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General => Detailing => Topic started by: greencode on 10 September 2008, 16:43
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I've just bought a mk3 GTI and the once black vinyl bumpers, trim and rear spoiler have all faded a bit. Is there anything I can get to revive the black and get it back to what it once was?
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Boot polish, penut butter are cheap options that aparently work! :smiley:
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Boot polish, penut butter are cheap options that aparently work! :smiley:
I think you might mean peanut oil? Or maybe peanut butter if I want a tanned effect.
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Boot polish, penut butter are cheap options that aparently work! :smiley:
I think you might mean peanut oil? Or maybe peanut butter if I want a tanned effect.
seriously i mean peanut butter it wont stain a tan colour on there and be sure to get the smooth type! :grin:
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seriously i mean peanut butter it wont stain a tan colour on there and be sure to get the smooth type! :grin:
Argh, okay - I'll have to give that a go - I presume I then wash it off and apply something else?
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seriously i mean peanut butter it wont stain a tan colour on there and be sure to get the smooth type! :grin:
Argh, okay - I'll have to give that a go - I presume I then wash it off and apply something else?
As far as i know just put it on thinly u might need to wash it off a little but, asa more expensive option ive used autoglym bumper car which is good but doesnt last as long as id like it to.
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IMO try some of this
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z-16-perfect-tire-gloss/prod_476.html
Now I tried many many trim products (including peanut butter, groundnut oil, boot polish, back to black ete etc) and this does the trick for me. Restored greyish trim on my 7 year old Golf, and makes the tyres and trin on my GTI look like new. Put it on with a MF cloth, 20 mins later buff it up. Lasts about a month including weekly washing and withstanding rain showers. Lasts and looks a world better than peanut butter :wink:
You wont be dissapointed.
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that looks like its worth a try, im going to get some of that off my supplier and give it test,
thanks for the link :wink:
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Heat Gun baby..... :evil:
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auto glym bumper care is still the daddy
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auto glym bumper care is still the daddy
too 'silicony' imo and ruins your suds :angry:
i use black wow and it is very good and cleans the plastic too...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=403 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=403)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2398794811_8c823b8a2a.jpg)
i haven't done the arch in this photo
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2399629912_71f2ae63d3.jpg)
black wow lasts a long time too!
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auto glym bumper care is still the daddy
too 'silicony' imo and ruins your suds :angry:
depends how you use it, i buff it off once applied, lasts around a month, i use 2 rags to buff it, fantastic results..
after each wash i just buff over it with the cleaner rag out of the 2 i use to apply it, brings it up shiny again, as said above, just re aply monthly
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auto glym bumper care is still the daddy
too 'silicony' imo and ruins your suds :angry:
depends how you use it, i buff it off once applied, lasts around a month, i use 2 rags to buff it, fantastic results..
after each wash i just buff over it with the cleaner rag out of the 2 i use to apply it, brings it up shiny again, as said above, just re aply monthly
have to do mine every couple of months with black wow
be nice if there was a permanent solution to this! :sad:
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black wow looks very good but its also very expensive!, and yeah its a real pain having to do it all the time but the trim does look good when you have treated it :cool:
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its the reason my i started with the OCD... hated having grey bumpers all the time!
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auto glym bumper care is still the daddy
too 'silicony' imo and ruins your suds :angry:
depends how you use it, i buff it off once applied, lasts around a month, i use 2 rags to buff it, fantastic results..
after each wash i just buff over it with the cleaner rag out of the 2 i use to apply it, brings it up shiny again, as said above, just re aply monthly
have to do mine every couple of months with black wow
be nice if there was a permanent solution to this! :sad:
There is! (Well almost). C4 nano stuff is meant to be absolutely brilliant, linky below.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=993411
This stuff lasts for years, wont wash off, but its not cheap.
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ooh... that looks quite funky
have you tried it at all??
here are the purchasing details if anyone is interested... although DW are doing a group buy
you can either paypal me - robearle at yahoo dot com
or ring through with credit card details
01923 264 344
btw - it's 25ml - price is £35
you can also get 60ml for £75
http://gtechniq.com/autosys.htm (http://gtechniq.com/autosys.htm)
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
I'll give it a go and see how I get on - my Dad wanted some anyway so I can offset the costs on him :wink:
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
i found exactly the same
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I've used black wow on the megane, loved it. It really does need to be used in stupidly small amounts! The bumpers on the golf are grossly grey, can't wait to see what it does to them..
