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Old May 19, 2018 | 07:44 AM
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Front plastic behind license plate...

Hello there! Anyone have the front plastic behind their plate fade,
and if so, did your dealer replace it under warranty? Thanks!
 
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Old May 19, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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Have you tried a light buffing compound to see if it will buff out?
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 06:11 AM
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Actually, the area behind the plate didn't fade, the area to the left and right of it did. The plate kept the middle section from not fading

Polish and wax, you'll be amazed how well it will turn out
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 09:19 AM
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On my 2014 MCS, that bumper has started to turn from black to an almost purple/black. Of course, my car is parked on the street every day with the bumper facing dead into the afternoon sun.
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ce_npb
On my 2014 MCS, that bumper has started to turn from black to an almost purple/black. Of course, my car is parked on the street every day with the bumper facing dead into the afternoon sun.

Wrap it in black vinyl, people will never know. Thats what I did to mine
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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My front bumper faded. It was replaced under warranty.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MoBoost
My front bumper faded. It was replaced under warranty.
How old was your car when they replaced it? Mine is 3 years old bought it recently. It was a lease so it's certified pre-owned and my warranty is 5 years. Just wondering if I might be able to get them to replace it. Looks like ****
 
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Old Jun 19, 2018 | 08:42 AM
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I just talked to my local dealer and they say it's not covered under warranty which is a bummer cause it looks really bad.
 
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