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<blockquote data-quote="BigJ" data-source="post: 408573" data-attributes="member: 62"><p>I wrote this as an update to my Venom thread (<a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/add-venom-bumper-rigid-20-led-install-%3D-way-too-many-pics-10133/" target="_blank">http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/add-venom-bumper-rigid-20-led-install-=-way-too-many-pics-10133/</a>), but I figured it applied here. So here goes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Over the past year this bumper has seen somewhere around 25k miles, with maybe 2k of those being off road. Its seen everything from of sand and mud, to gravel and snow. But maybe the harshest stuff its seen has been salt; either the caustic stuff out in the middle of some ancient dried lake bed...</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209122[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209123[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>to the stuff they spread on iced up roads and logging trails...</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209124[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209125[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>And through it all the bumper and LED light served without issue. I've been seriously impressed at how trouble free both have been; no rust, no dings, no chipping, no welds cracking, no anything coming loose, and the light fires each and every time.</p><p></p><p>But all the abuse has left a mark. The finish on the bumper was starting to show its age (these were taken right after a fresh wash, and after trying my best to scrub them clean with a sponge and soap)</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209126[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209127[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I sent a few pics to Micah (of ADD) and he got right back to me, suggesting I give a product called "Back-to-Black" a try. This stuff:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209128[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>And sure enough, the finish looks good as new</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209129[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209130[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209131[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]209132[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Based on the Back-to-Black reviews, I think I can expect it to need to be reapplied every once in a while. But its a small price to pay to have the thing look as good as new, especially after knowing the kind of crap I've put it through.</p><p></p><p>So, bottom line? I'm just as happy today with this bumper/light combo as I was day one. Seems I still get asked about it specifically a couple times a week. Its definitely one of the more attention grabbing mods I've made. </p><p></p><p>Anyone have any experience with Back-to-Black? How long does it last? Is it a restorer, or its is more like an Amour All type coating? Any suggestions regarding alternatives? Like I said, I'm really stoked at how it looks and even if I have to reapply after every couple of washes, I'm not worried about. But if someone has another idea, I'd be interested to hear it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigJ, post: 408573, member: 62"] I wrote this as an update to my Venom thread ([url]http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/add-venom-bumper-rigid-20-led-install-%3D-way-too-many-pics-10133/[/url]), but I figured it applied here. So here goes :) Over the past year this bumper has seen somewhere around 25k miles, with maybe 2k of those being off road. Its seen everything from of sand and mud, to gravel and snow. But maybe the harshest stuff its seen has been salt; either the caustic stuff out in the middle of some ancient dried lake bed... [ATTACH=full]209122[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]209123[/ATTACH] to the stuff they spread on iced up roads and logging trails... [ATTACH=full]209124[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]209125[/ATTACH] And through it all the bumper and LED light served without issue. I've been seriously impressed at how trouble free both have been; no rust, no dings, no chipping, no welds cracking, no anything coming loose, and the light fires each and every time. But all the abuse has left a mark. The finish on the bumper was starting to show its age (these were taken right after a fresh wash, and after trying my best to scrub them clean with a sponge and soap) [ATTACH=full]209126[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]209127[/ATTACH] I sent a few pics to Micah (of ADD) and he got right back to me, suggesting I give a product called "Back-to-Black" a try. This stuff: [ATTACH=full]209128[/ATTACH] And sure enough, the finish looks good as new [ATTACH=full]209129[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]209130[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]209131[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]209132[/ATTACH] Based on the Back-to-Black reviews, I think I can expect it to need to be reapplied every once in a while. But its a small price to pay to have the thing look as good as new, especially after knowing the kind of crap I've put it through. So, bottom line? I'm just as happy today with this bumper/light combo as I was day one. Seems I still get asked about it specifically a couple times a week. Its definitely one of the more attention grabbing mods I've made. Anyone have any experience with Back-to-Black? How long does it last? Is it a restorer, or its is more like an Amour All type coating? Any suggestions regarding alternatives? Like I said, I'm really stoked at how it looks and even if I have to reapply after every couple of washes, I'm not worried about. But if someone has another idea, I'd be interested to hear it! [/QUOTE]
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