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
not using it right, buff it off after you apply it, wont streak that way...
edit, not sure your on about auto glym stuff here, thats what im on about anyhow :rolleyes:
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
not using it right, buff it off after you apply it, wont streak that way...
edit, not sure your on about auto glym stuff here, thats what im on about anyhow :rolleyes:
I completely cleaned my new GTI today and used the Meguiars and the black came out a treat - I did the apply and then buff with a MF cloth so we'll have to see how it looks in a few weeks.
(http://www.alangreen.co.uk/photos/16V.jpg)
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
not using it right, buff it off after you apply it, wont streak that way...
edit, not sure your on about auto glym stuff here, thats what im on about anyhow :rolleyes:
I'm on about Meguiars Trim Detailer, and trust me, I'm using it right :wink:
Buffed off after 30 mins sitting time, with a clean MF cloth. Trim looked ok, next day slight rain shower, water streaks all over the place. Z16 doesn't do that at all. Thats why I now use Z16. Far better product IMO and lasts for ages.
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
not using it right, buff it off after you apply it, wont streak that way...
edit, not sure your on about auto glym stuff here, thats what im on about anyhow :rolleyes:
I'm on about Meguiars Trim Detailer, and trust me, I'm using it right :wink:
Buffed off after 30 mins sitting time, with a clean MF cloth. Trim looked ok, next day slight rain shower, water streaks all over the place. Z16 doesn't do that at all. Thats why I now use Z16. Far better product IMO and lasts for ages.
Where do you get Zaino Z-16 from? I've seen it a few places online for £14.90 inc postage - wondering if there's anywhere any cheaper.
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
not using it right, buff it off after you apply it, wont streak that way...
edit, not sure your on about auto glym stuff here, thats what im on about anyhow :rolleyes:
I'm on about Meguiars Trim Detailer, and trust me, I'm using it right :wink:
Buffed off after 30 mins sitting time, with a clean MF cloth. Trim looked ok, next day slight rain shower, water streaks all over the place. Z16 doesn't do that at all. Thats why I now use Z16. Far better product IMO and lasts for ages.
Where do you get Zaino Z-16 from? I've seen it a few places online for £14.90 inc postage - wondering if there's anywhere any cheaper.
I get mine from here, v fast delivery and really nice people.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z-16-perfect-tire-gloss/prod_476.html
HTH.
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Now, I've just bought some Meguiar's Trim Detailer (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810 (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10810)) as I'd heard good things from a friend. I applied it to the rear spoiler (is that what that's called - the black bit at the top of the rear window?) and it has come up an absolute treat.
I'll do the other bits later and hopefully get some before and after shots of the plastic.
I used to use that, but it tends to "streak" after being rained on or washed. Zaino Z16 is a lot better IMO. :smiley:
not using it right, buff it off after you apply it, wont streak that way...
edit, not sure your on about auto glym stuff here, thats what im on about anyhow :rolleyes:
I'm on about Meguiars Trim Detailer, and trust me, I'm using it right :wink:
Buffed off after 30 mins sitting time, with a clean MF cloth. Trim looked ok, next day slight rain shower, water streaks all over the place. Z16 doesn't do that at all. Thats why I now use Z16. Far better product IMO and lasts for ages.
Where do you get Zaino Z-16 from? I've seen it a few places online for £14.90 inc postage - wondering if there's anywhere any cheaper.
I get mine from here, v fast delivery and really nice people.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z-16-perfect-tire-gloss/prod_476.html
HTH.
Thanks for this - I'll get some when I have a spare few pennies.
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I did a bit of blacking up yesterday, using Black WOW. Only the first hit, so it'll get better over time.
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I did a bit of blacking up yesterday, using Black WOW. Only the first hit, so it'll get better over time.
I can see why they call it that! It looks great - I'm very impressed. Umm, what to get Black WOW or Zaino Z-16!
