TC Black Fusion
Looks like there's a new player on the scene for cladding reconditioning. Starting this thread to keep all the info together.

When "surf-life" bought a '99 Ironman from Richard Payne at Detail Driven Autos in Colorado, the pics he posted showed the cladding looked fantastic. Real dark and rich looking! Surf found out that Richard Payne's dealership treated it with this.

TC BLACK FUSION - Technician's Choice - Black Fusion
BRING BACK THE NEW CAR LOOK to faded and graying plastic trim and bumpers. BLACK FUSION is proven to restore Black and Gray surfaces to a Dark Rich Color. BLACK FUSION wipes on to treat, brighten and restore a black, "wet look" to any exposed faded plastic, vinyl or rubber exterior trim. It's easy to apply. It's VOC compliant and lasts up to one year.
•BLACK FUSION cures at room temperature in approximately 90 minutes.
•Protects against the sun's UV rays, chalking, detergents and acid rain.
•One 2 oz bottle of BLACK FUSION can restore and treat all the exterior trim of a Chevy Avalanche.

BLACK FUSION is an amazing product that EVERY USED CAR MANAGER MUST SEE and TRY.


Here's some videos on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdDsyo9BU30&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppdGrnvAovs&feature=fvw


So far I've only found it for sale at ADSCO and on ebay, (but it's the same seller). ADSCO stands for "Auto Dealers Supplies Company", and it seems to cater to the auto dealers, more than the consumer.
http://www.adsco.net/viewproductdeta...productid=1184


I wrote to the prez of ADSCO for some more info. Here's some of the info he provided:

~This product comes from the warranty coatings and protection side of our business unlike many competitors whose products come from the tire dressing or polish industry. It is my understanding that TC Black Fusion is designed to penetrate and bond to the plastic. The one – minor issue with this product is that the curing process is caused by contact with air… so if you use the spray nozzle to apply the product you must turn the bottle upside down and spray the nozzle clean of product to avoid clogging the nozzle for future use.

~As far as prep work is concerned there is none… other than it needs to be applied to a clean, dry surface that should be clean of water spots.

~I’m confident you will find TC Black Fusion will correct the issues you are experiencing with cladding. The majority of our business is done directly with automotive dealers and the feedback to this new product has been overwhelmingly positive. I’m going to have to hope your fellow club owners see the results on your vehicle and that you give our product raving reviews.

~I can tell you that the product will definitely darken up the black finish and when cured it is not tacky nor will it come off on contact. We are aware that other products on the market attract dust and I have been told that TC Black Fusion does not.

~I am hoping this ends up being the product you’ve been looking for and we sell the majority of your club members a bottle for their vehicles!

~I forwarded your questions to my sales manager and asked that he contact you on Wednesday.

Thanks!

Chuck Folzenlogen
President
ADSCO Companies
Office: 513-771-5995 ext 18
Toll Free: 800-255-8643
Fax: 513-771-7982


Surf-life also gave me some info, which he got from Richard:

Here is what I was told. My first question to him was longevity, he said they started using it about 6 months ago on there Foxfire, and said it still looks the same as day one!!! I was super pumped about that. Then I asked him how it goes on. He said that it is really easy to apply and that the stuff just "spreads" and that one bottle will do your vx 2 times. Richard said the stuff "absorbs into the plastic".

So.......I ordered a bottle.....sounds like it may be the answer for me, since it's not really a coating that can chip off, AND it can just be reapplied when it wears off. TS-1 also needs to be reapplied, but this claims to last a year, instead of 90 days....so we'll see.....

I'll post my experience as I go. Anybody else that's using it, please post how it's going.