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Old 03-27-2013, 11:20 AM   #15
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On topic, I use 303 aerospace and the stuff is amazing especially when the heat of the Florida summer hits, the UV protectant helps.

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Old 03-27-2013, 12:23 PM   #16
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get this stuff Mothers Back-to-Black. Makes the black exterior trim pieces look super good.
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06108.html
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:44 PM   #17
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In my experience the Adams SVRT lasted longer. Much cheaper for mother stuff though just have to use a hell of a lot more product.
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Old 03-31-2013, 05:17 PM   #18
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get this stuff Mothers Back-to-Black. Makes the black exterior trim pieces look super good.
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06108.html
+1 for Mothers Back-to-Black. It works great, and it was the only product that managed to get the ugly oxidation off my mirror plastic trim. People have been telling me to use white vinegar but that made no difference. You can get it for less then $7 on Amazon.
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While we're on the subject, anybody know how to fix scratches on the diffuser? I have no idea how it got scratched. I know the diffuser is fixed into the bumper so no use replacing it. Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21364766769.632411.jpg
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So it seems the better product is Adams?

http://www.adamspolishes.ca/
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I use Mothers Back to black, that seems to work as well, doesn't make it super shiny black, but it keeps it looking oem and has a little shine.
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get this stuff Mothers Back-to-Black. Makes the black exterior trim pieces look super good.
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06108.html
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+1 for Mothers Back-to-Black. It works great, and it was the only product that managed to get the ugly oxidation off my mirror plastic trim. People have been telling me to use white vinegar but that made no difference. You can get it for less then $7 on Amazon.


Back to Black leaves it greasy and attracts dirt. It's also damaging long term.


303 on the other hand is not and is recommended by man boat manufacturers to protect the vinyl upholstery and tops on boats. It's also well known and used for the vinyl tops on Miatas.

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While we're on the subject, anybody know how to fix scratches on the diffuser? I have no idea how it got scratched. I know the diffuser is fixed into the bumper so no use replacing it. Attachment 32487


You can try some heat, but I doubt it will do much as the bumpers are usually urethane which is not a thermoplastic.
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I use 303 on mine, and the area where the windshield wipers are, and side-mirror black plastic. It's got electrolytes, which plastics crave.
Seen mutiple posts about 303. Where can I buy this at the best price?
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Seen mutiple posts about 303. Where can I buy this at the best price?


I got mine on sale at Cabela's a few years ago. Best everyday price I've found is amazon.
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I use 303 Aerospace after every wash. Keeps all the plastic parts looking great!
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do you go into the engine bay with 303?
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