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I got in touch with Meguiar's direct and asked about the streaking of their Trim Detailer product. Here's what they said:
This product is and has to be a water based product, any silicones may degrade the plastic trim. As such, after application, should there be heavy rain, the product will wash away.
To help with this, we would suggest that the plastic bumper (i.e. Meguiar's Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner) be fully prepped prior to application to ensure there is no contamination restricting the product from being fully absorbed.
All of our products have a full money back or exchange guarantee should you remain unhappy with the product.
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I did a bit of blacking up yesterday, using Black WOW. Only the first hit, so it'll get better over time.
good start... i found it took a while to get used to it... the less you use the better and buff off excess with a non-important MF
i found the best thing to do was apply, go over with a wet kitchen towel, buff with a MF. The bumpers should be very clean and dry and black when you have finished and not 'silicony' at all.
I got in touch with Meguiar's direct and asked about the streaking of their Trim Detailer product. Here's what they said:
This product is and has to be a water based product, any silicones may degrade the plastic trim. As such, after application, should there be heavy rain, the product will wash away.
To help with this, we would suggest that the plastic bumper (i.e. Meguiar's Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner) be fully prepped prior to application to ensure there is no contamination restricting the product from being fully absorbed.
All of our products have a full money back or exchange guarantee should you remain unhappy with the product.
was that from Tom at Meguiars... I must say that whatever their products, they have excellent customer service
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was that from Tom at Meguiars... I must say that whatever their products, they have excellent customer service
Yep, it sure was - I've been in touch with them before, ages ago, and they we're really good then - I do like it when companies are a) great at customer service and b) offer a full money back guarantee
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I'd have to agree, Megs have great customer service, and as a fan I have a shed full of their bulk products and many of their enthusiast range.
However, I do choose another product as yes, their trim detailer washes off after rain, hence the fact that after a soapy wash its gone.
Thats the reason I choose Z16, it stays on and doesn't streak, in fact has lasted 4 weeks & weekly washes and still looks good. I tried BW but not a fan. Cant remember why I gave it away now, I think it was too shiny for me even after paper towelling.
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I'd have to agree, Megs have great customer service, and as a fan I have a shed full of their bulk products and many of their enthusiast range.
However, I do choose another product as yes, their trim detailer washes off after rain, hence the fact that after a soapy wash its gone.
Thats the reason I choose Z16, it stays on and doesn't streak, in fact has lasted 4 weeks & weekly washes and still looks good. I tried BW but not a fan. Cant remember why I gave it away now, I think it was too shiny for me even after paper towelling.
After your glowiing reviews of the Z-16 I think I might have to get myself some of that and get my money back for the Meguiar's.
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I'm sure you'll like it, and give some of their other products a go, Z2, ZFX and Z8. Awesome, I now use it in place of Zym0l as its a far better product IMO. :smug:
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Yep i got some black wow today, an applied it to the car, an WOW, this stuff is the dogs, best i've ever used and i've tried many!!!! bit on the expensive side but the bottle you get will last a year maybe even two!! as i'm told it keeps the plastics black for 2 months, i'll have to w8 an see :smiley:
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why not just paint it black with matt black out a rattle can?
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why not just paint it black with matt black out a rattle can?
Urmmm, are you mad?!
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this is proberly i repost
but what is the best stuff for getting my mk2 bumpers jet black again i bought some used ones that need alot of work
to get back to they former glory send me links if possible to suppliers of the best stuff
thanks
rob
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peanut butter...... its all the oil's :wink:
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I use AutoGlym bumper shine. Put it on weeks ago and still looking great! Mind you, the car does get put in my garage at night.
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bumpershine wont work as the bumpers are really grey i heard shoe polish and a hair dryer
i might try that peanut butter see what happens
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show polish is good but if there really grey...they wont stay black long!! and a hairdryer wont give enough heat!! A heat gun is whats needed! (and great care!)
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when you find out - let us know as this is the holy grail for VW owners
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just bought some black wow see what that does to them
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and i've peanut buttered my boot spolier!! (which i had to remove as the neighbours were looking :grin:)
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I just got some Turtle Wax Black in a flash for the bumpers and the trim, will it be any good fellas?
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I just got some Turtle Wax Black in a flash for the bumpers and the trim, will it be any good fellas?
try it and then let us know...
