Rubber piece attached to the front bumper faded

Mannysrt8 · 05-05-2012, 01:39 AM

Sorry for such a noob question...so the rubber piece attached to the front bumper is fading,its like a grayish color..car only has 4800 miles ...i have only owned the car for 600 miles or so...its not very pleasing to the eye...I am assuming it looks the way it does because of scraping numerous times from the previous owner?

My car is mag black,so the fade on the rubber piece is very noticeable..what are my options?...can i mask off the front bumper and spray that rubber piece?

Why is this happened?its not visually pleasing and i dont like it

thanks

LakeShow · 05-05-2012, 01:45 AM

You mean this part? It's easily replaceable, 100$ for a new one. Gets scraped everywhere.

chops · 05-05-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mannysrt8

Sorry for such a noob question...so the rubber piece attached to the front bumper is fading,its like a grayish color..car only has 4800 miles ...i have only owned the car for 600 miles or so...its not very pleasing to the eye...I am assuming it looks the way it does because of scraping numerous times from the previous owner?

My car is mag black,so the fade on the rubber piece is very noticeable..what are my options?...can i mask off the front bumper and spray that rubber piece?

Why is this happened?its not visually pleasing and i dont like it

thanks

poor boys trim restorer. i use it on all of our vehicles

Poorboys Trim Restorer and Black Wow Comparison - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

Mannysrt8 · 05-05-2012, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

You mean this part? It's easily replaceable, 100$ for a new one. Gets scraped everywhere.

Yes and thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

poor boys trim restorer. i use it on all of our vehicles

Poorboys Trim Restorer and Black Wow Comparison - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

Great i will order this

Mannysrt8 · 05-05-2012, 02:10 AM

Just ordered...expensive shipping within US..15.95 bottle and 8.95 shipping ouch

scottIN · 05-05-2012, 05:51 AM

Bondo Back to Black. You can usually get it at your local autoparts store. Just don't get it on your hands.

I use it on the coating on my truck bed and it stays dark for 6 months or so.

kenchan · 05-05-2012, 07:59 AM

How about just spray painting it matte black with flex agent, base coat adhesion promoter?

Or even plasti-dip it? That's wat I'd do. Adding dressing is great but if that's the case use blackwow.

GaleForce · 05-05-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

How about just spray painting it matte black with flex agent, base coat adhesion promoter?

Or even plasti-dip it? That's wat I'd do. Adding dressing is great but if that's the case use blackwow.

black wow is the shiz. Currently I'm using Wolfs Trim coat, it's also nice.

Read T · 05-05-2012, 10:04 AM

As others have said, I'd either repaint it or use a product along the lines of Mothers Back to Black

Mt Tam I am · 05-05-2012, 12:47 PM

OP: How do you avoid scraping it?

Z-Girl 12 · 05-05-2012, 02:09 PM

1 month in and I have totally eaten that thing up lol...guess I need an eye exam. So glad to know it is not an expensive part.

Mannysrt8 · 05-17-2012, 02:09 AM

Just wanted to update this thread,so i finally recieved my trim restorer from Poorboy,i have not even opened the box....i swung by a local shop that does detailing and some minor body work this morning as i want to take care of some imperfections in my paint...the guy grabbed a rag and paint thinner..yes paint thinner...wiped the piece in question a few times and it went back to the original color when you buy the car...i was shocked,i was thinking this might be just temporary but its not,.....anyone try this?

brucelidat · 05-17-2012, 03:15 AM

sub'ed, might try some of these solutions, i didn't notice it was faded before but i am sure I will now that someone has pointed it out, haha.

scottIN · 05-17-2012, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mannysrt8

Just wanted to update this thread,so i finally recieved my trim restorer from Poorboy,i have not even opened the box....i swung by a local shop that does detailing and some minor body work this morning as i want to take care of some imperfections in my paint...the guy grabbed a rag and paint thinner..yes paint thinner...wiped the piece in question a few times and it went back to the original color when you buy the car...i was shocked,i was thinking this might be just temporary but its not,.....anyone try this?

I've seen that before with certain plastics. There's a good chance that after the oils evaporate it will return to grey or get chalky - depends on the plastic. Detailer's do it becasue it's quick, cheap and easy and will make it look good for a while. YMMV.

And an edit to my original post: Bondo's version is Restore Black.

Juruki · 05-17-2012, 12:00 PM

mothers back to black worked really well for me and still looks like new after 6 months of applying it

05-05-2012, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 15	Rubber piece attached to the front bumper faded Sorry for such a noob question...so the rubber piece attached to the front bumper is fading,its like a grayish color..car only has 4800 miles ...i have only owned the car for 600 miles or so...its not very pleasing to the eye...I am assuming it looks the way it does because of scraping numerous times from the previous owner? My car is mag black,so the fade on the rubber piece is very noticeable..what are my options?...can i mask off the front bumper and spray that rubber piece? Why is this happened?its not visually pleasing and i dont like it thanks

05-05-2012, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	You mean this part? It's easily replaceable, 100$ for a new one. Gets scraped everywhere. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-05-2012, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
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05-05-2012, 02:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	1 month in and I have totally eaten that thing up lol...guess I need an eye exam. So glad to know it is not an expensive part. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-17-2012, 03:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	sub'ed, might try some of these solutions, i didn't notice it was faded before but i am sure I will now that someone has pointed it out, haha. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-05-2012, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 15	Just ordered...expensive shipping within US..15.95 bottle and 8.95 shipping ouch

05-05-2012, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Bondo Back to Black. You can usually get it at your local autoparts store. Just don't get it on your hands. I use it on the coating on my truck bed and it stays dark for 6 months or so.

05-05-2012, 07:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	How about just spray painting it matte black with flex agent, base coat adhesion promoter? Or even plasti-dip it? That's wat I'd do. Adding dressing is great but if that's the case use blackwow.

05-05-2012, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	As others have said, I'd either repaint it or use a product along the lines of Mothers Back to Black

05-17-2012, 02:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 15	Just wanted to update this thread,so i finally recieved my trim restorer from Poorboy,i have not even opened the box....i swung by a local shop that does detailing and some minor body work this morning as i want to take care of some imperfections in my paint...the guy grabbed a rag and paint thinner..yes paint thinner...wiped the piece in question a few times and it went back to the original color when you buy the car...i was shocked,i was thinking this might be just temporary but its not,.....anyone try this?

05-17-2012, 12:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	mothers back to black worked really well for me and still looks like new after 6 months of applying it __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

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