H2 Bumpers faded...Here is your answer
 

I have searched and searched for the best product to bring black back to my bumper. And the FNG Codered pointed me in the right direction. I thought I would show it off a bit. Take your Mothers Back to Black and thow it in the trash. This stuff is a die and is permanent.






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Lookin good man. Did you get the whole truck done with just one bottle?

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Very cool, where did you get the spray shine from?

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http://www.griotsgarage.com/p2p/searchResults.do?method=view&search=basic&keyword= bumper&sortby=newArrivals&page=1


Thanks for the tip , my bumpers look bad and nothing seems to last. I'll give it a try.

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Yup one bottle did it all. I still have plenty left over. I am thinking of doing the tires too. Not sure If I have enough to do them but I will probubly start that process next week after I get back from Kinzalow's.

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great job ! thanks for the tip !

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That will be an all day process to do the those big ole tires of yours. On a side note, my tailight gaurds came in. They helped the look of the H2 a ton!

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Just ordered me one!!!!:clapping:

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I have been using Griots Garage products for many years. All very good. I have some of this but havent used it on the Hummer.

I did just order their 'Rubber Prep' to strip any old leftover goo from the bumpers before I use this.

I currently use their Vinyl and Rubber Dressing on the bumpers. It has a UV protectant to help prevent the fading.

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Let us know how the durability is. I have tried many products too. Most seem to wear off pretty quick or streak in the rain. I have heard good things about "back to black" and am going to give that a try. I just got it and applied it to my door handle buckets and black plastic on the mirrors. I want to give that a test before I do the bumpers. So far it looks great. It has removed the chalky white residue. ( or has it just masked it ?) I want to give it a few rains and washes to check how it works out.

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looks great, but they all do JUST AFTER you applie it.

but wait 3 months to see if it will stay

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how is it holding up??? after a week. Back to black comes off after you wash it a few times I have noticed

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I've tried this before, but I'll stick with "Black Again" I have my H2 washed 3 to 4 times a week. Black Again is the ONLY product I've even found to stand up to the commercial car washes.

I use it on the tires on the Porsches, but it would take too much to do the Hummer. I just let the car wash use their stuff !

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Bought mine over the weekend, i'll let you know how it works out for me:D
Thanks for the tip!

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THIS STUFF IS GREAT!!!!!:clapping: THANKS FOR THE LINK TO ORDER!!!

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Lets keep this thread going with some periodic updates, hopefully with the feed back we can narrow down what product works the best. Seems there are a few different products being talked about. I'll report back on "Black Again" after some rain and a few washes. My H2 stays outside 24/7, so that in itself is a good test.

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That looks great! Just ordered some today. Thanks for the information!!:perfect10s:

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how's it held up after a few months? b4 & after pix? :)

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I bought it two months ago and it still looks as black as my buddy Jerrol....:D
It works great!

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YAY ordered. Thanks.

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Will this product or Black Again work on the SUT tonneau cover?

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:iagree: Yeah what he said. Has anyone used it on the toneau cover.
Do you need to clean with anything specific prior to application?

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just ordered a bottle, then thought maybe i should have ordered 2. is one bottle good for all the trimming? :twak:

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I dont have any of those black parts on my rig, but it looks to me like its just dirty. If all of the texture was faded, i'd try one of those products.. But the raised parts of the texture are black, and the recessed parts are whitish - possibly holding dirt/water stains/wax. Anyone try just scrubbing w/ a stiff bristle brush and some dish soap?

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It will be close. But you should be alright. If not buy another one. It can't hurt!

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So how's the other stuff holding up?

I found the link for "Black Again" Guess I should have put it in my previous post. Me Bad!

http://www.properautocare.com/blacagextrim.html

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I have used black again for past 4 months or so. It doesnt hold up that long. It will wash off after a few rains and washes. It looks great after applied and will last a decent time unless it rains pretty hard. My H2 stays outside 24/7 also. I would bet it would last longer if your garage yours. I my try the Griots stuff next.

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I gotta tell you the Griot's Garage stuff still looks just as good as the day I put it on. It has not faded at all. My truck sits outside 24/7 as it no longer fits in the garage (37's+Lift+Roof Rack+ roof mounted spare=8'6") . The only wear it has is on top from me walking all over the bumper when climbing up to the roof rack. This is to be understood though as I am usually walking on it with muddy boots while offoad to get straps out of my roof mounted storage etc....

Just a little touch up will solve the problem. The front bumper looks great.

The white chalky stuff you see in the crevases is a compination of sun damage and wax debrise from washing. Even if you scrub your bumper it will still be faded and chalky when you are done. I whiped everything down with paint thinner beforehand to be sure it was 100% clean before I applied the Griots Garage Die.

This stuff is legit! Like I said before take your "Back to Black" and thow it in the trash.

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Did you protect the body (painted parts) when you applied this. On my white truck I notice a little yellowing under the black trim. I suspect this could be from using a silcone product to bring the black back.:twak:

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It does not stick to paint very well at all. You can wipe it right off of your paint with rubbing alcohol after it dries.

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I agree with HumminBoatin, I've used it only once like 3 months ago and its as black as it was the first day as well.... pretty good stuff! Best investment yet.:clapping:

Griot's Bumper & Trim Reconditioner-$12.99 FREE SHIPPING
 

I thought everyone who's interested in buying this product should consider buying this bottle from this website vs. buying directly through Griot's....
Griot's charges $6.50 for shipping when this site offers free shipping PLUS they give you a bonus product of Griot's for free.
So, all you pay is for $12.99!

www.autoanything.com

Free Griot's Speed Shine


I just ordered mine- paid by Paypal too!

:clapping:

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Thanks for the link:D I just ordered some today.

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Thanks dude!!! Good looking out!

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hey guys ive been using the mothers back to black because it doesnt leave a greasy residue. hows this stuff. i just hate when i lean up against it getting a big black mark on my cloths? im going to have to try it out. :excited:

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yeah, that wont happen with this stuff... just try it, its cheap!:D

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:iagree: This stuff is the real deal. I used it on my SUT hard cover and it did a beautiful job and has lasted months and is showing no fading.

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X a GAZZILLION!!

I tried "Back to Black" which turned "Right to White" after about 3 washes. Then I read this post by HumminNBoatin and bought the Griot's Garage stuff and it worked great! It's been since Memorial Day ... through a lot of washing and even a Wheeling Trip to RC! It still looks like new and didn't fade at all!
This stuff get's High Scores! I loave it!! :perfect10s:
Thanks HumminNBoatin! :clapping: :D

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Attachment 51832Thanks for posting about this H/B!

I just put two coats on my rear bumper and what a difference. I'm doing all the black on my truck! :D

Here's a tip.... -- cut the very top of the bottle off and use a sponges style paint brush to apply. It is so much quicker this way!

When you're done, just grab a spice jar from the back of the cabinet to store what's left.

I bought 3 bottles, and after 2 heavy coats I didn't even use 1/4 of the bottle. ;)

Here's some before and after pics...

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Did my bumpers, body trim and door handles over the weekend. This stuff is amazing, but they all look amazing at first. Keeping my fingers crossed for similar results to other here down the road. If this is something that only needed to be done a couple times a year that would be a Godsend.

I didn't do the SUT cover as I'm planning to have that sucker Rhino lined after the hail damage I sustained.