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I worked for Wurth years ago and picked up quite a few of their products like lubricants, carb cleaners, Rust treatment products, etc etc...................I would recommend their stuff to anyone.
I use their product which comes in a toothpaste like tube you rub the black paste into your bumpers and skirts and sweet jesus its not faded in months!!
I keep my motor outside all year round.
Try the link!!
http://www.wurth.co.uk/autoexp.php
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One of my mates is a mobile valeter and he gave me some silicone to use which lasted quite a while, but am going to re-do them with shoe polish as they did a brill job on some of my other cars ive had.
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ive just done my bumpers today with astonish black restorer only cost 1.50 from homebargains and its brought them up lovely and u get a massive bottle . nice result and dirt cheap !!!!!!
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ive just done my bumpers today with astonish black restorer only cost 1.50 from homebargains and its brought them up lovely and u get a massive bottle . nice result and dirt cheap !!!!!!
let us know how long it lasts! :rolleyes:
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Reading through all the rubbish of boot polish, peanut oil and linseed oil (which i used to use) will just stain your paint work when it rains. Meguiars stuff is rubbish as is autoglym.....the only decent recommendation is Black WOW. Since i have used it ill never used anything else, the stuff might cost about £18 and it looks small, but considering i have done the trim on my car 5/6 times and not even used 1/4 of the bottle its well worth it.
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not sure if they still sell it, but at me nans in the garage i found some back to black, but boot polish form! my grandad used to be a fanatic before he past away, so thought i'd try it out. worked wonders, put 2 layers on and it lastest for about 4 months with a clean every week! as i said dunno if they still sell it, was an old bottle the label is barely readable
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Reading through all the rubbish of boot polish, peanut oil and linseed oil (which i used to use) will just stain your paint work when it rains. Meguiars stuff is rubbish as is autoglym.....the only decent recommendation is Black WOW. Since i have used it ill never used anything else, the stuff might cost about £18 and it looks small, but considering i have done the trim on my car 5/6 times and not even used 1/4 of the bottle its well worth it.
You seriously think boot polish runs when it rains?! :rolleyes:
Boot polish is fantastic, the polish/wax in the squeeze tubes goes on very easily thanks to the foam applicator on the top & doesn't need buffing or anything. The bumper has to be dry & clean, also it has to dry before it is water resistant else it will run if it rains! The only down side is although very black it leaves quite a dull/matt finish, but it does last & at less than £1 per tube it's cheap stuff!
I've just switched from shoe polish/wax to Chemical guys new trim gel. It's relatively inexpensive, no more than Mequiars etc & works amazingly well. You only need an amount the size of a 5p to do all the trim on a MK3, using an applicator pad it wipes on easily. If you accidently go on to your paintwork it just wipes off with a microfibre, although like boot polish it's not water resistant until it's dried.
Best of all it dries to a high gloss finish, for plastic anyway, & it lasts! Water beads just like on waxed paint! I won't be looking for anything else for a good while!
I was going to get black wow but it's had a lot of mixed results & in short was simply to expensive, to buy the same amount of black wow as you get in a an £8.99 bottle of the chemical guys gel you'd have to fork out about £86!! :shocked:
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Today i gave the polos atrim a good going over using
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41D40TABBDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
and to be honest it was CR@P.
Then, I used a different applicator. :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
and the results so far are :cool:
but be warned all you OCDetailers. the applicator is shocking
(http://www.freemansupply.com/productimages/Xplus91.jpg)
:grin:
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does it dye it black, or would it be suitable for other coloured dash boards?
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A fix to fadded black trim especialy on bumpers is to heat up the plastic (gently) with a heat gun.
The polymers in the plasic react to the heat and bring back that new black bumper look, saves on buying these products and applying everyweek
Caution should be made and a test area done first!!!!
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Personally I don't have the balls to try the heat gun method.
Another suggestion is just using shoe polish.... Kiwi cream stuff works wonders and lots of people over on detailing world rave about it... simply rub it in and buff off any excess
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i saw in another thread horney reccomending boiled linseed oil, and its great stuff! well wortht the 3 quid from BnQ IMO
Dan
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My favourite at the moment is Chemical Guy's New Look Trim Gel. Just make sure you work it into the trim with a cloth/applicator, leave for 5 minutes and then buff off any residue.
