| OT-Tracker Towd Tip: Bumper Renew [message #236676] |
Sun, 19 January 2014 18:12 |
George B.
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Registered: February 2012
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My 2001 Chevy Tracker's Plastic (or something) Black bumpers and fender flairs developed a milky-white appearance almost zebra stripes. I understand that some Jeeps and others have the same problem. Armor All and similar products kept my '92 trackers bumpers looking good but not the newer ones. High-priced Aerospace Protectant 303 didn't even help.
I found out that treating the bumpers with a heat gun will turn them black again. I got a $12 gun from Harbor Freight and it really worked. Get a piece of foil to hold as a heat shield around paint and lights and slowly apply heat to a spot on the bumper in a circular pattern. It is as easy as spray painting - with no prep work. Just be careful to use the heat shield and do not let the tip of the heat gun touch the heated bumper.
I have no idea how long the improvement lasts so time will tell.
Any one else try this?
George Butts
Las Vegas Nevada
73 "Custom 26' Q" & 76 23' Birchaven
71 Honda 600 Coupe & 01 Tracker Toads
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