Cleaning / restoring black plastic below windshield

[Timco]

I use the tire shine products. Makes them deep dark black.

One brand (Meguires) sells Ultra Black wipes just for that. Black plastic looks new & restored.

[rexcramer]

I have had good results from a Mother's product "Back to Black."

[Porsche9]

What is the cost to just replace it with a new cowl? I just replace it on my Mini because the rubber seal (the rubber on these cars is pretty crappy) that's attached to the cowl went bad and the whole thing cost $85. This is for a OEM piece not aftermarket. If I had to replace it on the Boxster I'd be willing to spend up to $200.

[schnellman]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

I have had good results from a Mother's product "Back to Black."

I've used it on several parts with great luck.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by schnellman

I've used it on several parts with great luck.

Mother's Back to Black

Me too, including the rear black bumperettes. Product delivers as promised.

[soxfan1966]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Mother's Back to Black

Me too, including the rear black bumperettes. Product delivers as promised.

There appears to be several products by Mother's that fall into the "Back to Black" category.

Are these basically all the same thing? Is there one people have used ?

"Mothers 06112 Back-to-Black Plastic and Trim Restorer"

"Mothers 06141 Back-to-Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner Kit"

An earlier post in the thread mentioned "Meguiar's G15812 Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer" as another option.

The Mother's kit above comes with a brush, which may be helpful in cleaning this particular part.

[Jager]

Use "Wipe New" for this, it works great and will last a long time.

[Porsche9]

Sunset Porsche has the cowl at a resonible price.

COWL for 2002 Porsche Boxster

[kk2002s]

I've used a couple things Back to Blk and a Turtle wax product for plastic
I used the Back to Black on my jeep's fenders and that lasted all year so it is a good product

I just coat the top surface and leave the sides the faded black, adds a little contrast

I'm guessing to remove you have to remove the wipers also??

My fastening points were broken as well so the bolts really didn't secure tightly
I used over sized SS washers that catch the existing plastic but it's just a matter of time.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

I've used a couple things Back to Blk and a Turtle wax product for plastic
I used the Back to Black on my jeep's fenders and that lasted all year so it is a good product

I just coat the top surface and leave the sides the faded black, adds a little contrast

I'm guessing to remove you have to remove the wipers also??

My fastening points were broken as well so the bolts really didn't secure tightly
I used over sized SS washers that catch the existing plastic but it's just a matter of time.

Yes, you need to remove both wiper arms. I marked the blade location with some blue tape on the windshield to make sure they got back to the correct place

When mine first broke, I used a large washer to hold it. That worked for a while, maybe a month or so