Solution for shabby and faded black plastic bumpers and body mouldings

[Red Dwarf]

I came across a product that really works for faded black plastic bumpers and mouldings. Have used it on a couple of vehicles and it does what it says on the box and lasts!

‘Forever Black’, I bought a kit from eBay for about £15. Trick is to make certain that the areas to be treated are really clean.

 

[argoose]

do you have a link please

 

[TeamRienza]

An excellent product. I used it for several years on my previous van, a transit with a large black bumper. It is a dye and as red dwarf said you need to remove any previous silicon. They used to supply a removing fluid, I assume they still do. After 1 coat it looks good, but after 2 you can really see a depth of sheen and it lasts. I used to get better than 6 months between top ups. Expensive but a little goes a long way. They provide a sponge applicator, but I used to use a paintbrush. Any slip onto a body part can usually be removed easily provided you do so at time of application.

My current van has no black bumper, but I use foreverblack tyre gel. Same principle. I paint it on the sidewalls and it protects against uv degradation as I believe it contains inhibitors. Not as long lasting as the bumper stuff, hardly surprising considering the abuse tyres get. I top mine up every 6 to 8 weeks.

Forever Car Care Products Forever Black Bumper & Trim Kit (NEW Improved Formula & Larger Size): Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Forever Car Care Products Forever Black Bumper & Trim Kit (NEW Improved Formula & Larger Size): Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

Forever Black FB810 FB Tyre Gel Reconditioner Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Forever Black FB810 FB Tyre Gel Reconditioner Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

These links for illustration, I have bought from various outlets.

Davy

 

[GMJ]

Sorry for coming late to this thread.

I have used this before on cars, with great results...

C4 Permanent Trim Restorer - Gtechniq

Up to 2 years durability, restores trim to 'as new' condition, for use on all exterior trim.

www.gtechniq.co.uk

It isn't a cheaper solution but if anyone has small areas that don't get back to the colour they want, this is worth a try.

 

[2cv]

There's a vast selection to choose from HERE.

 

[GMJ]

I only mentioned it as I have personally used it and it works.

 

[Nobath nomads]

I came across a product that really works for faded black plastic bumpers and mouldings. Have used it on a couple of vehicles and it does what it says on the box and lasts!

‘Forever Black’, I bought a kit from eBay for about £15. Trick is to make certain that the areas to be treated are really clean.

I used cherry blossom scuff type shoe polish £1 from wilko, it did a reasonably good job and it has lasted well

 

[Pudsey Bear]

A hot air paint stripper works too, just don't hover on the same part too long, not sure if a hair dryer might work as well.


Or paint them body colour.

 

[maingate]

Peanut butter works too.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Yeah but dogs chase you

 

[Jenrai]

I use Gtechniq, seems to last very well.