Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

<baldeeagle1@aol.com> wrote in message
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:
: Kate (please ask) wrote:
: > Good post!
: >
: > They do look darker.
: > Hmmmmm I wonder if that would work on the Ford cataract headlights.
: >> Kate
:
: KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
: PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
: CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
: LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
: RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
: ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
:

Thanks :)
I've been all the way down the road of Ford headlights, and back again on
hubby's last truck.
I have done it all and it DOES work but it is such a tedious process and so
time consuming and it doesn't last for what I would consider a long time.
I was hoping for a quickie.
They aren't bad YET but are going that way.
It's my husband's truck, so really.. if he wants the things cleared up, HE
can deal with it this time.

Yea, I know that sounds mean but .. hey... I have my reasons.

K.

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:4h8tgeF1p4ns7U1@individual.net...
:> KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
: > PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
: > CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
: > LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
: > RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
: > ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
: >
:
: The old standby was to rub them down with acetone-free nail polish
remover.
:
Seriously?
Ever tried it?
It has always seemed to me that there was some sort of film that was there
on top that was clouding...
All that sanding, rubbing and buffing removed it and gave access to the
plastic underneath so it could be polished.

Oh hey, I found some PLASTIC polish. I may let him try that if he decides to
give it whirl.

K

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:4h8tgeF1p4ns7U1@individual.net...
:> KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
: > PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
: > CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
: > LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
: > RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
: > ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
: >
:
: The old standby was to rub them down with acetone-free nail polish
remover.
:
Seriously?
Ever tried it?
It has always seemed to me that there was some sort of film that was there
on top that was clouding...
All that sanding, rubbing and buffing removed it and gave access to the
plastic underneath so it could be polished.

Oh hey, I found some PLASTIC polish. I may let him try that if he decides to
give it whirl.

K

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:4h8tgeF1p4ns7U1@individual.net...
:> KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
: > PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
: > CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
: > LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
: > RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
: > ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
: >
:
: The old standby was to rub them down with acetone-free nail polish
remover.
:
Seriously?
Ever tried it?
It has always seemed to me that there was some sort of film that was there
on top that was clouding...
All that sanding, rubbing and buffing removed it and gave access to the
plastic underneath so it could be polished.

Oh hey, I found some PLASTIC polish. I may let him try that if he decides to
give it whirl.

K

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

Kate proclaimed:

> "Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
> news:4h8tgeF1p4ns7U1@individual.net...
> :> KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
> : > PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
> : > CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
> : > LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
> : > RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
> : > ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
> : >
> :
> : The old standby was to rub them down with acetone-free nail polish
> remover.
> :
> Seriously?
> Ever tried it?
> It has always seemed to me that there was some sort of film that was there
> on top that was clouding...
> All that sanding, rubbing and buffing removed it and gave access to the
> plastic underneath so it could be polished.
>
> Oh hey, I found some PLASTIC polish. I may let him try that if he decides to
> give it whirl.

There is a multi-part kit available where all of the individual items
are highly marked up and getting close to the price of new mail order
lights. If the lights have that internal cloudy look and the faces are
bright, the polish won't help unless you have really really tiny hands
and can polish the insides. The sandpaper/polish is a lot faster but
also requires a bit more skill.

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

Kate proclaimed:

> "Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
> news:4h8tgeF1p4ns7U1@individual.net...
> :> KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
> : > PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
> : > CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
> : > LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
> : > RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
> : > ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
> : >
> :
> : The old standby was to rub them down with acetone-free nail polish
> remover.
> :
> Seriously?
> Ever tried it?
> It has always seemed to me that there was some sort of film that was there
> on top that was clouding...
> All that sanding, rubbing and buffing removed it and gave access to the
> plastic underneath so it could be polished.
>
> Oh hey, I found some PLASTIC polish. I may let him try that if he decides to
> give it whirl.

There is a multi-part kit available where all of the individual items
are highly marked up and getting close to the price of new mail order
lights. If the lights have that internal cloudy look and the faces are
bright, the polish won't help unless you have really really tiny hands
and can polish the insides. The sandpaper/polish is a lot faster but
also requires a bit more skill.

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

Kate proclaimed:

> "Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
> news:4h8tgeF1p4ns7U1@individual.net...
> :> KATE, TRY GOOD OLD RUBBING COMPOUND ON A LAMBS BUFFER PAD ON YOUR FORD
> : > PLASTIC LENS. aLSO, PERMATEX MAKES A $10 CONSUMER PRODUCT FOR
> : > CONDITONING THAT PLASTIC LENS. LASTLY, TRY FINGER POLISH THE PLASTIC
> : > LENS WITH WENOL POLISH WHICH COMES IN A TUBE....SEARCH FOR A LOCAL
> : > RETAILER ON THE INTERNET FOR YOUR TOWN.
> : > ALL DO GOOD AT "CLEARING" the yellowing and fogging. Good luck.
> : >
> :
> : The old standby was to rub them down with acetone-free nail polish
> remover.
> :
> Seriously?
> Ever tried it?
> It has always seemed to me that there was some sort of film that was there
> on top that was clouding...
> All that sanding, rubbing and buffing removed it and gave access to the
> plastic underneath so it could be polished.
>
> Oh hey, I found some PLASTIC polish. I may let him try that if he decides to
> give it whirl.

There is a multi-part kit available where all of the individual items
are highly marked up and getting close to the price of new mail order
lights. If the lights have that internal cloudy look and the faces are
bright, the polish won't help unless you have really really tiny hands
and can polish the insides. The sandpaper/polish is a lot faster but
also requires a bit more skill.

