hymernova1 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi all, anyone got any tips for keeping the black bumpers black, as they fade in the sun over time. I use Autoglym bumper gel but its fairly pricey and although it looks good when applied it soon fades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 There are quite a few suggestions here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=136&t=956925&nmt= Instead of the Autoglym product, you might try this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLACK-TRIM-RESTORER-400ml-SILVERHOOK/dp/B00B6OQ1LG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_4 as it's cheap and all the (4) customer reviews are positive. Realistically, whatever 'treatment' product is used will need to be renewed periodically. The only permanent cure for faded/discoloured black plastic bumpers is to paint them (and that ain't necessarily a wonderful idea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 We get something called 'back to black' from the £1 shops which works a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Unless the £1-shop stuff you use is a same-name copy, the product will be "Back to Black" from Simoniz. This came top in the 2012 AutoExpress best-bumper shine report http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/35842/best-bumper-shine It's a protective cosmetic product that may help to extend the period that unpainted black plastic bumpers stay black and it will perk up faded bumpers for a while. But, like Autoglym's Bumper and Trim gel http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/bumper-and-trim-gel it won't prevent unpainted black bumpers fading/discolouring over time and (despite the Autoglym advertising) it won't magically restore badly faded/discoloured bumpers to their original factory-fresh condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Derek Uzzell - 2013-09-23 7:37 AM Unless the £1-shop stuff you use is a same-name copy, the product will be "Back to Black" from Simoniz. This came top in the 2012 AutoExpress best-bumper shine report http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/35842/best-bumper-shine It's a protective cosmetic product that may help to extend the period that unpainted black plastic bumpers stay black and it will perk up faded bumpers for a while. But, like Autoglym's Bumper and Trim gel http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/bumper-and-trim-gel it won't prevent unpainted black bumpers fading/discolouring over time and (despite the Autoglym advertising) it won't magically restore badly faded/discoloured bumpers to their original factory-fresh condition. Not sure of the exact name of what we have, that's what hubby calls it, however it is only £1!!! It does work I can assure you!!! Yesterday an ex-colleague came round in her 'new' car, a 2003 Land Rover and the bumpers etc on that were terrible, very badly faded and blotchy. Hubby saw it and told her about the stuff we have and gave it a go with it and the difference was quite spectacular, nice shiny black bumpers etc again - yes, really! We've used it on our vehicles for a good few years and for £1 a can it doesn't break the bank to give it a quick once-over every now and then to keep it looking good and it is very quick and easy to use too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocro Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Plasticote, plastic spray paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granddad Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 hi peanut butter smooth try and tested on my old renault car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I always use olive oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 This was discussed last year in Motorhome forum-matters.. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Keeping-Bumpers-Black/29191/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 lennyhb - 2013-10-29 9:12 PM I always use olive oil. I tried olive oil on the plastic bumpers once, it went on easily and looked Great. But then dust and dirt stuck to it and it looked a mess. So I had to scrub it off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have used an electric hot air paint stripper. This must be used with some care and not left to 'linger' over any one spot for too long, but the results were good. I have used it in the black plastic side panels of two Duettos and there were no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 spospe - 2013-11-07 6:33 PM I have used an electric hot air paint stripper. This must be used with some care and not left to 'linger' over any one spot for too long, but the results were good. I have used it in the black plastic side panels of two Duettos and there were no problems at all. Thanks for the tip. I tried that today and am quite pleased with the results. But I found that all the plastics appear not to be the same as it worked better on some than others. Fortunately it worked best on the big panels at the front and rear - the most conspicuous. The only part that doesn't look better is the strip over the rear number plate, but thats hardly noticeable anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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