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[EMD]

I cant find a single product thats any good at turning faded black bumpers back to the original black lustre  Tried them all , back to black ect ect to no avail . Anyone used a product that actually works ? 

[The Sheriff]

They all look good for a while, but they wash off.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Old engine oil. 

[The Sheriff]

Old engine oil. 

I was gonna suggest that but then I remembered how mine smelled.

[The Sheriff]

But wait! An omega smells of leaking oil all the time.

Yes....use old engine oil 

[EMD]

But wait! An omega smells of leaking oil all the time.

Yes....use old engine oil 

Its not an omega , its an oil tight rice burner  But the stuff ive used like back to black just streaks or washes off like you say 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

The heath robinson one people often say is peanut oil / rub peanut butter on it - it does actually work, though don't be surprised if you come back to your parked car and find dogs licking your bumpers; or Americans.

AutoGlym plastic dressing personally I find fantastic, and lasts and lasts - I've often seen it applied one year, then only needs another 'do' many, many months later. 

Anything like 'back to black' that's like runny shoe polish stay away from, as this is a dye, which, as said, just washes off. It's more of a coating, whereas the Autoglym stuff is like a silicone-like gloopy substance (not dissimilar in feel to swarfega) which 'adds moisture' to the dry plastic. 

[The Sheriff]

When my blackwork gets to that stage, I just buy a new car.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Gently warm it up with a hot air gun 

[EMD]

The heath robinson one people often say is peanut oil / rub peanut butter on it - it does actually work, though don't be surprised if you come back to your parked car and find dogs licking your bumpers; or Americans.

AutoGlym plastic dressing personally I find fantastic, and lasts and lasts - I've often seen it applied one year, then only needs another 'do' many, many months later. 

Anything like 'back to black' that's like runny shoe polish stay away from, as this is a dye, which, as said, just washes off. It's more of a coating, whereas the Autoglym stuff is like a silicone-like gloopy substance (not dissimilar in feel to swarfega) which 'adds moisture' to the dry plastic. 

Thanks dbg  I will try that then  Peanut butter will have the cats all licking the bumpers , got enough of them jumping on the car at the minute 

[EMD]

Gently warm it up with a hot air gun 

Yes i did try that but it didnt seem to work very well , i even bought a hot air gun for that purpose .. maybe some plastics react differently  I can give it another go on a trial piece 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I use 'shoe black'. The stuff from the bottle with the felt pad.

Works well and last about a dozen washes.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

When my blackwork gets to that stage, I just buy a new car.

Rich git.

[EMD]

I use 'shoe black'. The stuff from the bottle with the felt pad.

Works well and last about a dozen washes.

Interesting  Ill give the autoglym stuff a go , just watched the video on it and looks like it does a great job 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbD36jbqVfY

[Terbs]

As Mark says...heat gun. My Laguna strips faded to a light grey. I carefully used the heat gun and they came up like new. Take your time and mind the paint 

[Crazycarzowner]

My old P38 Rangie suffered from faded bumpers and the front grill. After trying several useless products, I took all affected trims & grill off, pressure washed, dried & then blew em over with a matt black rattle can. Looked really good when dried too and for not much effort really......Might be an idea 

[ronnyd]

I used yo use the Autoglym Bumpercare on my old PFL, stayed black for a few weeks anyway.

[humbucker]

I've used this to great effect on my Cavalier Turbo's textured plastic bump strips:

Autobrite Direct 'Berry Blast Endurance' Trim & Tyre Gel:
http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/berry-blast-endurance-trim-tyre-gel-1.html

[symes]

mate whats up with you---you saw me re black plastic with a heat gun---ffs  the plastic fades because uv from sun dries out -so heat gun brings color back---anybody that does bodywork knows this old trick 

[EMD]

mate whats up with you---you saw me re black plastic with a heat gun---ffs  the plastic fades because uv from sun dries out -so heat gun brings color back---anybody that does bodywork knows this old trick 

Last time i tried with the heat gun was on that vectra you worked on  Im going to have another go at it on the rice burner , then if that dont work will try what the chaps on here have recommended 

[omegod]

Heat gun worked well on a 7 series I had with shadowline trim, Pbutter works very well on my Saab, done it twice in ayear

[EMD]

Heat gun worked well on a 7 series I had with shadowline trim, Pbutter works very well on my Saab, done it twice in ayear

Will get some from the £ shop  I wouldnt eat it from there 

[omegod]

