Alternative to Gatorback - faded cladding solutions

[tomdietrying]

OHVX'er,
That looks promising. BTW -What is that underneath your fog lights?
Peace.
Tom
012009

[OHVX'er]

When I applied it this weekend and it was only 50 degrees.


Its some kind of spoiler the PO put on it tomdietrying. Don't think it would last to long offroading though.

[twistedsymphony]

I believe they recommend cooler temps for application... I believe the instructions even specifically say to NOT apply it in direct sunlight.

[VehiGAZ]

That's true.

[VCAMILO]

I just ordered my bottle. $39.99 plus $12 shipping.

[ISCE]

AWESOME! This stuff goes on easy and quick. It was VERY thin and went on real easy. I ended up using a detail roller brush and it took no time at all.

One note: I did one side and then waited the 10 mins and then wiped off with a lint free towel. The finish appeared to have streaks and looked better but not great. By the time I finished the other side my roller didn't have as much of the restorer fluid and so took several passes to roll into the cladding. I then used the same towel which was now full of the restorer to just wipe it down. I then made one final pass over everything with the almost dry roller and it evened everything out very nicely.

Next time I apply I will just put on a lighter coat and just continue on around the whole vehicle evening everything out with the roller and not even wipe it off. The side I basically did this with came out much better.

My hood insert was in bad shape. The restorer did help, but the results weren't great. On the cladding though, I am very happy with how it looks.

Overall, well worth the money. Time wise it's faster than back to black and I shouldn't have to apply it as often.

Before cladding


Before hood insert


Here's my endorsement pic after.

[Riff Raff]

[mrlegoman]

Ordering some now!!