Alternative to Gatorback - faded cladding solutions

[So-CalVX]

how many bottles should do the whole truck?
or should i just stock up on some?

[Whaleboy]

They're saying 1 can goes a long way, multiple applications. Considering you probably won't be applying that often, I would say 1 can would do ya fine. Thats what I got.

[volume311]

What's the website to order from? Nothing on carsystems site, and google ain't helping me.

[Whaleboy]

this is where I ordered it from.

http://yhst-13811118617756.stores.ya.../carere1l.html

[Thmstec]

I took the plunge and applied it. And boy am I glad I did! The before and after pictures... well don't show much... so I'll try to get some good after photos tomorrow. But the results are pretty awesome.

I put two applications on the cladding about ten min apart. Then 10 min later took it off. There are no directions on the can, well other than some very vague pictures. This is by no means the best method, I would bet you guys can come up with better ways. But I used two sponges, one for each application (be prepared to throw these away). I applied in small circular motions. And for removal I used a buffer.

After being rather pleased with the results I decided to try it on the hood, mirrors, and spoiler. On the hood it didn't appear to be as effective, but after about an hour all the spots and fading was gone!

Sidenotes: I used gloves initially, but then I decided there was no need. There aren't any warnings on the can, and it washes off easily, no burn, no nothing. It is also quite overkill to tape off the paint- it wipes right off, no damage. The excess seems to turn into an almost waxy-like substance after being applied.

Summery: Very Pleased! Recommend it to everyone!

[Whaleboy]

From what I've read Avalanche owners have sometimes waited an hour for the first coat to flash before applying a second.

Glad to hear there is already great initial results. I get my can tomorrow!

[VehiGAZ]

I'm in for a bottle too...

[Thmstec]

Time for pics! ...although lighting outside today isn't making for great shots, you'll get the idea

So this is my hood before (shield your children's eyes!)


And this is the hood after!

Wish I could get the dang phone to focus

And here is a fully body!

Sorry for the lack of having a comparison shot, but just trust me its an AWESOME improvement!

I should mention that the hood still isn't quite perfect, but I'm just nitpicking. There is just a little bit of discoloration around the wiper fluid nozzles

[VehiGAZ]

So this is my hood before (shield your children's eyes!)

Mine is only a half-notch better than that!