Heat gun worked well on a 7 series I had with shadowline trim, Pbutter works very well on my Saab, done it twice in ayear

Will get some from the £ shop  I wouldnt eat it from there 

Make sure it's the smooth one 

[EMD]

Heat gun worked well on a 7 series I had with shadowline trim, Pbutter works very well on my Saab, done it twice in ayear

Will get some from the £ shop  I wouldnt eat it from there 

Make sure it's the smooth one 

 

Pattern p'butter ok 

[kevinp58]

I use this it always works for me I apply it liberally and rubbing it in and leave to dry then buff.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARPLAN-BLACK-TRIM-WAX-CLEANS-RESTORES-BLACK-TRIM-BUMPERS-MOULDINGS-/391068329985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b0d7d2801

[chrisgixer]

Get a face lift


Or, I used wd40 on my old 2.5       .....no it doesn't last either. But it's to hand, and as good as that back to black shite.

[Vamps]

Forget all the 'Products' use black shoe polish, works a treat on exterior trim........

[dbug]

+1 for heat gun

Also any cheapo silicone spray will do the job (try mould release spray)

[EMD]

Forget all the 'Products' use black shoe polish, works a treat on exterior trim........

Will the peanut butter mix with that 

[relluf]

Or just use cheap vegetable oil!
I have used that and had good results ,cheaper than peanut butter.

[EMD]

Or just use cheap vegetable oil!
I have used that and had good results ,cheaper than peanut butter.

Well the back to black has all washed off overnight  Got a few things to try thanks to you chaps 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Online, buy BlackWow. Best I have used by far, and I am incredibly anal. Made my 20 year old 190Es bumpers come up like new.

[gstylebaby]

G techniq c4.  Suppose to last up to two years.

[Vamps]

Forget all the 'Products' use black shoe polish, works a treat on exterior trim........

Will the peanut butter mix with that 

You may laugh, but I have found that using shoe polish makes it look more normal, I don't like many 'products' because they often leave the black trim look to shiny and false, bit like tyre black................

[Broomies Mate]

Johnson's Baby Oil

Apply liberally with a rag and buff with a terry cloth/microfibre cloth if you don't like a gloss effect.

It lasts months.

[Vamps]

Johnson's Baby Oil

Apply liberally with a rag and buff with a terry cloth/microfibre cloth if you don't like a gloss effect.

It lasts months.

I thought that was for under bonnet cleaning, to shiny for bumpers or black exterior trim, if you are looking for a natural look..............

[Lazydocker]

I'm with Vamps... Black shoe polish, the liquid stuff with a sponge on the end.

[TheBoy]

For a quick and dirty (and not long lasting), WD40 gives a back-to-black shine. Need to keep doing it though, but cheaper than all other guff, and works as well.

I will try heat method, not heard of that before. Is a good hairdryer enough, or will I have to buy heatgun?

[05omegav6]

Hair drier ought to suffice... you're simply removing an oxidised layer with heat, not renoulding the bumper

[EMD]

For a quick and dirty (and not long lasting), WD40 gives a back-to-black shine. Need to keep doing it though, but cheaper than all other guff, and works as well.

I will try heat method, not heard of that before. Is a good hairdryer enough, or will I have to buy heatgun?

You will be there all day with a hairdryer  Tried it , you need a proper heat gun . On the bumper i tried the heat gun on it wouldnt bring the blackness out 

[ckz]

I cant find a single product thats any good at turning faded black bumpers back to the original black lustre  Tried them all , back to black ect ect to no avail . Anyone used a product that actually works ? 

right, take it or leave it.
my missus her scenic has this black fading bumper plastic stuff.
whatever i tried it went back to ugly grey bleach kind of colour.

i got from a mate which cleans cars for living this stuff what they use for the tyres / rubber. ( wet look )
its a tyre paint, and since i do this every 2 month the bumpers and plastics staying black. like new ones.

i have no idea where you get this stuff from. i have as i thought in case he gives his job up two canisters, indistrial size because it is so good i don't want to live without any more. lol

honestly i use it after i wash my car on the tyres. looking wet and new. lol

[EMD]

Gentlemen , i have used the Autoglym stuff , bumpers and trim have come up very good .. time will tell if it lasts . It mite need a few treatments but a little goes a long way 
If that fails i will try some of which you have recommended .

[Sir Tigger KC]

Does your Corolla not come with colour coded bumpers then?                                                                                                                                       

[EMD]

Does your Corolla not come with colour coded bumpers then?                                                                                                                                       

I dont know , its not a Corolla