Blackening up my bumper protector

[GruB]

In the 1980's the dog's nuts was Armor All - it would work wonders on your dashboard and external plastic trim.
The other week I was very surprised when Mrs bought home two packs of Armor All wipes from Lidl.

 

[JumpShip]

Autoglym trim gel used to be good stuff but used to wash off pretty quick and need doing every sunday

 

[mlh677]

Autoglym trim gel used to be good stuff but used to wash off pretty quick and need doing every sunday

I know exactly what you mean... I used to spend a fortune on stuff like that and it never lasted! That's the great thing about penetrative oils like Marine Polytrol - they are not just surface dressings and work by restoring pigments - quick to apply and effective for years.

 

[Rich Mahogany]

Forever black, plastic/rubber dye, few vids on you toob, easy to use, cheap, does the business.

Had to resort to giving Bezos my money but arrived next day, so…

 

[LBird80]

What’s the best thing to use to bring back the black on my rear bumper protector. It’s mega dull.

 

[Roberts83]

What’s the best thing to use to bring back the black on my rear bumper protector. It’s mega dull.

I use either auto finesse revive trim dressing or autoglym bumper and trim gel...

 

[bennythestump]

You can also use a heat gun if it’s black plastic.

 

[Alster]

I find the auto glymm vinyl and rubber care works well but give it a good clean with ag interior shampoo first.

 

[LBird80]

You can also use a heat gun if it’s black plastic.

Eh. A heat gun? Does that bring back the black?

 

[bennythestump]

Eh. A heat gun? Does that bring back the black?

It does. It’s an old school thing. My old boss done it on some plastics for his car but he used a blowtorch.