Shaker hood help

[04_Cobra_Jet]

I want to know how i could make my shaker hood look like new again, turtle wax sucks!!! turns the hood white... any suggestions?

[04_Cobra_Jet]

I did wipe it off, and it still turns it white when it sits in the sun, iv washed it multiple times, and it just keeps re appearing...

[mwcate]

Are you talking about the scoop, the stripe, or the paint itself?

[nicksmachy]

Originally Posted by mwcate

Are you talking about the scoop, the stripe, or the paint itself?

From the description of what he said was happening it sounds like the scoop. Which definitely isn't a good thing...

You could conceivably get all of the wax off of the shaker with a small brush. Realistically, it would take a long time and you would probably get too frustrated to get all of it off. Bad idea to wax a porous rubber surface.

[musclemach]

I use mothers back-to-black works great also use it on the stripes and the spoiler!

[mwcate]

Originally Posted by musclemach

I use mothers back-to-black works great also use it on the stripes and the spoiler!

I have a bottle, but never thought of using it on the stripe decal.

[zincmock03]

Originally Posted by musclemach

I use mothers back-to-black works great also use it on the stripes and the spoiler!

really? you use that on the painted spoiler and stripes? i didnt think that would work,,...

[rich1]

I use ArmorAll protectant on my stripes because it has a UV damage addative in it.

[3150Mach1]

Originally Posted by musclemach

I use mothers back-to-black works great also use it on the stripes and the spoiler!

Originally Posted by mwcate

I have a bottle, but never thought of using it on the stripe decal.

Originally Posted by zincmock03

really? you use that on the painted spoiler and stripes? i didnt think that would work,,...

Originally Posted by LOOKnGO

I have never used it on any stripes. maybe someone else will chime in on that one.

Nope don't use it on the strips or spoiler. It leaves an oily film. Its perfect for the shaker scoop. For the strips/spoiler use wax.

[ptim]

Some trim products will turn it white. Oil based products will end up on your windshield after it rains.

Stoners makes a product for tires, that works great on the shaker, surround the shaker with cloth before you spray it, to keep it off your hood, after you spray it, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe/buff it off, it will last several weeks.

http://www.mslt4tires.com/

[zincmock03]

Originally Posted by 03Mach150BP

Nope don't use it on the strips or spoiler. It leaves an oily film. Its perfect for the shaker scoop. For the strips/spoiler use wax.

Thats what i was thinking..I use it on the scoop but would not think about using it on the stripes or spoiler

[04_Cobra_Jet]

im talking about the shaker hood...

[mwcate]

The hood itself is turning white? I Would go buy a clay bar kit & clean off whatever you've got on the hood. (Wash & dry it 1st) Then put a coat of decent (Mothers, Meguiers etc...) wax on it.

[j21moss]

I just use Aerospace 303... spray it on rag and wipe on.. no film or nothing and makes it look new again!!

[musclemach]

I was refering to the spoiler under the front bumper.Ive used it on the stripes and it makes it a deeper black and if you wipe it off good it shouldnt leave a oily base. BUT anyway ....

[Uloset]

Originally Posted by 04_Cobra_Jet

im talking about the shaker hood...

If you have white residue on the shaker or any of the black moldings or rubbers of the car you can remove it by using a pencil eraser. I use Staedtler's Mars Plastic and it works like a charm. Only place it doesn't work to well is on the honeycomb inserts used on the fake side scoops its too fat to get in the nooks and crannies.


STAEDTLER® Mars® plastic


You can find this stuff just about any store that has office supplies.

[ScreamingMach46]

Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Maybe he has a white hood?

I just use tire shine on it everytime I wash it. Best may would be to unbolt and remove the shaker cause it leaves ugly oil marks on the paint if you over spray. Let it sit for like 10 min and then wipe the excess off. It shines real nice for like 2 weeks. and It only takes a couple min. but it totally worth it cause the shaker is what everyone looks at.

[zincmock03]

Originally Posted by ScreamingMach46

I just use tire shine on it everytime I wash it. Best may would be to unbolt and remove the shaker cause it leaves ugly oil marks on the paint if you over spray. Let it sit for like 10 min and then wipe the excess off. It shines real nice for like 2 weeks. and It only takes a couple min. but it totally worth it cause the shaker is what everyone looks at.

I wouldnt spray it on, spray it on a applicator pad like tire shine pads with the little handle then wipe on shaker.

[Iceman91]

Pig-spit FTW. Best stuff I've ever used in the engine compartment and shaker. Can be alittle hard to find though....


http://www.pigspit.com/

[311-420]

im going to advocate "back to black". 6 bucks at any auto store and works great. goes through probably 10 washes and 2-3 months before needing to re-do it. of course, im ocd and want it to always look perfect, most people would prolly go 6+ months before doing it again.

--works great on the chin spoiler and windshield cowl.

[shame302]

If it sees alot of weather and its really faded i would suggest just removing it (easy to do) scuffing it down with scotch brite, clean it good with some prep sol or maybe dawn at least and spray it with rustoleum flat black rattle can paint or equivalent.

[04_Cobra_Jet]

Mothers back to black worked extremely well! My shaker hood, is no longer white :-)!

[musclemach]

Originally Posted by 04_Cobra_Jet

Mothers back to black worked extremely well! My shaker hood, is no longer white :-)!

Booyaaaa!!! told ya, now dont ever wax it again little billy

[04_Cobra_Jet]

Originally Posted by musclemach

Booyaaaa!!! told ya, now dont ever wax it again little billy

YES SIR!!! lol, thanks for the suggestion though

[shelbymustang16]

i use armor all tire gel haha. Comes with sponge applicator and just wipe it on. shines it right up.