Blackening Bumpers?

[VR6child]

just used auto glym bumper care on my black trim bits. seems to have held up okay for a couple of weeks. i've washed it a few times and hasnt streaked or run. it seems to repel water and hasn't lost too much of its colour. not a bad product.

[gavs]

I'm currently waiting for it to rain on my car to see how this new stuff I have tried lasts. I have heard good things about it so i hope it lasts!! It's different to other "wipe on/spray on" products as this stuff you have to build up as the plastic "absorbs" it. I did my black bits twice yesterday and there are still a few little areas that need going over (they were pretty bad!).

Will let all know of the results......

[gavs]

Well!!!

After a couple of decent downpours since I used the autoglym stuff, everything is still black and absolutely no streaking!!

Will wait till weekend to do another application to make everything REALLY black, then we will see how long it lasts!

Four thumbs up so far for this product

[DMS_Dan]

Thats the pro version of Autoglym bumper care. Same stuff, different package

[dubbed]

gavs, where'd you pick that up mate?

[gavs]

At a local auto paint store. It's in a little shopping strip on the corner of dandenong rd (princes highway) and blackburn rd.

Thanks for that dan, tho price per litre, this worked out cheaper still black, tho i still haven't finished so it's still not perfect yet.

[dubbed]

Thanks mate. I want to get the lower parts of the bumpers colour-coded down the track but I'm thinking that using some blackening stuff now will just make it hard for the paint to bond to it in a few months...

[DMS_Dan]

At a local auto paint store. It's in a little shopping strip on the corner of dandenong rd (princes highway) and blackburn rd.

Thanks for that dan, tho price per litre, this worked out cheaper still black, tho i still haven't finished so it's still not perfect yet.

Yep most detailing products work out that way in bulk. Eg megs hot rims wheel cleaner 500ml is $20 5L of wheel brightener(same thing) is $45

[dubbed]

Yep most detailing products work out that way in bulk. Eg megs hot rims wheel cleaner 500ml is $20 5L of wheel brightener(same thing) is $45

Damn sneaks! That's business for ya. Where can you buy these detailing products?

[DMS_Dan]

Damn sneaks! That's business for ya. Where can you buy these detailing products?

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au

[revnit]

I got a mk1 and a vr6 so i have alot of black plastics to cover ive tried a variety of products ranging in price but what works for me is plain old export tyre shine from supercheap i spray it on and wipe down with my hand (don't use a rag cause it soaks it up) ive seen so many bumper painted most don't stand up to the test of time but by painting them you loose the original look if you going to paint them look at colour coating.

[AusScare]

l have used 'black forever' and 'back to black' and these products have been very durable and last a long time. Highly recommend these 2.

I bought some Forever Black from supercheap and it went on really easily, looks good, and has lasted the first wash at least.

[VwJunkie]

Ive been using autoglym bumper care from autobarn. Goes on real well and has lasted over 3 washes and alot of showers. Its pretty expensive at around 28 bucks for a small bottle

[VeeDubs]

ive used armour all stuff. heres what its done.





its like $5 for a small thing of it. ill let you all know how it goes.

[redgtd]

i just did the shoe polish on my mk 3 spoiler
i used kiwi parade gloss come up realy good.
just smeared it on then buffed it off, like you would for a shoe then sprayed a nice layer or armour all on it. it has only been a few days but will see how it goes.
anyone have any pics of a before and after of the forever black or the heatgun trick have to say im a bit nervous about using the heat gun but would like to see the results
might take some before and after pic when i do the trim