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I've had a go today with black shoe polish (deep black polish - scuff remover) which is 89p from Morissons, and comes in liquid form with an applicator pad at the top of the bottle. Looks fantastic on the badly faded big bumpers on my Mk2 in the dry - we'll see how it holds up in the showers promised next week!
So far it's a lot better than anything else I've used, but I haven't splashed out on the expensive stuff yet.
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Chemical Guys Gloss works for me ... but its very shiny and after a couple of heavy showers you'll get rain marks on your trim. Other than that its A1.
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It's all abou tth eboiled linseed oil. Been on for nearly 6 weeks and looks fresh still despite being mullered in a monsoon for 3 hrs on a tack day. You can't get much of a brutal test than that!
nick
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Right then, you need.
(http://www.epinions.com/images/opti/dc/d0/Scotch-Brite_Heavy_Duty_Scour_Pads-resized200.jpg)
( under ya mums/ wives / g/fs Sink )
and
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and
(http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Images/1367-250-250/scotch-3434-25mm-blue-high-performance-tape.png)
and finally a big tub of
(http://www.mennogroenendaal.com/wp-content/gallery/09-misc/elbow-grease.jpg)
done this on 3 cars now with GREAT effect,
removes all the CRAP out of the bumper ( even after a soak with guys special juices :laugh: :shocked: )
even removed white stains :shocked: :sick: .
You might want to wear old clothes and rubber gloves cos the crap that comes out stains clothes.
then a quick re application a week later.
:cool:
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What i decided to do as i was so sick of applying back to black every bleeding month!
Was:
I went to my local B&Q and purchased my self a couple of nice Black spray paint cans (For plastic obvs)
took the side trim off and masked the rest gave it a good old spray and guess what....looks brand new and i haven't touched it in over 6 months :)
RESULT!!
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i used the boiled linseed oil today its as worked a treat so worth a try!
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I've just bought a mk3 GTI and the once black vinyl bumpers, trim and rear spoiler have all faded a bit. Is there anything I can get to revive the black and get it back to what it once was?
Use Morrisons own scuff remover, I used it on mine and my bumpers were light grey!!!
It takes a few coats, but it works wonders! And its super cheap!
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Linseed oil got my grey wavvy effect bumper nice I recomend it.
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It's all abou tth eboiled linseed oil. Been on for nearly 6 weeks and looks fresh still despite being mullered in a monsoon for 3 hrs on a tack day. You can't get much of a brutal test than that!
nick
Couldn't agree more. Mucky stuff to use and doesn't smell great but brings the bumpers up a treat and seems to be lasting well too.
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shoe polish has worked the best me for overall but considering giving the heat gun a go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dtbBzky-s
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black wow - weres best spot to get some?
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Try http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/black-wow.html (http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/black-wow.html) or http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/black-exterior-trim-restorer-with-free-applicators-p-384.html (http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/black-exterior-trim-restorer-with-free-applicators-p-384.html)
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i wanna try some of this
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its ok... doesn't last forever but it provides the cleanest finish I have found so far
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Here is a new product from Dodo Juice:
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=311&idcategory=13
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I've just bought a mk3 GTI and the once black vinyl bumpers, trim and rear spoiler have all faded a bit. Is there anything I can get to revive the black and get it back to what it once was?
Use Morrisons own scuff remover, I used it on mine and my bumpers were light grey!!!
It takes a few coats, but it works wonders! And its super cheap!
I still stand by morrisons scuff remover!
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Yeah I do mine every 10,000 miles its called 10w-40 used engine oil works a treat ! :shocked:
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I find the best thing is to spray WD40 onto a cloth, rub it lightly over the bumpers/mouldings/door handles etc and just leave it. Brings everything black up like new and it acts as a water repellent when it rains!!
