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Old 10-19-2013, 05:48 PM   #1
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Megguires on plasti dip

So my plasti dip was looking faded after being on for almost 4 months and i really didnt want to re spray so i wanted to try something to see if it would have any effect on it. I had some Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather cleaner and condition laying around that i use on my seats from time to time and makes them look fresh but not oily looking so i decided to try it on the plasti dip to see if it would work. Im not sure how it will last or handle being exposed to the elements but i will say it did make the black more rich looking and doesnt feel oily. I will see how long this will last and keep it updated

Here are some photos, just gave the car a bath so ignore the nasty rotors

Before the Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather cleaner and condition


After putting on Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather cleaner and condition


Then after i dressed the tire


Looks a lot darker and looks like a fresh coat.
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Old 10-19-2013, 05:59 PM   #2
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Looks good. Let us know how it holds up
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Old 10-19-2013, 06:40 PM   #3
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Damn Chris your tires need some serious help. Bring it over and let me fix that for you

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Old 10-19-2013, 06:55 PM   #4
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You could try Adams VRT as well. It makes everything darker but not greasy looking.
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Old 10-19-2013, 07:01 PM   #5
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Damn Chris your tires need some serious help. Bring it over and let me fix that for you

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gosh i know lol. Im in the process of trying to save up for either new tires soon or just wait to get new tires when i purchase rims hopefully.

Yeah they need some help lol
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You could try Adams VRT as well. It makes everything darker but not greasy looking.
Yeah that would probably work, i just had this stuff laying around and figured i would give it a go
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Old 10-19-2013, 07:11 PM   #7
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gosh i know lol. Im in the process of trying to save up for either new tires soon or just wait to get new tires when i purchase rims hopefully.

Yeah they need some help lol
You just need to give them a good scrubbing with a strong APC and a stiff nylon brush. All that brown crap will come right off with a few rounds of that.

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Old 10-19-2013, 08:44 PM   #8
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The wheel faces look good so now address the barrels for a great finished look.
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Old 10-20-2013, 08:09 AM   #9
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Looking good Chris. You really resurrected Ssydney and brought her back to life. Great work. Wheels? Follow Matts advice. ;0)
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Old 10-21-2013, 09:47 AM   #10
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The wheel faces look good so now address the barrels for a great finished look.
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Old 10-21-2013, 12:16 PM   #11
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other than the rotors, you might want to clean and clear your brembo's...your car and wheels are clean and your rotors clean up after braking but faded calipers stand out. I see it everywhere car shows and on the street. Its a real eye sore and will complete the look.
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Old 10-21-2013, 05:33 PM   #12
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Damn nobody mentioned the wheel wells? I would use some of that APC in my wheel wells and also tires with a nylon brush. That is my routine every time I do my wheels and a good APC will work wonders on those wheels! I usually finish them off with Adams SVRT on the rims and tires.
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Old 10-23-2013, 09:39 PM   #13
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other than the rotors, you might want to clean and clear your brembo's...your car and wheels are clean and your rotors clean up after braking but faded calipers stand out. I see it everywhere car shows and on the street. Its a real eye sore and will complete the look.
Calipers are going to be painted soon so i don't have to worry about that


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Damn nobody mentioned the wheel wells? I would use some of that APC in my wheel wells and also tires with a nylon brush. That is my routine every time I do my wheels and a good APC will work wonders on those wheels! I usually finish them off with Adams SVRT on the rims and tires.
Yeah i know the wheel wells needed some attention and the barrels of the wheels need help. Im hoping to clean them up once i take them off to paint the calipers.
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