Chevy Avalanche Body Armor Protectant?

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What do you pro's use on the body armor of a Chevy Avalanche? I need something that will restore the sheen (glossy or matte - either one works for me), but something that will not wash off easily from rain.
 
Use a long lasting tire dressing like Meguiar's High Endurance.
 
Use a long lasting tire dressing like Meguiar's High Endurance.
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I thought about that, but I just... wasn't... sure... You know?
 
It isn't what it is designed for, but it works. I use it on trim that is rough, but definitely don't put it on paint. I'm sure you already know that. If I recall, the avalanche has rough panels, but if it were smooth, hit it with Souveran, Max Wax, Sig Series II.
 
stoners makes a product called trim shine that works well. Also if its really in bad shape Poorboys trim restorer is amazing.
 
A guy at work got a kit called Gatorback Textured Plastic Coating for his Avalanche. It look good real good. A little pricey $175 I think.
 
175 is sooooo not worth it, just stick with the tire and trim stuff
 
sparkie said:
A guy at work got a kit called Gatorback Textured Plastic Coating for his Avalanche. It look good real good. A little pricey $175 I think.
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Whoa, I just researched them, and looks like I'm gonna have to find me a GM dealer that will do the treatment on my Mercury truck lol. I have gray rear bumper kinda like the GM color that nothing works on, not even Trim Restorer. That Gator Back treatment looks sweet, I saw before and after photos and from reviews from people it's permanent. Whereas even the dyes from other manufacturers will still fade after 4-6 months.

Only thing is looks like that company only specializes in GM's.
 
Surfer said:
Whoa, I just researched them, and looks like I'm gonna have to find me a GM dealer that will do the treatment on my Mercury truck lol. I have gray rear bumper kinda like the GM color that nothing works on, not even Trim Restorer. That Gator Back treatment looks sweet, I saw before and after photos and from reviews from people it's permanent. Whereas even the dyes from other manufacturers will still fade after 4-6 months.

Only thing is looks like that company only specializes in GM's.
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Sufer, can you post a pic of that Mercury gray rear bumper?
 
When I get home later I'll try to take a pic. But here's one from Ebay sorta showing the color:
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Poorboys Trim Shine, Stoners Trim Dressing, and Black Again all work well. Problem with most water based dressings is they run in the rain. Luckily its the lower cladding on most trucks.
 
Since I already had some Meguiars Extended Tire Gel, I tried that on the upper sail. I specifically put it on the sail for two reasons: 1. It is the most faded and 2. I wanted to see if there will be any ill effects from rain washing it down over the paint underneath.

It immediately brought back the deep luster and looks excellent right now. I'll just have to wait several weeks and see how it holds up.

Thanks for all of the replies. If it doesn't turn out as expected, I'll try either Stoner's or Poorboy's.
 
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