Body Molding
08-05-2012, 11:05 AM
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Year: 99
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Engine: 4.0 with high torque cam
Body Molding
I am sure I am not the only one with this problem. I have a '99 Sport and the Black body molding and bumper covers are now showing a white buildup that I cant get rid of. Anybody have any suggestions?
08-05-2012, 12:28 PM
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It is common. I don't remember the exact cause of it at the moment. It's a chemistry thing. Out gassing and reaction from the road/environmental contaminants. There are many trim restore products out there. What I do is clean the trim well with mild soap and water. I use Simple Green or Saddle Soap. Then I use an appropriate color polish. I prefer the water based shoe polishes. Most of them leave a silicone protective fininsh with not too much gloss.
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08-05-2012, 02:16 PM
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The tape on mine was giving up and they were an interesting green/grey color. Yanked them off and used El Cheapo rattlecan bed liner:
I plan on doing the bumper caps the same way
I plan on doing the bumper caps the same way
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