Anyone deal with this? They are supposed to be shiny, but the sun has really weatherbeaten them. I was thinking about some decal tape with a carbon fiber design, but it looked kinda cheap in the package so I didn't get it. Can that stuff even stand up to the weather anyway? Any ideas for my wifes 96 SE? Thanks!

 

Go ahead and repaint it yourself. I had the same problem on the used Explorer I picked up a couple months ago. My body shop owner buddy set me up with some 320 grit sandpaper and satin black paint(Morton Paint Co. #220-13,Satin Black,Bumper & Trim Coater).

Mask everything off carefully and lightly sand, clean and spray. It looks great!

I just looked at my Max and the black on mine is a satin color, not full gloss. Thats good 'cause full gloss is a bear to get to look good from a spray can.

The paint I used is a flatter color than what my Max has so you might try another brand.

 

I have the carbon film on my pillars and door handles. Go to http://www.ap-signworks.com for pics. It actually looks nice. I sell it too, in smaller amounts than the packaged rolls so you don't have to buy a bunch if you only want a little bit. You only need about 2 feet to do your pillars. And it is outdoor vinyl, so there are no problems with weather.

 

silicone spray. look on the third gen board. or the carbon fiber looks clean also.