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Old September 25th 17, 05:05 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Removing oxidation from Cobra trailer trim rubber and plastic fenders

It's a general phenomenon. Red paint/pigments etc reflect longer wavelengths and absorb more blue and UV. Blue reflects more blue and UV so it fades less. Blue cobra trim fades little. Red much more. In the UK some older red cars often become very faded (especially Vauxhall/Opels)