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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Waspy on 21 March 2015, 21:01

Title: Bumper paint.
Post by: Waspy on 21 March 2015, 21:01

Anyone used it on mk2 trim? Or at all for that matter?

My trim is looking quite tired, but there is no way in hell I am forking out for new. There are about a million and one different "remedies" people suggest ranging from a heat gun to penut butter. Atm I am thinking about buying a can of Matt black bumper paint and just be done with it. I've tried trim restorer in the past and it's not that good :\

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: Ninja on 21 March 2015, 22:12

Morrisons own brand shoe polish. I used it on my old MK2. Lasted about 6 months and cost about £1.50 per tub. Even came in a squeeze bottle with a foam pad on the end. Super easy and worked a treat.

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: logeyboy on 23 March 2015, 08:08

Quote from: Ninja on 21 March 2015, 22:12

Morrisons own brand shoe polish. I used it on my old MK2. Lasted about 6 months and cost about £1.50 per tub. Even came in a squeeze bottle with a foam pad on the end. Super easy and worked a treat.

This!

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: Waspy on 23 March 2015, 08:44

How long does it last though? Painting is permanent. I'm never doing to need my trim to be an off-black colour...

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: robw09 on 23 March 2015, 10:11

I had greyish blotchy patches, but then I applied Vinyl dye and it has worked well for mine.  I just reapply yearly.

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: Ninja on 23 March 2015, 18:50

Quote from: Waspy on 23 March 2015, 08:44

How long does it last though? Painting is permanent. I'm never doing to need my trim to be an off-black colour...

The morissons stuff is spot on. Looked like new. Reapplying it didn't bother me as I just did it when I gave my car some TLC and waxed it at the same time. Like I said, every six months or so. It's awesome stuff.

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 March 2015, 20:37

Plastic dye is permanent to a point it takes a long time to fade.
Someone posted a link in the tug boat section a while back.....

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: Waspy on 23 March 2015, 21:08

Quote from: VW BUSH on 23 March 2015, 20:37

Plastic dye is permanent to a point it takes a long time to fade.
Someone posted a link in the tug boat section a while back.....

Are you going to make me go and swim for this link?

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 March 2015, 22:14

Quote from: Waspy on 23 March 2015, 21:08

Quote from: VW BUSH on 23 March 2015, 20:37

Plastic dye is permanent to a point it takes a long time to fade.
Someone posted a link in the tug boat section a while back.....

Are you going to make me go and swim for this link?

Aye laddy as sure as old Ahab had to find his Whale

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 March 2015, 22:19

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=268707.msg2466032#msg2466032

There she blows!

You really need to make sure the parent material is free from peanut butter, oils and products.
A good clean with solvent and a brush helps but don't use the stuff that will melt it......

Title: Re: Bumper paint.
Post by: Waspy on 23 March 2015, 22:46

Arrrr, ye be a good mannn.

Looks impressive, worth a shot I guess!