Mothers BACK to BLACK

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger Cleaning and Detailing Forum' started by 70-426_10-SRT, May 6, 2019.

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  1. May 6, 2019 at 8:10 PM #1
    70-426_10-SRT

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    O.K. I was going to post these to BITCH about the outcome,
    but the Pics actually turned out to look BETTER than I was seeing while applying this.

    I had tried just the MOTHERS Restore and made it worst,
    so I ordered the Mothers BACK to BLACK Cleaner.

    What do you guys use on the Plastic?
    That is, those of you who don't trade in your Challenger before the 1st oil change.
     
  2. May 6, 2019 at 8:36 PM #2
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    I periodically use Mother's Back to Black on the black plastic around the taillights and am pleased with the results.

    However, if yours is truly mottled as it appears in picture #3, I think I'd reapply and hope it evens out.

    They also make an aerosol version that does a nice job under the hood.
     
  3. May 6, 2019 at 9:34 PM #3
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    I use Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer and Turtle Wax Ice Premium Car Care Liquid Wax.
     
  4. May 6, 2019 at 10:16 PM #4
    70-426_10-SRT

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    Yea, pic #3 cleaned up after a little work.
    I was trying for a 1/2 & 1/2 Before/After

    We will see how long it lasts
    The strips on the roof are the worst :(
    But I guess it is a 9 year old car now, but only has 24k miles

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  5. May 7, 2019 at 6:53 PM #5
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    This may sound ridiculous but to clean the black plastic before putting on any protectant I use WD40. Keep applying and rubbing it off. Might take multiple times but you’ll be surprised at how much junk comes off onto the rag.
     
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    Thanks, I'll try that on the roof strips.
    I think it is just caked with WAX
     
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  7. May 8, 2019 at 12:27 AM #7
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    i use the spray form for my rockers and my go wing. have no problems with it. I use the wipe on for the light surrounds
     
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    It should work for those strips. Let the WD40 sit on the strips for a little bit before rubbing off.
     
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    There are many plastic restorers around from manufacturers such as Meguiars, Turtle Wax, Chemical Guys, Adams, Mother's, etc.

    Here are three video in which a variety of restorers were tested.





     
  10. Jul 18, 2021 at 11:26 AM #10
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    I Still have 3 full Bottles of this a good applied coat has lasted me on my Trailblazer over 4 years , my Challenger has been over a year

    upload_2021-7-18_11-18-16.jpeg

    Before

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    Tape off the Light and the body areas with Painters Masking Tape 3m Blue the Bondo product and use this with some foam applicators apply two light coats you can get a multi pack of foam brushes at the dollar tree... After two light coats and about 20 mins between coats. If any gets on paint can wipe off with a Soft Cloth or Scotch Blue Paper Towel lightly moist with 50 / 50 water and rubbing alcohol.


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    How its held up so far over a year later

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