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Offline essoman

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Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« on: June 11, 2012, 03:10:55 pm »
Tried chemical guys gel and AG  bumper shine but neither seem to last long.Any ideas on the best product to make get them nice and black and longer lasting?

Anyone tried G/techniq C4 Permanent Trim restorer,I know its around £22 a shot,willing to pay it if it's as good as they say !

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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2012, 08:30:09 pm »
I've always used AutoGlym bumper restorer, looks like green snot  :signLOL: works a treat and seems to last a good length of time.
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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2012, 09:23:23 pm »
Try gliptone tire and trim jelly. I bought this after a review on DW. Looks just like megs endurance tyre gel though different scent. On the areas I applied it to, they're still good after 2 months. Even the tyres looked good after a month.

Just want to test it out on the grille

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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 06:12:08 pm »
GTechniq is great. Lasts ages! Make sure to prep well before though or it won't last as long

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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 07:10:18 pm »
I use poor boys natural look and it seems to perform well enough though I haven't got anything to compare it with.

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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 05:43:08 pm »
I use Meguiars NXT Tech Protectorant , seems to last quite well , not too dear and you can get it in any Halfords.
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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 05:24:12 pm »
I use poor boys natural look and it seems to perform well enough though I haven't got anything to compare it with.

Likewise, I tend to use two coats and it's fairly durable. I normally apply sparingly with a foam applicator then buff with a micro-fibre. Without the buffing stage I find it lasts much less time.

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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2012, 09:54:15 pm »
I use Auto Finesse Revive on the black bits - I quite like it


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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2012, 11:03:58 pm »
PERL.  :drinking:
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Re: Best product for lower bumper and side sills sections?
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2012, 01:12:05 pm »
I use Auto Finesse Revive on the black bits - I quite like it

I bought this last week based on recommendations on DW so will see how it is once I get a chance to wash my car (still got a hosepipe ban in place :sad1:).
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