Bumpers and arches

Matty2021 · Post by **Matty2021** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:01 pm

The bumpers on my cl are super faded, and i was wondering what the best way to get them back dark is? "Back to black" only tends to last a short while, but i cant just spray them black coz they arnt originally are they? Theyre more dark grey. Also is there a place i can pick up the gt/g40 arch trim coz i cant find them anywhere.
Thanks homies

polofresh · Post by **polofresh** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:10 pm

hello dude i used back to black on my gt bumpers and arches and they came out really well they look like new now dont no where you could find the arch trim try your local scrappy's

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:29 pm

I use Carplan Black Trim Wax. Very messy but very effective!

Rub on with a sponge/soft cloth. Leave for a few minutes then rub with a different cloth to remove excess and help kinda seal/buff it

Matty2021 · Post by **Matty2021** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:46 pm

Thats excellent, cheers chaps, think ill get on that at the weekend

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:16 pm

DelGT wrote:I use Carplan Black Trim Wax. Very messy but very effective!

Rub on with a sponge/soft cloth. Leave for a few minutes then rub with a different cloth to remove excess and help kinda seal/buff it

Yeah i ended up using this wen i had me mk2 golf > effective but messy

brothers got her now n still treatin it well with the wax (even tho its more like a black polish)

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:42 pm

i use an auto glym gel! it works pritty well and lasts, also messy!

might be worth doing a couple of coats a week to layer the darkness, it may last a bit better then!

one thing i have heard of people doing, is using old engine oil to blacken the bumpers! it does work, might be worth a try!

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:17 pm

at one stage i was thinking of goin a bit mad n thought about traditional shoe polish n brush

Matty2021 · Post by **Matty2021** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:11 am

lol shoe polish, definatly the cheaper option! I think ill try the wax stuff, Thanks people

pettsy · Post by **pettsy** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:30 pm

i've used kiwi shoe polish,engine oil and autoglym bumper stuff in the past.

Revis · Post by **Revis** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 3:46 pm

I sprayed both my bumpers and arches with bumper black paint and they stay black, no need for gel or treatment, just black month after month

drewbar · Post by **drewbar** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 12:27 pm

i use the mer black vinyl and plastic gel stuff, works a treat just rub it on and your sorted, repels the water too so it stays aswell