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Offline njdudsbury

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best bumper restorer
« on: January 19, 2014, 08:36:09 pm »
Noticed a few faded patches on my rear bumper, what should I use to get it black again?
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2014, 08:40:44 am »
Quote from: njdudsbury on January 19, 2014, 08:36:09 pm
Noticed a few faded patches on my rear bumper, what should I use to get it black again?

I always used autoglym's version when I had black textured bumpers.

It lasts a couple of weeks.
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2014, 12:49:49 pm »
Looking for something a bit more permanent if possible?
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 01:44:44 am »
G Techniq C4
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2014, 08:40:22 am »
Quote from: john a on January 21, 2014, 01:44:44 am
G Techniq C4

I've just looked this stuff up. Sounds like the a great idea. Has anyone used it on the textured bumpers of a mk5 (or similar) before??? Easy to use, any issues and the results?? Thanks
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2014, 01:45:13 pm »
On my mk5 to get rid of that I just got the bumpers and sides spray wrapped brilliant finish! And wasn't that dear ?
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2014, 02:06:42 pm »
Cquartz DLUX, better than c4 in terms of durability. A bit more fiddly to apply.

With any semi-permanent coating the most important thing is the prep and ideally a heat gun to allow for faster curing unless working in a dry unit/garage.

In this weather none of the "gel" type products would really last all that well... best bet is using something regularly like AG Bumper care (I use this and it's fine to be honest), there are others from Chemical Guys, Poorboys, Meguiars, Auto Finesee etc....
« Last Edit: January 29, 2014, 02:11:27 pm by xjay1337 »
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2014, 04:16:44 pm »
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2014, 05:26:50 pm »
From what you have said, I would recommend Forever Black.

http://www.foreverblack.com

Can be bought from ebay etc.
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2014, 08:30:44 pm »
+1 for forever black. It's nearly half the price of Gtechnique and is very good.
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Re: best bumper restorer
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2014, 10:05:11 pm »
Quote from: dansmith180 on February 24, 2014, 08:30:44 pm
+1 for forever black. It's nearly half the price of Gtechnique and is very good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forever-Black-Bumper-Trim-Cleaner-and-Conditioner-Permanent-Dye-Kit-/231119121407?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

I've not used it but don't imagine it to be a silica or chemical bond based dressing like Gtechniq C4 or Carpro DLUX is.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gtechniq-C4-Permanent-Trim-Restorer-15ml-/141189348544?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item20df8a7cc0

At the end of the day most will work it's just how long you want them to last.



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