Hey

Looking to make my bump strips and mud flaps blacker as they have gone a grey colour now.

does this stuff worth it? Or is there a better version?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_159908_langId_-1_categoryId_165682

Thank you
fred

fredstilo said:

Hey

Looking to make my bump strips and mud flaps blacker as they have gone a grey colour now.

does this stuff worth it? Or is there a better version?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_159908_langId_-1_categoryId_165682

Thank you
fred

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Yeah it does make faded blacks go black again, i used to use it all the time, but it wears off its not permanent.

I watched an old version of Deals on Wheels a few weeks back and they had a professional car valeter on and he used Peanut Butter (yes - not a joke) to restore the black of the trim.
It worked really well and looked brand new again - i couldn't believe it.
Apparently there is something in the Peanut Butter that restores the trim - strange!

He just put a small amount of the patse on a cloth and rubbed it in and buffed it off - a cheap solution so must be worth a try!

crunchy peanut butter does work to restore the blackness but it doesnt give you a finish as such.

i'd much rather use a gel type product. better to apply and leaves a better, longer lasting finish.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/chemical-guys-new-look-trim-gel/prod_143.html

fredstilo said:

Hey

Looking to make my bump strips and mud flaps blacker as they have gone a grey colour now.

does this stuff worth it? Or is there a better version?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_159908_langId_-1_categoryId_165682

Thank you
fred

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this is the one that i would have reccommended, but as others have said it will only last a week.

Liquid tyre shine works well and is more water repellant, it seems to last much longer than the aerosol type, I just use the Halfords own in the blue bottle. Also for a quick topup WD40 looks good for a while.

Also im not sure if you can get it anymore because I rescued it out of grandparents garage, it was back when he had an Alfa 155 and the tops of the bumpers used to fade really badly, its a liquid wax, very black and gloopy and you have to be really careful not to get it on the paint, but it lasts ageeees, I will find the name for you because it works very well, it was made by Turtle Wax though.

i use a gel from mer, is really good, lasts for a while but also olive oil can restore it as well.

He He I luv peanut butter!

auto_blanco said:

Also im not sure if you can get it anymore because I rescued it out of grandparents garage, it was back when he had an Alfa 155 and the tops of the bumpers used to fade really badly, its a liquid wax, very black and gloopy and you have to be really careful not to get it on the paint, but it lasts ageeees, I will find the name for you because it works very well, it was made by Turtle Wax though.

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i think they do still make this, im sure ive seen it will ask at local motorfactors later.

Haha Peanut butter and olive oil! I would never of thought of that.

Thanks im going to get the gel as my friend has bought the aerosol so we shall see which turns out better.

I am more anoyed with my mud flaps. From Fiat and had them 4 months and there are already grey!

Thanks fellas

Fred

its a case of any black plastic suffers in the weather. The salt on the roads this winter maybe the cause of the fade. its no biggie

fredstilo said:

Hey

Looking to make my bump strips and mud flaps blacker as they have gone a grey colour now.

does this stuff worth it? Or is there a better version?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_159908_langId_-1_categoryId_165682

Thank you
fred

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na mate dont use that it isnt permanent. I use this gear called vinyl made by cartec and i applied it once and it hasnt worn off in over 3 months even with washing the car regulary. im thinking you wuld have to apply it maybe 2-3 times a year. i can get discount for you as well as I know the garage who sells it boss.

Normal black shoe polish worked or me.

Dave.

Was scrolling down this post thinking 'boot polish' 'boot polish'!

Damn you!

Just don't get Carplan's Original Black. It's possibly the worst car cleaning product I've ever bought. It basically doesn't do the job it's meant to. It kind of gets the black plastic clean, but then makes everything surrounding it greasy as hell and the actual blackness it brings is incredibly patchy.

The Simoniz stuff mentioned in the OP was the stuff I had before and it was great. You could spray it on and spread it with a cloth to sort of work it in. Still kind of greasy, but did the job much better. Didn't last for long though.