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RazMan

New Member

• Sep 28, 2011

• #1

I recently replaced my rear bumper (old one was cracked) and it is a slightly lighter 'black' than the original one and so looks a bit faded. Are there different 'blacks' used on the Hippo?

I have tried Autoglym Bumper Care and while it is a big improvement, it still looks a bit grey when compared to the rest of the car.

Is there anything on the market which will actually make the plastic black again?

 

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lampwick

New Member

• Sep 28, 2011

• #2

Was told to try a hot air gun ie paint stripper, but to be very careful near the paintwork. Haven't tried myself, I'd be tempted to remove the panels first.

 

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AllanI

New Member

• Sep 28, 2011

• #3

The early vehicles were grey bumpers and then went black at a minor facelift in I think '02/'03.

Allan

 

markyzs180

Active Member

• Sep 29, 2011

• #4

As AllanI says looks like you've picked up a pre 02 facelift bumper and unless you want to spray it you'll never get it black....

 

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RazMan

New Member

• Sep 29, 2011

• #5

I should have said that my one is a 2002 pre facelift TD4. The colour difference is very slight but noticeable - interesting idea about the heatgun

 

Last edited: Sep 29, 2011