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Bumper / rubber / trim goop scam?

Post by BlackBart »

I actually clicked on one of those ads before your video plays...I know, I know....and I wonder if anyone has heard of this, is it any different from Armorall, or is it a scam?

https://www.inspiredhousehold.com/pages ... gI3BfD_BwE
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Post by Sveedy »

Good question. Looks pretty good for a scam, but with what they can do, who knows.
I've been using 303 protectorate for quite awhile, and I like it, but it does need to be reapplied often.
I knew a guy who swore by the lubricant that you use for wet location electrical connections. It looked good, but collected dust.
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Post by motormikeyman »

I use Car Guys plastic restorer. It lasts 6 to 8 months and looks really good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071F ... UTF8&psc=1

You get about 2 applications per bottle for a wagon
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Post by Sveedy »

I'm looking at Cerakote Trim restorer as a possibility. I want something that doesn't attract dust, since I live off a dirt road.
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Post by BlackBart »

Seems like good stuff. Better than 303?

https://cerakoteceramics.com/trim-coat/

All these we're talking about are something that soaks into the plastic, rather than a trim paint or back-to-black dye.
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