something like Poorboys World Plastic and trim Restorer
I have been using Wolfgang trim sealant with great success.
marauderthis
10-11-2013, 08:38 AM
No it isn't scale the black finish has faded
capt512
10-11-2013, 08:39 AM
Duplicolor has a plastic trim paint that I used a while back and its holding up excellent.
babbage
10-11-2013, 08:54 AM
Anyone seen wipenew on TV?

http://www.wipenew.com/

https://qa.ignitemedia.com/sites/3060/wipenew/WipeNew.mp4
Accumulator
10-11-2013, 10:01 AM
For the solution that's approved by all the major automakers, go to this site http://www.autoint.com and look for their "Exterior Trim Restoration III " kit. I've used it (as have a zillion dealers and pro detailers) and it works, period.

EDIT: Here, this is the direct link: http://www.valugard.net/store/p-31-etr-kit-iii.aspx
babbage
10-11-2013, 10:06 AM
For the solution that's approved by all the major automakers, go to this site http://www.autoint.com and look for their "Exterior Trim Restoration III " kit. I've used it (as have a zillion dealers and pro detailers) and it works, period.

EDIT: Here, this is the direct link: http://www.valugard.net/store/p-31-etr-kit-iii.aspx


Did you use it on your Marauder? How did it come out?
Accumulator
10-12-2013, 11:33 AM
Did you use it on your Marauder? How did it come out?

No, my Panthers (P73 & P71) didn't need such restoration. I've used it on some parts of my Chevy Tahoe and it came out great. Pro detailers I know use it on all sorts of exterior trim on all sorts of vehicles, and I've never heard anything negative about it (IF you follow the instructions ;) Don't worry, they're really simple and easy).

Note that the second stage of the kit is a UV-protection coating, and it might fade a little over time as it absorbs the rays (rather than letting the plastic do that). But even with lots of UV exposure it oughta last for years.

I wouldn't be surprised if Ford has OKed the ETRIII for stuff just like this. That UV-protection is a big part of what separates this approach from most such "recoloring" products.