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

Frank The Tank wrote:
> "Diezmon" <notmyrealemail@fakeemail.com> wrote in message
> news:_9SdnQCYQu1GKTPZnZ2dnUVZ_sadnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> :I was googling the groups as of late, trying to figure out how to get my
> : fender flares black again. I saw the posts about using a heat gun, and
> with
> : a little hesitation tried it out.
> :
> : Wow! I'm a believer now. Whoever came up with the idea.. I'll buy ya a
> : beer sometime ;)
> :
> : wanna see the difference?
> :
> : http://www.sambowambo.com/images/jeep/
> :
> : Tim
> :
>
> Try this stuff; Mothers Back to Black (Formerly Bumper Black). I apply it
> with an old sock in the shade. With the wear and tear you may need two
> coats. Just keep applying as the plastic absorbs the fluid and starts to
> return to factory color and condition.
>
> BACK-TO-BLACK®
>
> As your ride's exterior ages, rubber, plastic and vinyl exterior hardware of
> all colors will dry, crack, flake and deteriorate. This oxidation can be
> stopped and reversed with Mothers® Back-to-Black®, our favorite auto-care
> concoction. This trim treatment is great for all sorts of exterior hardware
> in all colors-bumpers, molding, louvers, window trim, vents, seals, skirts,
> door handles, wiper arms-anything that's plastic, rubber or vinyl. Apply
> Back-to-Black® to sun-burnt plastic, rubber and vinyl to revive the
> factory-new sheen, then re-treat that exterior hardware regularly.
>
> #06108, 8 oz.
>
> Shop around as the price varies greatly.
>
>
Mother knows best. :-) It's $4.99 at K-Mart plus tax, tag and title. And
Mother's Plastic Polish is great for the plastic windows on convertible
tops.


--
FRH

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

Frank The Tank wrote:
> "Diezmon" <notmyrealemail@fakeemail.com> wrote in message
> news:_9SdnQCYQu1GKTPZnZ2dnUVZ_sadnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> :I was googling the groups as of late, trying to figure out how to get my
> : fender flares black again. I saw the posts about using a heat gun, and
> with
> : a little hesitation tried it out.
> :
> : Wow! I'm a believer now. Whoever came up with the idea.. I'll buy ya a
> : beer sometime ;)
> :
> : wanna see the difference?
> :
> : http://www.sambowambo.com/images/jeep/
> :
> : Tim
> :
>
> Try this stuff; Mothers Back to Black (Formerly Bumper Black). I apply it
> with an old sock in the shade. With the wear and tear you may need two
> coats. Just keep applying as the plastic absorbs the fluid and starts to
> return to factory color and condition.
>
> BACK-TO-BLACK®
>
> As your ride's exterior ages, rubber, plastic and vinyl exterior hardware of
> all colors will dry, crack, flake and deteriorate. This oxidation can be
> stopped and reversed with Mothers® Back-to-Black®, our favorite auto-care
> concoction. This trim treatment is great for all sorts of exterior hardware
> in all colors-bumpers, molding, louvers, window trim, vents, seals, skirts,
> door handles, wiper arms-anything that's plastic, rubber or vinyl. Apply
> Back-to-Black® to sun-burnt plastic, rubber and vinyl to revive the
> factory-new sheen, then re-treat that exterior hardware regularly.
>
> #06108, 8 oz.
>
> Shop around as the price varies greatly.
>
>
Mother knows best. :-) It's $4.99 at K-Mart plus tax, tag and title. And
Mother's Plastic Polish is great for the plastic windows on convertible
tops.


--
FRH

Re: Gray fender flares.. seeing is believing
 

Frank The Tank wrote:
> "Diezmon" <notmyrealemail@fakeemail.com> wrote in message
> news:_9SdnQCYQu1GKTPZnZ2dnUVZ_sadnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> :I was googling the groups as of late, trying to figure out how to get my
> : fender flares black again. I saw the posts about using a heat gun, and
> with
> : a little hesitation tried it out.
> :
> : Wow! I'm a believer now. Whoever came up with the idea.. I'll buy ya a
> : beer sometime ;)
> :
> : wanna see the difference?
> :
> : http://www.sambowambo.com/images/jeep/
> :
> : Tim
> :
>
> Try this stuff; Mothers Back to Black (Formerly Bumper Black). I apply it
> with an old sock in the shade. With the wear and tear you may need two
> coats. Just keep applying as the plastic absorbs the fluid and starts to
> return to factory color and condition.
>
> BACK-TO-BLACK®
>
> As your ride's exterior ages, rubber, plastic and vinyl exterior hardware of
> all colors will dry, crack, flake and deteriorate. This oxidation can be
> stopped and reversed with Mothers® Back-to-Black®, our favorite auto-care
> concoction. This trim treatment is great for all sorts of exterior hardware
> in all colors-bumpers, molding, louvers, window trim, vents, seals, skirts,
> door handles, wiper arms-anything that's plastic, rubber or vinyl. Apply
> Back-to-Black® to sun-burnt plastic, rubber and vinyl to revive the
> factory-new sheen, then re-treat that exterior hardware regularly.
>
> #06108, 8 oz.
>
> Shop around as the price varies greatly.
>
>
Mother knows best. :-) It's $4.99 at K-Mart plus tax, tag and title. And
Mother's Plastic Polish is great for the plastic windows on convertible
tops.


--
FRH