How to prevent fender flares from fading?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 1, 2008 | 08:01 AM

#21

TexanTaco

Registered User

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 246

Likes: 0

From: Allen, TX

Lots of good suggestions here for the OP.

I am going to buy some Trim Shine and Turtle Wax Ice. Who makes 303 Protectant?

Jul 1, 2008 | 08:29 AM

#22

cglickman

Registered User

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 43

Likes: 0

From: Houston

When the Trim Shine wears off in a few weeks, go pick up some of that dye I mentioned

. I think 303 is the brand name. I usually can find it at boating stores, and some auto parts stores have it. It is worth seeking out.

Jul 1, 2008 | 10:18 AM

#23

cackalak han

Registered User

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,836

Likes: 0

From: Tennessee

Yes, go to a marine supply store. It's usually ~$10 per bottle. I use it on everything vinyl. I even used it on my S2000's convertible top. 6 years and still looked brand new. Highly recommended.

Jul 1, 2008 | 11:35 AM

#24

X-AWDriver

Contributing Member

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 10,549

Likes: 0

From: Littleton,CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belize Off Road Team

Something else that hurts plastic colour is any harsh chemical in water, such as clorine. Unless washed with a special water(only available at some manual car wash locations) that helps protect trim.
Where i moved from (Medicine Hat Alberta) they had a trim cleaner that worked wonders on my running boards and rear bumper trim. So next time you consider washing with tap water think about the things in the water.

I use Evian on mine.

Jul 1, 2008 | 01:41 PM

#25

TexanTaco

Registered User

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 246

Likes: 0

From: Allen, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by cglickman

When the Trim Shine wears off in a few weeks, go pick up some of that dye I mentioned

. I think 303 is the brand name. I usually can find it at boating stores, and some auto parts stores have it. It is worth seeking out.

Ok, if the Trim Shine doesn't work I'll "try the dye". I'm glad the OP started this thread, but now I have too many choices.

The 303 stuff sounds a little hardcore, but hey, I'll add it to my list!

Jul 2, 2008 | 02:49 PM

#26

Andrey

Registered User

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 1,009

Likes: 0

From: Arizona

I also use 303 Protectant. It's kind of pricey, but it works really well and one application lasts for about 1.5 months here in Arizona. Try it, you won't regret it! =)

-- Andrey