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MASS-HOE'Z71
08-14-2009, 12:41 PM
for those who kept their sidesteps, what will make em nice n black instead of the faded color they are now, i was doin the back to black stuff on my mirror trim n roof racks then tried it on a sample on my sidesteps nd it looked good but then someone (gf) was gettin in the passenger seat and almost fell and smashed herself cuz it was too slippery, i hadnt really noticed it since i dont really use em but shes a bit shorter so she needs em. dont kno if i wanna paint em tho since it probly wouldnt weather right..............back to black did make em look nice tho for those who dont use it

1999hoe
08-30-2009, 10:20 PM
i usually use a good tire shine seems to work well it does dry but keeps em looking good

bowtiefreak
09-09-2009, 01:22 PM
re-paint them and use back to black on the rubber covers

MASS-HOE'Z71
09-09-2009, 07:05 PM
Heh forgot about this thread, I'm still using the back to black since the girl is a whore and won't be in the truck anytime soon, the sidesteps are lookin SWEEET tho, looks like she'll be ridin in a Sebring or whatever the fuck the new kid is drivin, Good Riddance

"350Vortec"
09-09-2009, 11:09 PM
Heh forgot about this thread, I'm still using the back to black since the girl is a whore and won't be in the truck anytime soon, the sidesteps are lookin SWEEET tho, looks like she'll be ridin in a Sebring or whatever the fuck the new kid is drivin, Good Riddance

Oh jesus what happend? Cheat on ya? Sebring FAIL !!!

MASS-HOE'Z71
09-10-2009, 06:10 AM
Oh jesus what happend? Cheat on ya? Sebring FAIL !!!

yup, exactly what happened, werent together too long so its not like breakin up a sevral yr relationship but i think what pissed me off the most was that god awful beat up champagne yellow chrysler sebring convertible and sum kid who looks like he's trying way to hard with the mega tight pants and stupid wool cap in the summer and could pass for a 14 yr old

jmac572
09-18-2009, 11:37 AM
hey, check this stuff out... its a little more perminant than back-to-black

http://www.autogeek.net/forblacbumtr.html

Chris@glimmerglass
09-20-2009, 01:31 PM
I use Poorboys Trim Restorer (http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/trim-restorer.html) on textured black trim and it does a great job. Use it on a microfiber applicator pad (http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/miappad.html) for a little extra bite. Thats my best solution, hope it helps :)

This took about 3 coats and then a final buff w/ a mf towel. I did a quick swipe so you could see just how bad these things were!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/zoundbarrier/IMG_4047.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/zoundbarrier/IMG_4045.jpg

And after about 3 coats of trim restorer... you get this:D (fwiw, I applied each coat and let it absorb for about 10 mins between each application)

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/zoundbarrier/IMG_4064.jpg

Fwiw, you would have to reapply every so often, once you see the trim starting to fade again.

ndavis0001
02-17-2010, 03:52 PM
Heh forgot about this thread, I'm still using the back to black since the girl is a whore and won't be in the truck anytime soon, the sidesteps are lookin SWEEET tho, looks like she'll be ridin in a Sebring or whatever the fuck the new kid is drivin, Good Riddance

lol.'.. had to comment...

Green monster
04-21-2010, 11:11 PM
I used Turtle Wax Ice on my sidesteps. The tubes returned to a nice satin black and rubber steps look great as well. Just give it a good wipe down afterwards.

Fauxnali
04-23-2010, 03:51 PM
Eagle one tire shine. Seems to stay black forever.:waytogo:

yooformula
04-30-2010, 10:57 PM
I started using poorboy's "natural look" and was very impressed with it! I slipped one too many times using various other shit but the "natural look" left no greasy residue, wasnt slippery when wet and a single application last 2 months before a reapply. Everytime I washed the car a dry wipe down would shine it back up again.

my 03 with 195k on it now.

http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album03/IMG_0117_001.sized.jpg
http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album03/IMG_0118.sized.jpg
http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album03/IMG_0113_001.sized.jpg
http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album03/IMG_0112.sized.jpg
http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album03/IMG_0114_002.sized.jpg

and I use it on everything black not painted! Tires dont sling shit all over and dont have that greasy shiny look either.
http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album03/IMG_0118_001.sized.jpg

midmohoe
05-07-2010, 09:15 PM
i just got mine back from powder coating looks tons better

puckhead
05-07-2010, 10:37 PM
MIght have to check out that poor boys stuff

David4Jesus
05-07-2010, 11:52 PM
hey, check this stuff out... its a little more perminant than back-to-black

http://www.autogeek.net/forblacbumtr.html

101% agree, on my H2 there is a lot of trim just like the avalanches that is made out of that plastic that like to turn grey. This stuff is the best, forget tire shine or any other product out there that claims back to black etc. this stuff does the job great.

04awdlade
05-10-2010, 09:47 AM
Definently use Forever Black its a more permanent solution.I just did my rear bumper pads and running boards and it holding up great.

Broken Truck
07-13-2010, 06:23 PM
FIrst off.... MASS HOE being from Mass myself...love the name.

Secondly...they say a good man is hard to find, well, a good woman is even harder to find.

Thirdly....back to black is junk. I've been using tire shine for a couple years with good results but I am going to try this forever black stuff soon.