Shocks and Cladding questions????

[gabilangabby]

well i got a couple of questions for you guys.... #1. What is the BEST for permanently restoring the cladding?? or if nothing, what is the best to give it a new look with out chipping, peeling etc??.. and #2 what are the best replacement suspension springs that are the same specs as factory?? thanks in advance!!

[circmand]

well i got a couple of questions for you guys.... #1. What is the BEST for permanently restoring the cladding?? or if nothing, what is the best to give it a new look with out chipping, peeling etc??.. and #2 what are the best replacement suspension springs that are the same specs as factory?? thanks in advance!!

Nothing permanently restores the cladding and the best option depends on who you talk to. A search on this topic will list many opinions.

[RickOKC]

Here are a couple good threads to start your research:
Cladding (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=18625) (temporary solutions)
Cladding Restoration (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19009)

Hmmm, I'm looking forward to seeing an answer regarding the springs, too.

[VX KAT]

I've probably researched this more than any sane person should.....
I listed several products below. I decided on "Showroom New" permanent dye and applied that in February and March.

I have a very detailed thread with all the info, and a zillion pics as I put several coats on. I applied it by hand, but you can also spray it on. You get more consistent/smooth results with spraying, but I was very satisfied with my results by hand. Several others have used it and shared their experience and results too:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19927&highlight=showroom

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4) FOREVER BLACK
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http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-Bumper-Trim-Dye/dp/B000FOIJXQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

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Please Note: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye is intended for porous, textured surfaces. Smooth plastic, vinyl, and rubber may not be able to absorb the dye and it will therefore streak.


5) CHEMICAL GUYS BLACK ON BLACK ( f/k/a FADE-2-BLACK)
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Product Information
One of the most unique trim restorers that turns faded trim back to a deep factory black finish
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Read full description
Customer Reviews
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THREADS ABOUT CLADDING:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=18625&highlight=BLACK+CLADDING


http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=213785&postcount=148

[JoFotoz]

Hiya!


well i got a couple of questions for you guys.... #2 what are the best replacement suspension springs that are the same specs as factory?? thanks in advance!!

...I have a pair of almost new (10k only) Factory OEM springs if you are interested.

Let me know.:thumbup:

Jo

[Ldub]

I'm a goin' out on a limb here, & gonna guess that by springs he means shocks...:_thinking

Hey...it happens to me all the time any more...:yesgray:

And again, a quick waltz with the search function will provide a veritable cornucopia of opinions & information.

[Gizmo42]

Check out Dub bustin' out the big words

[Ldub]

Check out Dub bustin' out the big words

And they're spelled right too...:smilewink

[tom4bren]

& used right too


Rekin he's just a plethora of vernacular exposition today.

[gabilangabby]

thanks guys!! sorry about the springs/shocks mixup.... i meant springs... great info!