wd40

[pea69]

hi there
have heard on other forums that wd40 is great on exterior plastic on cars- such as bumpers/wing mirrors
anyone here use it?
if not what do you use?

 

[dave]

baby oil gel

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Simoniz Back to Black.

WD 40 is a demoisturizer nothing more, nothing less.
(W=water, D=dispersant)

 

[richie.guy]

Chemical Guys New look trim gel - doesn't get any better.

 

[dave]

Simoniz Back to Black.

WD 40 is a demoisturizer nothing more, nothing less.
(W=water, D=dispersant)

that is what was it was invented for, but then was found to do loads more things

 

[pea69]

yeah i did know that but thanks for the science lesson peter!!

but as last post said it has loads more uses and on my last car- smart roadster which has quite a lot of plastic trim the previous owner had used wd40 but i hadnt yet tried it.
most of the back to black range by different companies tend to run in the rain and on a black car that can leave 'dripping' type marks on the paintwork where the product has been washed off the plastic.

any other tips- have heard that gels are pretty good.

 

[dave]

smooth peanut butter works to

yes peter we know its for eating nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

In the early days, I used (black) shoe cream for (black) trim....!

I don't know what it is, but WD40 is sold almost everywhere overhere for only a small amount of money....supermarkets, small grocery shops, you name it....they must produce this stuff in HUGE quantities...I don't know....

 

[ian grant]

Apparently, Peanut oil can be good if you dont fancy using peanut butter and its less than £1 a bottle from Tescos.

If you want a more conventional off the shelf car product though, Ive used AG Bumper Care which is good - about £5.99 a bottle from Hafords.

 

[Captain Mike]

 

[jug]

wd40 works, but it doesnt last very long. you need something thicker that wont dry or wash off so easily. there are thousnads of suitable products you can use, even the left over fat from your sunday lunch (but it attracts flies).

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

most of the back to black range by different companies tend to run in the rain

In my experience, only the les expensive ones will be washed away....
Simoniz won't..!!

 

[Focus Owner]

on my bumpers last week i used some chaeap spray bumperblackner first rain i have a line down whare the water run

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

I did use a coat of Simoniz back to black on our Fiat last Thursday, encountered lots of really HEAVY rain today, it is still on....!!
Remember after using back to Black, to rub it in with a (terry) cloth or towel, and use several layers the first time when you use it!

 

[David_1984]

Which Simoniz Back to Black would you recommend?

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Which Simoniz Back to Black would you recommend?

I believe there's only one Simoniz Back to Black...
Simoniz Back to Black , 500ml spray can, part nr.SIM0310TR.
Renews ALL colours of plastic bumpers, spoilers and trim to their original colour and shine. Regular use protects against weathering.
works instantly-spray onto surface and wipe over using a clean, dry cloth.

 

[David_1984]

I believe there's only one Simoniz Back to Black...
Simoniz Back to Black , 500ml spray can, part nr.SIM0310TR.
Renews ALL colours of plastic bumpers, spoilers and trim to their original colour and shine. Regular use protects against weathering.
works instantly-spray onto surface and wipe over using a clean, dry cloth.

See here http://www.carpartfactors.com/acatalog/appearance.html

There's the top product which is called Simoniz Back To Black Wet Look and the product you quoted on.

 

[David_1984]

Just bought some Simoniz Back to Black and I must say that it works wonders!!!!!

My bumpers are totally black now.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

See here http://www.carpartfactors.com/acatalog/appearance.html

There's the top product which is called Simoniz Back To Black Wet Look and the product you quoted on.

The Simoniz Back to Black Wet Look is for tyres....!!

 

[David_1984]

The Simoniz Back to Black Wet Look is for tyres....!!

Ahh, It's a good job that I didn't buy it thinking that its for trims.

Wish I got some of that now!!!!