Technical MK1 Bumper

[steve_212]

Is there anything I could use to get rid of the stains that have been caused by the sunlight on my punto bumper? I tried that black bumper spray but it washes away so easily.

 

[teulk]

get a new bumper

 

[steve_212]

There was that option. Are new MK1 bumpers cheap?

 

[dave]

armorall (sp) works well

 

[JonnyBoy]

Halfords sell a sort of spray paint/lacquer designed for permanently blacking plastic bumpers. Could be worth a shot, but prepping the bumper will be an arse as it'll have to come off the car and be very thoroughly cleaned before spraying.

 

[steve_212]

I'll have to look out for that stuff now. Thanks for the help people.

 

[joel]

Can you spraypaint the orginal bumper? I have one of those grey/black original ones. I would like it to have the same color as the car.

 

[JonnyBoy]

Can you spraypaint the orginal bumper? I have one of those grey/black original ones. I would like it to have the same color as the car.

You can but it needs a lot of prep, i.e. clean and degrease to get any trace of back-to-nblack or other polishes off, then its got to be primed with a special plastic primer before you can paint it.

 

[thefishdude]

have you tried autoglyms bumper black stuff its like a green gel last longer allthough will have to repeat every few weks

 

[oughost]

You can but it needs a lot of prep, i.e. clean and degrease to get any trace of back-to-nblack or other polishes off, then its got to be primed with a special plastic primer before you can paint it.

How much does the plastic primer cost and can you recommend any particular brands?

 

[beau]

plastic primer is £5.99 for 300ml from halfords cos i bought sum yesterday.