re: refurbishing ugly plastic bumpers on a '78 Spider

["P Hood" <phood56@domain.elided>]

Andy- Here's a tip I learned from a non-Alfa user group, but HAVE NOT 
personally tried, so proceed accordingly. Reportedly, Kiwi brand leather dye 
works beautifully to restore the faded color from plastic bumpers, much 
better than commercially available automotive products, and is available at 
your local grocery outlet for about $4.00 US. Applying the dye in a 
continuous motion, without stopping for too long will yield the best 
results, and prevent a "line" where you paused in your application process. 
Also, recoating the next day helps to darken the surface and even out any 
irregularities. Again reportedly, will not smudge or come off on clothing, 
etc, after drying.  You might give it a try in an inconspicuous place, then 
do the whole enchilada if it works well. Please report back with your 
results, if you should decide to try it.
Re: '78 upper center chrome piece, I also have a '78, and I've not been able 
to find either the upper OR lower front grille bits from ant of the usual 
suspects. If anyone on the list has them, and is willing to part with them 
for a reasonable sum, please email me offlist. Best of luck with the 
beautification efforts!  -P-

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