Restore color around rear 97 rear window?

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Old 05-25-2011, 12:37 AM
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Restore color around rear 97 rear window?

My 97 F150 has a solid rear window, and there is that strip of plastic that surrounds it. The color has faded over the years, and I am looking to restore it. Is there anything you guys recommend using?

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Old 05-25-2011, 07:18 AM
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Paint it...its what most everyone does
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:25 AM
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You can paint it as suggested, with something like Krylon Fusion, or you can dye it with something like Forever Black or Showroom New Restorer.
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:57 AM
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I get the Mothers back to black, works like a charm and you can pick it up at your local wal mart or auto parts store for under 10 bucks
 
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heat gun
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by texasdude12
I get the Mothers back to black, works like a charm and you can pick it up at your local wal mart or auto parts store for under 10 bucks
Dammit! I just left Meijer with a bunch of auto detailing supplies and saw that stuff sitting there. Oh well, next time I'll grab it.

I will try the Back to Black stuff first, and if I am not happy with the results, I will just end up painting it.

Also, what would a heat gun do?
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 03:01 PM
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Old 05-25-2011, 05:28 PM
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Don't get the Back to Black...that stuff is junk
 
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Old 05-26-2011, 08:42 AM
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Don't get the Back to Black...that stuff is junk
Concurred 100%.
 
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Old 05-26-2011, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by FordGuy24
Don't get the Back to Black...that stuff is junk
Originally Posted by Rockpick
Concurred 100%.
Agreed, I have two bottles that are going to meet my AR when I have time to get to the range. Either pop the trim off and paint it with Krylon fusion or hit with a heat gun but make sure you take it off in either case.
 
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Old 05-26-2011, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by FordGuy24
Don't get the Back to Black...that stuff is junk
Agreed. it gets my vote as the worst over the counter detailing product available.
 



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