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Offline jigger01

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blacking..
« on: 28 February 2011, 17:07 »
hi chaps/chapets i was wondering if any of you had a sure fire way to black up the dulled side strips and the bumper bits .. tried back to black ( looked good for about 2wks) someone mentioned dirty oil??? not sure if i should try that one ..lol i think painting them is a bit too tech for me ..lol......cheers to thoes who reply
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Offline shepgti

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2011, 17:29 »
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Offline wakeskater

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2011, 17:39 »
linseed oil works best
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Offline gtiballs61

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2011, 19:34 »
There are hundreds of different products and methods :rolleyes:

The c4 plastic and rubber trim nanocoat seems to be getting good reviews although is very expensive 15ml @ £24.99
Personally i use autoglym bumper/trim care.

Did find this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Plasticare-Trim-Dye-BLACK-Plastic-Rubber-Bumper-Paint-/250777950954?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6387daea#ht_1570wt_1139

Any one used it :undecided:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2011, 20:25 »
I use and can recommend Auto glym bumper care  :smiley:
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Offline mk3tony

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #5 on: 28 February 2011, 23:26 »
 I took mine off and heated them with a hairdryer then sprayed them with halfords satin black, come up like brand new!
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Offline dom

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #6 on: 28 February 2011, 23:28 »
Quote from: Wayne on 28 February 2011, 20:25
I use and can recommend Auto glym bumper care  :smiley:

I can second this, it's by far the best stuff that I have used :afro:
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Offline coilpack

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #7 on: 28 February 2011, 23:40 »
try kiwi/nugget black shoe polish, the one in the tin..... works best or apply some black VHL vinyl paint
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Offline neil1780

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #8 on: 28 February 2011, 23:46 »
Autoglym bumper care also does it for me I've used it on all my cars.
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Offline MiiTCH-GOLF

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Re: blacking..
« Reply #9 on: 01 March 2011, 00:16 »
Quote from: mk3tony on 28 February 2011, 23:26
I took mine off and heated them with a hairdryer then sprayed them with halfords satin black, come up like brand new!

Like new Pfft!!!
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