Ryan, This is going to sound very odd but I just had this problem so I did a search for it in the archives and found a message (probably 10 years old) that said to use petroleum jelly (Vaseline). I was a little skeptical that it could be so easy as a $2 bottle of Vaseline so I tried a tiny spot on the underside of my louvers and it worked well. So far I have done my louvers, lower engine cover, pontoons, and side air vents. They all look brand new and are not greasy like you might imagine. I can assure you this is the easiest and cheapest alternative and it works wonders. Unfortunately I don't have any long-term results. If you do decide to do this be sure to wash the areas real well, or you'll just be trapping dirt and dust under the coat. Although that is probably true of anything. Good luck, Todd Nelson 1561, Vermont ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Wright" <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 5:26 PM Subject: [DML] Re-blackening black > The black parts of our cars (bumpers, trim, side mirror housings, > louvers, etc) tend to lighten up over time and mine is no exception. > I'd like to make the black items black again, and am wondering what > your suggestions are? > > Obviously tearing everything off and having it all repainted is the > most logical option, but I'm looking for something easier. Are there > any decent products that can re-dye the parts with good medium to long > term results? "Back to Black" lasts a few weeks at most and leaves a > nasty greasy coating behind. I'm tempted to try Griot's bumper & trim To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/