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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Side Scuttle Discoloration
Both JCW side scuttle inserts have become discolored - faded to grayish color. Any ideas on how to restore to like new black?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Though I've never done it I've read on other car forums that WD 40 refreshes them.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 12:52 AM
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Back-to-black
 
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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Thanks but it looks like back to black requires buffing or wiping off-(like on a bumper or trim) not sure this is practical on that 'tiny grill' anything that could be used with a q-tip?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:02 AM
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Couldn't you spray or dip a q-tip into any product?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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kiwi shoe polish. i use it on all my black plastics on the outside of the car. lasts for months.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Anyone have any experience with Duragloss #271 for this type of application?
 
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