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hey guys just new on here but really into my cleaning and well niro's answer is defo the best option.i do it with all my cars and done my mk3 8 months ago and after a wash i dont need bumper shine etc.its real easy because it changes infront of you .you no when to move it along its simples
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Use wd 40 on a clean jay cloat cheap and quick or GT85 works just aswel!! :wink:
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i used hycote satin black spray cans and it worked great, looks like new.
really important to go over the area with some kind of primer or selyelose thinners, just to get any wax or oily greasy residue off it first. but i'm sure you prob would anyway
here's a couple of mine before and after,
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111980.410
:afro:
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i used hycote satin black spray cans and it worked great, looks like new.
really important to go over the are with some kind of primer or selyelose thinners, just to get any wax or oily greasy residue off it first. but i'm sure you prob would anyway
here's a couple of mine before and after,
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111980.410
:afro:
so how has this lasted then big boy?
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today i have mainly been getting Minging and Stinking :huh:
But the Boiled Linseed Oil looks good so far , albeit in the garage, and 2 hours old :grin:
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i used hycote satin black spray cans and it worked great, looks like new.
really important to go over the are with some kind of primer or selyelose thinners, just to get any wax or oily greasy residue off it first. but i'm sure you prob would anyway
here's a couple of mine before and after,
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111980.410
:afro:
so how has this lasted then big boy?
Do i detect a hint of sarcasm??... :huh:
It is still looking perfect! thanks for asking little man :grin:
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i used hycote satin black spray cans and it worked great, looks like new.
really important to go over the are with some kind of primer or selyelose thinners, just to get any wax or oily greasy residue off it first. but i'm sure you prob would anyway
here's a couple of mine before and after,
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111980.410
:afro:
so how has this lasted then big boy?
Do i detect a hint of sarcasm??... :huh:
It is still looking perfect! thanks for asking little man :grin:
no... it was a genuine question :tongue:
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What is linseed oil people keep on about? whats it normally used for?
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What is linseed oil people keep on about? whats it normally used for?
it took me less than 10 seconds to find this link... what is your excuse? :tongue:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linseed_oil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linseed_oil)
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Hang on just trying to think of one......
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Help!! i've got a 92 k reg mk2 with badly sun faded rear bumper(almost grey) :sad:
Tried tre old peanut butter trick and it worked quite a bit but not enough,so has anyone any tips :sad:
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You could maybe give the Dodo Juice Trim Sealant kit a go:
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=311&idcategory=15
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:shocked:Not as cheap as sunpat smooth but i'll give it a go :grin: :grin:
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=91049.0
i am now a firm believer in boiled linseed oil :cool:
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I much prefer the cheaper option of a matt black rattle can and spending a good day being very careful. It's been months upon months maybe 8 now? and it still looks awesome :cool:
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If your v careful or can take the trims off a heat gun seems to bring the trims back to a good colour (no not scorched lol) have a look on utube at how it's done :rolleyes:
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Another Horne on here? I wonder if we're related?
Anyhoo another vote for the boiled linseed oil from me.
nick
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=91049.0
and that is just where it is going :wink:
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boiled linseed oil :afro:
gooooood stufffff
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ive been looking for something that gives good results for my trims for a while, gonna give the linseed a go and see what its like.
found this thread and thought its worth a read by anyone gonna give it a go, can be nasty stuff if cloths are left soaked in it! :shocked:
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=240473&st=0
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tried this out today and i cant believe the results, wont be wasting money on proper cleaning products that dont do anything at all compared to this stuff for my trims again :cool:
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does it "chemical guys New Look Trim Gel" leave any residues, or does it dry completely?
James
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does it "chemical guys New Look Trim Gel" leave any residues, or does it dry completely?
James
doesn't leave any residue at all, not sure about it drying tho?? it still looks wet now (applied sunday lunchtime) i will check next time i go out, see how it feels
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Right just got into work so checked trims, and they are dry :)
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looks lovely... and to be fair to some of the other products they do too when first applied... would be interested to see how long this lasts though and what happens when you wash it? :)
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looks lovely... and to be fair to some of the other products they do too when first applied... would be interested to see how long this lasts though and what happens when you wash it? :)
gonna wash it again on saturday so will take some more pictures to show results
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just used chemical guys New Look Trim Gel on my plastics on the mk3 and WOW :cool:
Agreed. I don't know how good Black wow is but CG NLTG is half the price. Absolutely sod all used to do a whole car - bottle will outlast the car :grin:
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tried linseed oil (raw) at the weekend on my bumper trims and i was very impressed with the finish (i previously used simoniz spray)
linseed oil pic:
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/enocko_2010/Golf%20GTI/golf1.jpg)
however after the past few days of rain i'm not pleased with how long it lasted, its very patchy and faded and even seems to have stripped the simoniz from underneath???
after 3 days of rain and about 100 miles...
