Forever Black

[attym3]

The bumpers on my Pug 205 are starting to show their age, looking around for products to sort them I found this.


Has anyone used it? The reviews on the website look good(they always do)or can anyone recommend anything else.
Thanks

Mark

[trickywoo]

It'd be better to get new ones.

[volvoforlife]

The bumpers go grey because the plastic loses oil I believe. I don't think any spray will solve it - you should look into getting them painted instead.

[GPT]

I've never tried it but used engine oil is supposed to be good and free.

Might be worth a go.

[Choppers]

I use the autoglym one (on a MK2 golf) which looks good & lasts for about a month or so. I've also heared that using rapeseed oil is supposed to work really well, although I've never tried it myself

[steveo3002]

ive used the forever black , its not too bad at all, its black dye

boiled linseed oil is cheaper and lasts better

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Believe it or not peanut butter (smooth) is ideal for this. The natural oil in the peanuts brings back the shine.

[300bhp/ton]

attym3 said:

The bumpers on my Pug 205 are starting to show their age, looking around for products to sort them I found this.


Has anyone used it? The reviews on the website look good(they always do)or can anyone recommend anything else.
Thanks

Mark

Try a hot air gun. It works on some/a lot of plastics. Gently heat the plastic with the hot air gun. The plastic will sort of sweat a bit, but comes up looking like new. And 10x than any product I've used.

Sadly doesn't work on all plastics though and make sure you don't melt anything.

[attym3]

Thanks guys, typical PH everything from used engine oil(don't fancy that) to peanutbutter(really)!!!
The shine isn't really the problem its that the side and wheelarch trims come up lovely after a quick gel but the front and rear bumpers have gone grey. That's why I think Forever Black may work as it actually dyes the plastic.

Mark

[300bhp/ton]

volvoforlife said:

The bumpers go grey because the plastic loses oil I believe. I don't think any spray will solve it - you should look into getting them painted instead.

Which in fairness would likely cost more than buying new ones. You have to use different paint/primer to paint on plastic, even more so when it's textured plastic.

And if it cracks and peels in a years time it's money wasted.

[300bhp/ton]

attym3 said:

Thanks guys, typical PH everything from used engine oil(don't fancy that) to peanutbutter(really)!!!
The shine isn't really the problem its that the side and wheelarch trims come up lovely after a quick gel but the front and rear bumpers have gone grey. That's why I think Forever Black may work as it actually dyes the plastic.

Mark

Try the hot air gun

[attym3]

300bhp/ton said:

Try the hot air gun

I will go and try it now Mr 300bhp/ton, I hope i don't end up with melted bumpers all over the road.
Otherwise you will be getting one of these.

Mark

[Lionsden]

RedWhiteMonkey said:

Believe it or not peanut butter (smooth) is ideal for this. The natural oil in the peanuts brings back the shine.

Yep I've used this before, but the best result I had was to use an electric paint stripper gun and gently heat the bumper, being very carefull not to melt it. If you take your time and do it well it will look as good as the day it was made. I did it on my old car and it lasted for years before I had to do it again.

[Lionsden]

Lionsden said:

Yep I've used this before, but the best result I had was to use an electric paint stripper gun and gently heat the bumper, being very carefull not to melt it. If you take your time and do it well it will look as good as the day it was made. I did it on my old car and it lasted for years before I had to do it again.

Someone beat me to it!!!

[silent k]

WD-40 works pretty well too.

[scott15]

as said peanut butter does work well.
just make sure you do it in the garage or somewhere your neighbours cant see you

[300bhp/ton]

attym3 said:

I will go and try it now Mr 300bhp/ton, I hope i don't end up with melted bumpers all over the road.
Otherwise you will be getting one of these.

Mark

Yep, don't melt it, hold the gun a safe distance away and keep it moving. You need to heat the plastic and it should start to sweat or look slightly wet and it'll change colour.

If you want you can wipe it over (mind your hands ) with a clean dry cloth.

I've used this on many Rover cars as well as a few other makes to great success. Although I admit it didn't work on the door mirrors on my Disco. I think softer plastics tend to respond better.

[mgtony]

I use this stuff on mine:

Had it a while so not sure if it's still available. It's a black paste. Most "back to black" type stuff is clear so only makes the greyness and dirt shine.

[joebongo]

If you mix 50mL of urine with 500mL of rapeseed oil and 5g of mustard powder (emulsifies the water and oil) then you'll find it lasts a lot longer.

Better living through chemistry.

[offspring86]

I believe Vaseline does the trick too.