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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: fad90 on 21 April 2013, 22:01

Title: Big bumper
Post by: fad90 on 21 April 2013, 22:01: Hi.
Can anybody recommend a product to bring back bumpers to black and stay black for as long as possible.
I have tried auto glym but returns to faded grey.

Cheers Andy
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: X4MGS on 21 April 2013, 22:07: I use black wow. Lasts about 3 months and then need's re-applying.

Nothing seems to last long from what I've read, linseed oils, hot air gun (which I'm told over a long period knackers the plastic) back to black etc etc.
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: fad90 on 21 April 2013, 22:11: Cheers. Will look out for.
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Lewy on 21 April 2013, 23:11: Poorboys trim restorer.

Best I've used in 10yrs of owning Mk2's.
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Mr Blue on 21 April 2013, 23:56: Degrease with strong degreaser and then go over it with some bodyshop panel wipe for a deep clean.
Evenly heatgun and then apply Carpro Dlux or Gtech

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1103

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/gtechniq-c4-permanent-trim-restorer/prod_851.html

without heatgun...
50/50 (http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/23102012548_zpsfd15888a.jpg)
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Tatboy83 on 22 April 2013, 08:39: I painted mine , plastic primer then found a black that was the same mine look like new
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Gambit on 24 April 2013, 14:06: Kiwi Scuff cover - the shoe polish stuff with the black sponge applicator. apply it & it'll last about 3mths of daily driving
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: fad90 on 24 April 2013, 21:36: Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: logeyboy on 26 April 2013, 11:06: Quote from: Gambit on 24 April 2013, 14:06
Kiwi Scuff cover - the shoe polish stuff with the black sponge applicator. apply it & it'll last about 3mths of daily driving

+1
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Metallix on 26 April 2013, 11:53: Nothing that lasts longer than 3 months?

Quote from: Lewy on 21 April 2013, 23:11
Poorboys trim restorer.

Best I've used in 10yrs of owning Mk2's.

As this one is 'best', does it last longer than 3 months of daily use?
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Diamond Hell on 26 April 2013, 21:52: Quote from: Metallix on 26 April 2013, 11:53
As this one is 'best', does it last longer than 3 months of daily use?

Probably not but I'll bet it costs a lot more. :grin:
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Lewy on 27 April 2013, 08:46: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 26 April 2013, 21:52
Quote from: Metallix on 26 April 2013, 11:53
As this one is 'best', does it last longer than 3 months of daily use?

Probably not but I'll bet it costs a lot more. :grin:

It's quite cheap (£10ish) and nothing will last more than 3mths unless you're using the Würth dye, which is, as it says a dye.
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Mr Blue on 01 May 2013, 13:13: Is that wurth dye good on GENUINE bumpers Lewy? :tongue:
Title: Re: Big bumper
Post by: Thom89 on 01 May 2013, 22:12: Quote from: Mr Blue on 01 May 2013, 13:13
Is that wurth dye good on GENUINE bumpers Lewy? :tongue:

:grin: :grin: :lipsrsealed:

Thom