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Panda1LE · 04-02-2018, 05:17 PM

Does anyone know if there is a way to "revive" the flat black hood from a '13 1LE? I bought the car used and the hood is not in the best shape. Aside from re wrapping it, I was trying to figure out if there is any product out there that can help with the fading or whatever was used on it to cause the issue. Thank you

Candr3535 · 04-02-2018, 05:22 PM

Look on Adam’s Polish I’m sure they got something to help.

steakmaker · 04-02-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda1LE

Does anyone know if there is a way to "revive" the flat black hood from a '13 1LE? I bought the car used and the hood is not in the best shape. Aside from re wrapping it, I was trying to figure out if there is any product out there that can help with the fading or whatever was used on it to cause the issue. Thank you

Probably isn't fading,most likely they tried to wax it.There's a product by Mothers called "Back to Black",it's a spray coating for vinyl trim that restores the color,that might be something you'd want to try.

Panda1LE · 04-03-2018, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the responses so far. I think I have tried the back 2 Black without great results. Maybe I’ll try a small inconspicuous corner with it.

Adam's Polishes · 04-04-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda1LE

Does anyone know if there is a way to "revive" the flat black hood from a '13 1LE? I bought the car used and the hood is not in the best shape. Aside from re wrapping it, I was trying to figure out if there is any product out there that can help with the fading or whatever was used on it to cause the issue. Thank you

Hey,
Check out this thread.....I think it will help!

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/134...vinyl-stripes/

Also here is a new product for your Matte Black hood.

https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exter...-detailer.html

Panda1LE · 04-04-2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

Hey,
Check out this thread.....I think it will help!

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/134...vinyl-stripes/

Also here is a new product for your Matte Black hood.

https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exter...-detailer.html

thank you very much! I am just about to order a few hundred bucks worth of stuff from you guys. Maybe I will add this!

Adam's Polishes · 04-04-2018, 05:41 PM

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thank you very much! I am just about to order a few hundred bucks worth of stuff from you guys. Maybe I will add this!

Thank You!!

Panda1LE · 04-04-2018, 07:19 PM

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Thank You!!

Dang it. The 15% off is over. I was just about to order quite a few things. Guess I have to wait now.

CamaroDreams76 · 04-05-2018, 06:55 AM

I have a 1LE, I clay bar my hood every so often. After claying and making sure the vinyl is dry, I that I go over it with some Adams VRT on their blue hex grip applicator pad and knock it down with a micro fiber towel.

VRT does leave a slight shine for a few days but then the vinyl returns to the flat look.

Coming up on 5 years of ownership next month and my hood still looks like the day I picked it up.

Panda1LE · 04-06-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I have a 1LE, I clay bar my hood every so often. After claying and making sure the vinyl is dry, I that I go over it with some Adams VRT on their blue hex grip applicator pad and knock it down with a micro fiber towel.

VRT does leave a slight shine for a few days but then the vinyl returns to the flat look.

Coming up on 5 years of ownership next month and my hood still looks like the day I picked it up.

Thanks a lot! Im am going to try this method

Panda1LE · 04-22-2018, 05:02 PM

Here are a few pics so you all can see what I mean. At night or from far looks ok. But during the day or close up it looks bad. I’ll be trying the Adams matte spray I just got. Hopefully that works.

CamaroDreams76 · 04-22-2018, 07:00 PM

Photobucket.....you need to pay for 3rd party picture posting. So we see nothing.

Panda1LE · 04-23-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Photobucket.....you need to pay for 3rd party picture posting. So we see nothing.

I believe I fixed it now. I hope! Just figured out how to post pictures. On other forums I used to have to use photobucket and thought it was still the same procedure.

SSEssence · 04-23-2018, 03:28 PM

ouch that looks rough, have you thought about rewrapping it with satin black?

04-02-2018, 05:17 PM	#1
Panda1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE (6spd) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 281	Faded hood issue Does anyone know if there is a way to "revive" the flat black hood from a '13 1LE? I bought the car used and the hood is not in the best shape. Aside from re wrapping it, I was trying to figure out if there is any product out there that can help with the fading or whatever was used on it to cause the issue. Thank you

04-02-2018, 05:22 PM	#2
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04-05-2018, 06:55 AM	#9
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	I have a 1LE, I clay bar my hood every so often. After claying and making sure the vinyl is dry, I that I go over it with some Adams VRT on their blue hex grip applicator pad and knock it down with a micro fiber towel. VRT does leave a slight shine for a few days but then the vinyl returns to the flat look. Coming up on 5 years of ownership next month and my hood still looks like the day I picked it up. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

04-22-2018, 05:02 PM	#11
Panda1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE (6spd) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 281	Here are a few pics so you all can see what I mean. At night or from far looks ok. But during the day or close up it looks bad. I’ll be trying the Adams matte spray I just got. Hopefully that works. Attached Images Last edited by Panda1LE; 04-22-2018 at 08:00 PM. Reason: Post pictures correctly

04-22-2018, 07:00 PM	#12
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	Photobucket.....you need to pay for 3rd party picture posting. So we see nothing. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

04-03-2018, 05:57 PM	#4
Panda1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE (6spd) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 281	Thanks for the responses so far. I think I have tried the back 2 Black without great results. Maybe I’ll try a small inconspicuous corner with it.

04-23-2018, 03:28 PM	#14
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	ouch that looks rough, have you thought about rewrapping it with satin black? __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717