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/enocko_2010/linseed3.jpg)
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/enocko_2010/linseed2.jpg)
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/enocko_2010/linseed1-1.jpg)
(http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy325/enocko_2010/linseed4.jpg)
I think i'll be giving the linseed oil a miss from now on :shocked:
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right... I have been waiting for a while before making this post as I wanted to make sure the product had some testing before I went any further
Back in April someone recommended G-techniq C4 permanent trim restorer for my mk3 trim as I was forever trying different products on it... none of which I was happy with
Now... before we go any further I will say this.. the customer service I got from G-techniq wasn't fantastic.. the order process was 'ok' but I didn't hear anything back, no response to emails etc... it was only after the 3rd or 4th emails that I heard anything... and then when I sent another follow up email I didn't get any response to that. Sorry. It might seem harsh but I would rather you guys know before you order.
Secondly... the product is expensive. And I don't just mean slightly costly... I mean, proper expensive. £24 for 15ml and £35 for 25ml. I can't think of anything else that is so expensive per ml to be honest.
Anyway... All this aside I bit the bullet and ordered... and it came through and needless to say I was shocked at how small the bottle was. I thought I had been sent a sample! I put it aside and the next time I detailed the mk3 and got an opportunity I tried it.
I cleaned the trim and used a 00 grade wire pad on the rear spoiler as I had tried some 'forever black' on that and it had reacted badly leaving patches etc on it. I got some little applicator pads and used these for the application on the C4.
I must say that initially I was a little too liberal with the amount needed and did a quick calculation (which involved looking at the half full bottle and then the three sides of the car left) and realised that I could be far more economical. You really only a miniscule amount of this product... however... one bottle will only really be enough for one car.
The product went on easy though... very easily... and buffed up using a microfibre easily too... you have to throw away the microfibre you use though as particles crystallise in it and you cannot use it on paintwork after you have used this product.
So, its been on a couple of months now... and it looks fantastic... I really have been very very pleased with this product. The trim acts like it is brand new trim and is water repellent and looks mint.
If you are feeling flush and your trim is fcuked and you don't fancy boiling linseed oil or using boot polish then I would get this. I showed Dan the difference it made to my Caddy wing mirrors the other day and it made them look so much better instantly.
Uber expensive - yes
Finish - 5 star
Durability (so far) - 5 star
Ease of use - 5 star
Ability to make you run about like a headless chicken when you lose the top and you don't want to lose the last 5ml - priceless
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4646091150_ceaaaeb1c6_b.jpg)
this was taken a few weeks after I did it
product linky http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer/ (http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer/)
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Hey Guys,
Any advice on getting my trim back to black... Preferably from materials/ products that I have around the house.
Thanks :)
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i used a heat gun on the trims first (gently heat the plastic trim and it will start to go dark again) then use back to black over the top.hope this helps.
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nice one thanks, ill try that :grin:
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tbh mate your better off buying a product specificly for the job and its not as expensive as you may think,
most of the trim gels and tyre dressings range from around £12 upwoulds and if applied properly it will last you ages.
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i used the boiled linseed oil a few weeks ago and mine, despite the rushed job i did, still looks black!
however, the first time i did it, i then left it in the hot sun, and it melted, lol, so when i walked past it i rubbed it off :D
so the second time i used a cheapo silicone spray like back to black over the top, which kind of sealed it on and gave the deep black a nice sheen, theres my 2ps worth, but a far better solution than the others ive tried, just a shame i got sh!t loads on the paint :(
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MORRISONS OWN SHOE SCUFF REMOVER. 30 odd pence and it's a miracle worker. My MK2's bumpers went from white to black in 2-3 coats, and stayed that way for around six months before fading. Even with jet washing!
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+2 on the morrisons' home brew. good results! :wink:
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MORRISONS OWN SHOE SCUFF REMOVER. 30 odd pence and it's a miracle worker. My MK2's bumpers went from white to black in 2-3 coats, and stayed that way for around six months before fading. Even with jet washing!
