Mother's Back to Black = POS

ZQ8 Blazer · 08-13-2008, 06:45 PM

Ok I bought this because Mother's usually makes a good product. I applied it to my weather stripping about 5 times and could barely see a change. It did do ok on the hard plastics, but not at all what I expected it would do or what the bottle said it'd do.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-13-2008, 07:13 PM

i used it on my 1st gen bumper impact strips, valance and valance on my ranger. i tried it on the rear window trim of my blazer and didn't really do anything. i think it needs something textured to kinda grab to and sink into.

BONDO · 08-13-2008, 08:48 PM

texture dont help i used it on my faded black primer and it was nice and black for 2 days then it went away

ZQ8 Blazer · 08-13-2008, 09:53 PM

I'm gonna try Forever Black

wagonproject · 08-13-2008, 10:00 PM

I use Black Wow...

dillon_b12 · 08-13-2008, 10:01 PM

Old ass pictures of my truck but I use:

3M Plastic Cleaner followed by 3M Plastic Polish

Before

notice bug guard and mirrors)

After:

ZQ8 Blazer · 08-14-2008, 12:52 AM

I've heard their plastic polish is good stuff

wagonproject · 08-14-2008, 12:04 PM

Heres Black Wow. I would only use it on hard plastic. For rubber trim and seals I use Gummi Pflege.

Heathd · 08-14-2008, 12:05 PM

Poor Boys Trim Restorer works wonders

neuronyx · 08-14-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wagonproject

Heres Black Wow. I would only use it on hard plastic. For rubber trim and seals I use Gummi Pflege.

Ok, now for my question. Does it last after the first rain? I noticed that rainwater does in fact wash away Back to Black, leaving a streaky mess down the paint.

ZQ8 Blazer · 08-14-2008, 04:24 PM

What's Gummi Pfledge

Shawn F. · 08-14-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Heathd

Poor Boys Trim Restorer works wonders

I will second this quote. Poor Boys makes great products and this is one of them that is good. Also you can get a restorer kit from www.autoint.com (ValuGard is the name) and their kit is about $88 but that is for a shop to do multiple cars with, you may be able to call them and get a sample kit or something in a smaller quantity. This stuff from ValuGard will last a long long time and it's not a paint and will not rub or wash off.

dillon_b12 · 08-14-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

Ok, now for my question. Does it last after the first rain? I noticed that rainwater does in fact wash away Back to Black, leaving a streaky mess down the paint.

3M doesn't wash off. It's not so much of a wipe on coating like Back to Black as it is an actual cleaner and polish. There is one liquid that you scrub the part with until the product dries out and rubs off. Then you go back with the polish and do the same thing.

The cleaner is the shit, the polish is more of a preventative step to lengthen the time in between cleanings.

wagonproject · 08-14-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

Ok, now for my question. Does it last after the first rain? I noticed that rainwater does in fact wash away Back to Black, leaving a streaky mess down the paint.

Yes it does. I really never recorded how long it lasts on the cars I do, but it does a very long time. It may be a little more money for such a small bottle. But you need to use just a VERY SMALL pea size to do a lot. The bottle will last you forever. Many people get frustrated with stuff like it b/c they apply to much.

I tried the poorboys a while ago and never really cared for it.

Gummi Pflege is a made by 1Z Einszett, I apply it all seals (door/trunk, etc) on cars I detail.

BaggedXMAN · 08-14-2008, 10:10 PM

that black wow is good stuff

ZQ8 Blazer · 08-15-2008, 12:04 PM

Is it made by the same people that make SHAM WOW?

Illmatic · 08-15-2008, 01:31 PM

I used a product called Black Chrome a few years back that worked fairly well. Had to put in on heavy, then go back after soaking in and wipe off the excess. I don't know if they still make it.

Also, from what I remember, plastic cleaner/polish should only be used on smooth plastic pieces (94-97 cowling & mirrors, Street Scene mirrors before painting, etc), and not textured plastic. It does work wonders, though, on those parts. Removes haze and brings back shine.

MW

wagonproject · 08-15-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer

Is it made by the same people that make SHAM WOW?

lol, no sir.

