In a message dated 97-04-23 23:48:09 EDT, Edward_Morrell@jdedwards.com
(Morrell, Edward) writes:

<< Has anyone had experience painting or treating the flexible air dam on
 the bottom front of a late model Vanagon?  Mine is a 90 Carat and the
 black is faded and ugly.  Thanks in advance, >>

I've had very good luck with some rubber/plastic treatment goop called "Black
Chrome".  I did a little test a few years back on the black plastic fender
flare on my 86 Jetta (may it rest in peace) where I compared Armor-All, Black
Chrome, and two other similar products.  The BC was the clear winner then,
but there could be a better new product.

Jim Davis