dave3761

dave3761

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Hi guys, anyone any suggestions for cleaning/restoring the grey plastic bumpers and wheel arch trim. I have spayed them with trim shine products but aftera few days it wears off. Somebody at work says he has seen (but can't remeber where) a bumper polish that is grey in colour. Any ideas.

Cheers
 
linseed oil is the best thing. wipe on evenly with a rag or sponge. takes a day to fully dry. lasts for months. looks great
 
aussielander said:
linseed oil is the best thing. wipe on evenly with a rag or sponge. takes a day to fully dry. lasts for months. looks great
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Yes, take a look how things look after being treated with linseed oil. After it's been evenly wiped on polish it with a dry cloth. The car is of jan. 9th 2001.
 

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Look no further matey, check out Forever Black product on this link
Accessories

This stuff actually dyes the plastic black again, it's awesome, makes the bumpers look new again, dead easy to use, i redo it every 12m.
I got my first lot from the states but then found them at motorgeek in the UK, worth every penny, and some.
Other bumpercare products just make em shine for a fortnight but don't sort the faded plastic pigment issue.
cheers
Mike
 
Cheers Mikey, unfortunately the trim on my car is grey, unless they do it in grey, however I wouldn't be bothered about doing them black. U think it would cover the grey?
 
Mines a 1997 and the plastic is more dark grey than Black, L.R. did them Black from 2001 onwards and they don't seem to fade.
I tried the Forever Black first on the back door above the number plate light just as a tester but it really was a no brainer, the shade change to darker is just enough and i did the whole car, that was 2 years ago and i havn't looked back.
For the first year I left a lower front section of the front bumper untouched, just so i could remember how bad it used to look!
The areas you dye don't seem to fade again but as the bottle gives you enough to cover a B2 bomber, I like to redo it every year.
Just use the pre cleaner sparingly so it doesn't run out before the Black
stuff does.
I have never tried to overcoat it with any shiners, thats personal choice, i prefer it as it is.
cheers Mike
 
I have used this stuff and noramaly put it on in the spring and autumn


Autoglym Bumper Care 325ml


Autoglym Bumper Care cleans and revives colour, restoring exterior plastics to their original finish. Treated surfaces are protected by a tough, translucent, flexible barrier. Use on all unpainted exterior plastic and rubber components including bumpers, grilles, mirror casings, mouldings, tyre walls, vinyl hoods and mud flaps. Ideal for removing polish smudges from bumpers and trim. 325ml.

does a good enough job, when it has run out I might try linseed oil
 
Must agree with the above. I use the Autoglym as well, very impressed with the results and lasts for around 2/3 months a time.:)
The one problem I found out here is, it is very dusty and very hot and I find it seems to melt the stuff (can't think of another way to describe it)
so if you brush past it, it leaves a nasty black patch on your clothing from the dust it has attracted while hot.:(
But I would imagine the same would happen if I used linceed oil as well, but hey, we have learned not to lean on the plastic bits.:D :D :D
 
dave3761 said:
Hi guys, anyone any suggestions for cleaning/restoring the grey plastic bumpers and wheel arch trim. I have spayed them with trim shine products but aftera few days it wears off. Somebody at work says he has seen (but can't remeber where) a bumper polish that is grey in colour. Any ideas.

Cheers
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HI THERE I USE COOKING OIL.AFTER I HAVE WASHED AND DRIED IT I GET A SOFT CLOTH AND RUB OIL IN IN YOULL SEE HOW IT WORKS.LASTS 4 TO 6 WEEKS.THANKS
 
hi guys.

Tried the linseed oil trick today- works like a dream!! Thanks for whoever first suggested it! One question though- can i also use it on the hard back of my 3 door? It's all faded and sad looking....

cheers.
 
Thanks to the lads who recommended the linseed oil. Best £1.80 I have spent, did it yesterday brings the plastic up lovely. I used Raw Linseed Oil not the boiled. Cheers for the tip!
 
Renbot said:
hi guys.

Tried the linseed oil trick today- works like a dream!! Thanks for whoever first suggested it! One question though- can i also use it on the hard back of my 3 door? It's all faded and sad looking....

cheers.[/quotTry a part on topof the roof let's say which is less visible. In my opinion it would work as well. I do the whipers, outside mirrors, plastic cover of the sparewheel, plastic parts either side of the reardoorwindow, the rear bumper even the roolfrails and it's all nice and looking all new.
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