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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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I have recently installed a off brand snorkel. I know the plastic isn't as good as the real thing. I live in Maryland where it gets really hot in the winter and usually really cold in the winter.

Has anyone thought of putting some kind of conditioner on the plastic to keep it looking nice and not brittle? My first thought was Armor All but I've heard it's not good for plastic.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nicksdsm
I have recently installed a off brand snorkel. I know the plastic isn't as good as the real thing. I live in Maryland where it gets really hot in the winter and usually really cold in the winter.

Has anyone thought of putting some kind of conditioner on the plastic to keep it looking nice and not brittle? My first thought was Armor All but I've heard it's not good for plastic.
"Back to Black" by Mothers is good stuff... armor all for plastics would be fine too i'd assume
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Linseed oil....look for it around furniture polish and Pledge.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:11 AM
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Rustoleum bedliner spray will keep it black forever with a nice texture.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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Back to black fades in a week. I would love to try the bedliner idea though...
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:44 AM
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I did all of the cladding and bumpers on my ZJ a year ago, still looks as good as it did the day I sprayed them.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Well I'll be at the auto parts store this week, I'll pick up a can. You think any brand will do?
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Try this stuff! I get it from a friend who is an auto detailer and it works awesome. I use it 2 times a year and every piece of black plastic looks new. You can even use it on your interior plastic as well. You CAN'T buy it in stores though, so you'll have to order it online. Amazing stuff I tell ya!
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