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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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Restoring the black bits and bobs on exterior

Went through the forums, but couldn't find a specific inquiry regarding my question. On my 05 Coupe, the black brackets that hold my mirrors have faded to a gunmetalish color as well as some of the other black trim. I thought I had seen a dye or even perhaps touch up that one may buy to restore them back to a proper black. Does anyone have an idea of what that product is called or even if it exists anymore?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Mothers back to black.
But I must warn you. Once you use it, you can't go back.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jerseytaylor
Mothers back to black.
But I must warn you. Once you use it, you can't go back.
This is very true haha. Use it very sparingly, it is hard to get off paint. On my spring full details the back to black is step one... And you will have to apply way more then 1 coat!!!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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That stuff is great but I still wanna get my mirror bases painted..
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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Same
Actually I want to go gloss black mirrors
Think itd flow nicely with my other black accents.

Black accents...on the car.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Lol, yeah I'm gonna paint my mirrors gloss black also..
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Great information folks, back to black by mothers it is... Definitely will be taping off the mirror to avoid any spillage to the paint..
 
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