Cleaning / restoring black plastic below windshield

[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

[dbear61]

Any thoughts on some of the Amazon reviews stating these products streak and bleed onto the painted surfaces when it rains? You could avoid driving in the rain, but I don't think you're going to find a cowl shower cap to use when it's time to wash the car.

DBear

[soxfan1966]

Finally had a chance to pick up some Mother's Back to Black and try it out on the windshield cowl this afternoon...

Here is the before picture:




And the after pictures (I did two passes with the product):