GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Si on 09 December 2005, 16:13

Title: Trick of the day
Post by: Si on 09 December 2005, 16:13

Hey people, just thought id share with you a trick i learnt today......
Now, i was getting so p*ssed off with my rear bumper fading grey instead of black, and was using a lifetime supply of boot polish and back-to-black which only lasted couple months. So heres the clever bit...  :nerd:
I used a hot air gun, and lightly heated the grey plastic bit of bumper (not painted bit), always keep the gun moving and it brings back the Black pigments upto the surface! It makes the bumper look brand new again- no lie!
Just be careful you dont get paintwork too hot!!! :sad:
Then i let it cool for few minutes and used Simoniz back-to-black gel on top to give it an extra shine!
Finished result looks stunning  :cool:
*!*ITS NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MELT BUMPER OR PAINTWORK SO... YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!*!*  :evil:

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: Haribo! on 10 December 2005, 03:10

you bast-ard, i tried your trick, looked away for a few secs and when i looked back my car had melted,now how am i to drive a puddle to work i ask you???  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: Si on 10 December 2005, 11:26

HAHA!  :laugh:
Im tempted to do the rest of my kit today but im worried about doing the arches as there a tad close to paint for my liking!
AHH sod it, ill do it anyway!
....Hey hey, new icons!!! RUDE!  :smug:

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: Haribo! on 10 December 2005, 11:34

im considering doing mine, but the puddle idea scares me, ill meditate on it for abit  :cool:

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: Si on 10 December 2005, 11:41

You'll be ok, just dont hold the hot air gun in same spot for too long..Honestly the results are amazing. Im so chuffed!

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: JMallows on 10 December 2005, 11:53

 :grin: like the sound of that

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: wag,en,volks on 11 December 2005, 13:17

heard of this trick a few times but never dared to do it but think im gonna have a pop at the bumpers on my G

Title: Re: Trick of the day
Post by: j_s on 11 December 2005, 23:48

I did exactly this with my side trims, but used Meguiars back to black instead. The fading has started again after about a month and half so not bad.

I've just taken delivery of SEM trim black (American) which is a dye, i'll let you know how I get on  :smiley: