I will post a pic when I can but with the peanut butter thread I got to thinking. I want to restore the black plastic that is my cowl. I have heard about Adams VRT and Black WOW. I want something that will LAST. If I restore it with 2 coats of BLACK WOW and get some Aerospace 303 to protect would that work? Chime in everyone
Restoring/protecting cowl plastic
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WhiteStallion94
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Lrall said:
Clean it down really well and then pick up some Duragloss #301 You can find it at NAPA and Carquest among a couple others. Yes, I know that it is a product designed for convertible tops but trust me, it works in this application. Apply one coat and let it soak in real well without wiping it off. Apply a second coat and then wipe it down after letting that sit for another 30 seconds to a minute. You should be good to go now. I generally prefer to apply this product with those foam paint brushes, just FYI.
I used this exact same product and method on my 1994 GT that had been a Florida car for several years. It made that cowl panel look OEM new and would generally give me 3-6 months of protection.
http://www.duragloss.com/product.asp?pid=285
robb15033
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I just use "Eagle1 Trim Protector Gel", used to use Mothers "Back To Black".
If you wanted something permanent , you could probably use the same fabric/plastic dye people use inside their cars when they paint their doors, dash ect.. and paint it black.
Or the best option is to get a new one from ebay. Black or carbon fiber. I got the carbon fiber which is a beautiful piece (that I now polish/seal). He sells the cowl for about $100.00
If you wanted something permanent , you could probably use the same fabric/plastic dye people use inside their cars when they paint their doors, dash ect.. and paint it black.
Or the best option is to get a new one from ebay. Black or carbon fiber. I got the carbon fiber which is a beautiful piece (that I now polish/seal). He sells the cowl for about $100.00
Goldmember
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Krylon Fusion Satin Black would do the trick.
What worked for me was two wipedowns with 50% rubbing alcohol (was all I had at the time) and two coats of Aerospace 303. If you go this route you need to make sure the plastic is clean before applying the Aerospace or (as I was told) it could be washed off by rain, leaving black streaks down the sides of your car.
What worked for me was two wipedowns with 50% rubbing alcohol (was all I had at the time) and two coats of Aerospace 303. If you go this route you need to make sure the plastic is clean before applying the Aerospace or (as I was told) it could be washed off by rain, leaving black streaks down the sides of your car.
robb15033
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I have a bunch of Mustang catalogs on the porch I pick up and look through when I smoke one. Came across this and thought of you guys-
California Muscle Parts- calmuscleparts.com Has a product called "Forever Black"- Bumper And Trim Cleaner And Reconditioner; Says: Permanently restores and protects all black plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces on your car without the use of silicone. Dries fully without the usual oily build up; will not wash off like other products. $12.95
Thought I might post it in case it interests someone. first I've seen or hard of it. :book1:
California Muscle Parts- calmuscleparts.com Has a product called "Forever Black"- Bumper And Trim Cleaner And Reconditioner; Says: Permanently restores and protects all black plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces on your car without the use of silicone. Dries fully without the usual oily build up; will not wash off like other products. $12.95
Thought I might post it in case it interests someone. first I've seen or hard of it. :book1:
JRad405
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I'm guessing I should take my cowl off if I apply that Krylon Fusion stuff. Right?
DropTopPony
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I have some extra SEM trim black, i should paint mine too...that came out great.
framda
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Or the best option is to get a new one from ebay. Black or carbon fiber. I got the carbon fiber which is a beautiful piece (that I now polish/seal). He sells the cowl for about $100.00[/QUOTE]
Do you have a sellers name for the carbon fiber cowl?
Do you have a sellers name for the carbon fiber cowl?
miss2slocoupe
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I just did mine..... hit it with grease/wax remover, tack cloth and Duplicolor Trim black..... came out incredible.
that looks great! i honestly need a new one. anyone know where to buy these at??
mygreengt
Legend
how do you go about removing the cowl?
miss2slocoupe
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you take off your wipers and pull it off carefully, i was careless with mine and cracked it, but its fairly easy
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