HaHa nice tip mate, I used to be a self employed valeter and thats a trade secret you just released to the public :nerd:
:laugh:
I must take some pics of my Mk3, I gave her a good scrub today and she came up good for a 14 year old car:shocked:
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http://www.idealworld.tv/Double_Pack_of_250ml_Brilliant_Black_Quick_Tyre_Shine_with_2_Applicator_Sponges_158335.aspx?fh_location=//idealworld/en_GB/categories@lt;{idealworld_7692_8372}/categories@lt;{idealworld_7692_8372_8377}
i used this on one arch today, just one and was amazed with the result. i will be doing the whole car tomorrow ( weather please be kind!!) and when up load some pics. i have used back2black and other similar products but was quite taken back with the result.
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theres a big thread on trim blackening mate and theres better products than that..
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never heard of that stuff before, is it a black liquid/gel or a clear liquid/gel? would be interesting how long it will lasts
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finally went for it and very happy...
Brian
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=190452.10
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Bought a product off the tv shopping channel the other day called showroom shine Tyres and trim
and it seems to work very well indeed.
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Think im gonna use Auto Glym bumper care. Gonna apply it with a sponge, whats best to buff it off with??
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Think im gonna use Auto Glym bumper care. Gonna apply it with a sponge, whats best to buff it off with??
a microfibre.
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I used this stuff on mine last weekend. It smells like boot polish and has a black pigment in it.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_160886_langId_-1_categoryId_255233 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_160886_langId_-1_categoryId_255233)
It brought the trim up proper black.
It has survived a 500 mile trip in pouring rain without streaking or fading. It is messy to put on though - all to easy to accidentally get black marks on the paint (which does polish off OK though). Since it has black pigment I am hoping that it lasts a bit longer than a plain oil.
I am thinking I paid a fiver for the same thing as the cheap Morrisons job though.
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no need for any products just a hot airgun.it brings the oils in the plastic back to the surface so looks like new again and lasts.my oakie trim was almost white when i got it and ended up like this after half an hour with hotair gun.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e187/marc1972_photo/oakie%2016v/DSCF0954.jpg)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e187/marc1972_photo/oakie%2016v/DSCF0956.jpg)
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dude i used boot polish that come in the tin on my old mk3 absolutely cake it on then use a boot brush to brush off and it lasts a lot longer than any other product ive used :)
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Hi guys, I have tried all kinds of oils and stuff, so I want to reblack bumpers with heat gun.
But when I try to heat them there is no change in color only small bubbles comes on surface, its like some kind of clear coat on bumper that faded, I cant take it off. any help?
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Wet your finger and touch the bumper with it, if it turns black this generally means it can be saved. If not, well its new bumper time! And by the sounds of it, your hot air gun attempt has probably melted half the bumper anyway! :grin:
Two of the best products on the market below, and will easily last a year and more without needing to be re-applied. Any of the carplan stuff isn't worth the bottle it comes in!
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/carpro-cquartz-dlux-30ml-kit-for-wheels-and-plastic-trim.php?cPath=28
or
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c4-permanent-trim-restorer-15ml.php?cPath=28
Yes they are tiny amounts, but you don't need a lot at all!
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Mate mine were completely grey and I used linseed oil check my project thread the pics really don't do it justice really took them back to black!
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I also used linised oil once and it faded after few days, I have done front bumper with heatgun and its great, but rear makes me sick of trying... thanks for replyes i will take care of trims at summer..
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Looked at mine earlier and think i will have to get some decent cleaner for mine too some good recommendations on this topic so got some ideas what to go for :smiley:
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Damn some real cowboys in here! :grin:
Degrease the texture FIRST then a blow torch over the texture very quickly.
Cquartz and Gtechnic are ok but they won't hold old bumpers black..you have to use something like Autoglym bumper care (something oily) but please dont use linseed oil...
You can butcher old bumpers with cquartz and gtechnic. Be careful as you can't remove them products that easy.
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for all my plastic trims and engine bay i use aero 303.
the stuff is amazing. protects, cleans and lasts for ages.
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I have used boiled linseed oil before and it lasted a long time :smiley: