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Refinish Restorer equivalent in EU ???

adamer

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Did anybody from EU successfully try some  other chemical  to restore cladding?
After a lot of searching it's looks like RR is the best for the job , but almost impossible to import to EU.
I've got  1 distributor ready to ship, but shipping cost was 200$  :E:
It have to exist some made in EU stuff which is working as good as RR.
I'm not convinced  to use paint as Ghator Back.
Well probably I'm just talking to myself as nobody else checking this part of the forum ;-)
It's probably typical for novices; -)
 
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I did. They try to help, bot no luck.
Crossing  the fingers just today I've got message that I may have it from  Germany  :D
99%sure it's same stuff.
 
I thought that is made in Canada by Carworx previously known  as Carsystem.....?
It's  a mystery with this product ; -)  But important for me is that I'm on the good way to get it soon.
I hope it will work on my Avalanche with results showed on this forum
(y)
 
It is good stuff, I'm going on three years on my first application.    (y)
 
Thanks guys. It's looks like is all the way around then I thought. Made in Germany and  sold under Carsystem name.
Anyway my cousin from Germany order this product for me from https://www.izs-shop.de/CAR-SYSTEM-Refinish-Restorer-1-Liter  and is on the way to my house ;-)
ronthehandymanga, did you have cladding in really bad condition?  I've seen some pictures on this forum when almost white bed covers turn  into grey again.
That's amazing considering fact that this stuff don't contain any dye.
Look like miracles shown on some commercials on TV with kichen cleaners ;-)
Can I use RR on the rubber mat in the bed? Main look faded as well.
 
Sorry, I did not think to take a "before" picture of my bed panels before applying RR.

But here is an "after" pic:



My panels were a chalky, uneven lightish grey color before I applied the RR.

I also apply RR to all of the bed wall plastic and tailgate plastic, but not the actual bed mat, with great results.

It may start out looking good on the bed mat, but I bet it will start cracking and flaking in short order due to the way it dries.

I also apply RR to any and all black plastic exterior trim, rear bumper upper steps, mirror covers and along my running boards.

For me, I have to reapply to my bed panels a couple of times a year and I feel that is mostly due to the fact that they catch the most direct sunlight as opposed to other trim pieces and the interior bed and tailgate plastics.

To apply, I start by scrubbing the bed panels really well with a plastic bristled scrub brush and a bucket of Dawn soapy water and let them completely dry.

I then put the panels back on the truck, one at a time, and apply the RR by pouring a small puddle of RR onto the bed panel and working it around with a section of foam car washing sponge.

I usually buy one of those dog-bone shaped sponges and cut it into thirds to use an my application tool.

No need to apply a bunch of tape and stuff to your truck as the sponge offers precision application even to vertical trim.

Just take your time and don't over saturate the sponge.

Also, I have applied in direct sunlight in the middle of the summer heat with great results, even though others prefer to apply in the shade.

Both have worked well for me with the exact same results.

The small can of RR allows me to do my bed panels and all other trim more than three times, so you should have plenty, as well.

Make sure you close the can tightly as the product will go bad and dry out if left exposed to the air during storage.

Try to remember to grab some before and after pics, if you can.



 
EXR4Me , Thanks  a lot for useful advices  (y)
I'm still away from home, should be back end of February. During March I have lots of plans for Avalanche(LPG, workshop for some electrical fix, frame  protection etc,  but I hope to find time to restore cladding as well.
I will try to remember abut pictures; -)
 
Can be ordered from Norway.http://www.lakklaaven.no/shop/product/refinish-restorer-1l-gummiplastfornyer
 
Its nice to know some other place on this side of ocean  for purchasing  RR. As I mentioned before finally I've got mine for 28eu -1l from Germany.
Blazerteam, how you manage  to get so low mileage?  I've  got 200k more on 2004 model :)
Do someone knows for how long  RR is usable after first use? Assuming of course that cap is on.
I just did one coating with nice effect  and not much disappear from this 1liter can.
 
adamer said:
Do someone knows for how long  RR is usable after first use? Assuming of course that cap is on.

I just applied RR to my truck this weekend out of a can I've had for several years now.  Seems to work as well now as the first time.

Most people prefer to put on 2 coats to keep it from being streaky between areas with more and areas with less from the first coat.
 
That's good news enoniam. I have not much time last brake to apply second coat,  will do it when get home at May.Bed panels I did in the laundry room as wascold and raining outside ; -)
I promise  to EXT4ME to take pictures, but only what I've got are from laundry. Still can see nice different before and after
 

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adamer said:
Its nice to know some other place on this side of ocean  for purchasing  RR. As I mentioned before finally I've got mine for 28eu -1l from Germany.
Blazerteam, how you manage  to get so low mileage? 

I have used refinish restorer now on all the cladding,but just one layer for now..and then  all the inner fenders on the Avalanche and Escalade..i need more of it..it really works well,and easy to apply.

And regarding mpg..keep the accrelation low from a standstill,and out of curves..and i drive with the average economy on,and watch it now and then..I got the 2007 Escalade down to 1,09 liter pr 10 km a monthe ago.
 
Blazerteam, yours mpg is impressive, but I was wondering about your mileage in general.
You?ve got one year older model then mine and so low milage compering to mine.
I've got over 270K on the clock ;-(
 
adamer said:
Blazerteam, yours mpg is impressive, but I was wondering about your mileage in general.
You?ve got one year older model then mine and so low milage compering to mine.
I've got over 270K on the clock ;-(

Okay  (y).I bought my Avalanche 7 months ago,and it had 110000kilometers then..i dont know why it hasnt been used much.It has never had LPG,and the gasoline is kinda expensive here..so maybe thats the reason.It has been checked every year in the EU control..and the mileage is legit.In 2009 it had just 89000kilomtres.Most of the 2002 to 2004 Avalanches in Norway,has like 200000 kilomtres by now.
 
Lucky you ;-) It's nice to have care with lower milage.
Just because of gasoline prices I've just mount LPG. At the moment price is less than half of gasoline.
 
Yes..funny thing,is that when i bought it..i chanced on the kilometres,and planned to just overhaul and change parts as they went south.I thought it was way to low mileage,as there are lots of things to look after.But it was legit.
 
I hope that will not have a lot  things to fix. So far have to do some body work on the aft fenders.
Did same mods. Next thing is to protect  frame which start getting rusty :-(
I just hava this car from January and most of the time spending offshore.
 
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