08-13-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,253 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Mother's Back to Black = POS Ok I bought this because Mother's usually makes a good product. I applied it to my weather stripping about 5 times and could barely see a change. It did do ok on the hard plastics, but not at all what I expected it would do or what the bottle said it'd do. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
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08-13-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
*Wicked Mayhem* _-KNUCKLE SANDWICH-_ Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,849 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS i used it on my 1st gen bumper impact strips, valance and valance on my ranger. i tried it on the rear window trim of my blazer and didn't really do anything. i think it needs something textured to kinda grab to and sink into.
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08-13-2008, 08:48 PM	#3
BONDO VILLE Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,581 Location: tampa FL User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS texture dont help i used it on my faded black primer and it was nice and black for 2 days then it went away
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08-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,253 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS I'm gonna try Forever Black
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08-13-2008, 10:00 PM	#5
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,411 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS I use Black Wow...
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08-13-2008, 10:01 PM	#6
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,256 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Old ass pictures of my truck but I use: 3M Plastic Cleaner followed by 3M Plastic Polish Beforenotice bug guard and mirrors) After:
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08-14-2008, 12:52 AM	#7
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,253 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS I've heard their plastic polish is good stuff
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08-14-2008, 12:04 PM	#8
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,411 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Heres Black Wow. I would only use it on hard plastic. For rubber trim and seals I use Gummi Pflege. Last edited by wagonproject : 08-14-2008 at 12:11 PM.
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08-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#9
Heathd They took our jorbs. Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,789 Location: CAD Lab User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Poor Boys Trim Restorer works wonders
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08-14-2008, 03:52 PM	#10
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Quote: Originally Posted by wagonproject Heres Black Wow. I would only use it on hard plastic. For rubber trim and seals I use Gummi Pflege. Ok, now for my question. Does it last after the first rain? I noticed that rainwater does in fact wash away Back to Black, leaving a streaky mess down the paint.
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08-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#11
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,253 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS What's Gummi Pfledge
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08-14-2008, 06:43 PM	#12
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 455 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Quote: Originally Posted by Heathd Poor Boys Trim Restorer works wonders I will second this quote. Poor Boys makes great products and this is one of them that is good. Also you can get a restorer kit from www.autoint.com (ValuGard is the name) and their kit is about $88 but that is for a shop to do multiple cars with, you may be able to call them and get a sample kit or something in a smaller quantity. This stuff from ValuGard will last a long long time and it's not a paint and will not rub or wash off.
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08-14-2008, 06:44 PM	#13
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,256 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx Ok, now for my question. Does it last after the first rain? I noticed that rainwater does in fact wash away Back to Black, leaving a streaky mess down the paint. 3M doesn't wash off. It's not so much of a wipe on coating like Back to Black as it is an actual cleaner and polish. There is one liquid that you scrub the part with until the product dries out and rubs off. Then you go back with the polish and do the same thing. The cleaner is the shit, the polish is more of a preventative step to lengthen the time in between cleanings.
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08-14-2008, 08:31 PM	#14
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,411 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx Ok, now for my question. Does it last after the first rain? I noticed that rainwater does in fact wash away Back to Black, leaving a streaky mess down the paint. Yes it does. I really never recorded how long it lasts on the cars I do, but it does a very long time. It may be a little more money for such a small bottle. But you need to use just a VERY SMALL pea size to do a lot. The bottle will last you forever. Many people get frustrated with stuff like it b/c they apply to much. I tried the poorboys a while ago and never really cared for it. Gummi Pflege is a made by 1Z Einszett, I apply it all seals (door/trunk, etc) on cars I detail.
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08-14-2008, 10:10 PM	#15
BaggedXMAN Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 512 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS that black wow is good stuff
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08-15-2008, 12:04 PM	#16
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,253 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Is it made by the same people that make SHAM WOW?
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08-15-2008, 01:31 PM	#17
Illmatic Chevy Enthusiast Age: 35 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Livonia, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS I used a product called Black Chrome a few years back that worked fairly well. Had to put in on heavy, then go back after soaking in and wipe off the excess. I don't know if they still make it. Also, from what I remember, plastic cleaner/polish should only be used on smooth plastic pieces (94-97 cowling & mirrors, Street Scene mirrors before painting, etc), and not textured plastic. It does work wonders, though, on those parts. Removes haze and brings back shine. MW
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08-15-2008, 05:26 PM	#18
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,411 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Mother's Back to Black = POS Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer Is it made by the same people that make SHAM WOW? lol, no sir.
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