Best way to re-black golf trim, bumpers etc?

[browntown42]

Hello
I've got a GL (sadly) and it would really make it look good if I could recolour the bottom trim on my golf, I was thinking either black trim paint or something like forever black. But hoping you guys would know what's best to colour it with.
Cheers

[stefcio007]

I sanded mine down, applied 2 coats of heat resistant black paint and 2 coats clear coat.
Came out well and has retained its colour.
PS; Prep is everything and don't get cheap black paint because it will fade.

[BurgundyMk3]

Honestly. I used a heat gun to make the plastic sweat. It works really quickly and so far has lasted really well. Just have to be carefullit doesn't turn out patchy if you rush.

[stefcio007]

supercheap have a sale now, heat guns for $30. I did the paint option because I've done it for other stuff and handy to have paint around.
BurgundyMk3's method is better as you don't physically alter anything, just need to be careful like he said.
also, I only painted my front and rear lip, other sections would be tricky I think.
heat gun is the way to go!

[cliftronix]

Forever Black. Can get it at supercheap for 15. Only stuff that works and is easy as hell to use.

[browntown42]

Went out to the shops for late night shopping just now, My Local supercheap is a smaller one and didn't stock either any sort of plastic heat resistance paint, Only stocked 1 heatgun at 40$ and no sale and no Forever Black. I might try a bigger store later in the week but then again rain forecasted for the whole weekend so I might have to hold off until next week regardless.
I'll probably either go with Forever Black or a Heatgun as a second choice if I can find either for a good price then might even grab both and do some tests for the forum.
Cheers

[BurgundyMk3]

Here are some pics off my thread comparing heat gun and stock standard fade.

[browntown42]

Heatgun it is then! I'll just have to shop around and look for a good price. It shouldn't been too hard because my bumper trim is already off and my sideskirts should be off this weekend. Cheers guys.

[jjjrules]

Boiled Linseed Oil from the hardware store (bunnings) does and absolutely amazing job that lasts at least 6 months

[stefcio007]

Boiled Linseed Oil from the hardware store (bunnings) does and absolutely amazing job that lasts at least 6 months

Haven't heard that one before.

[patmould93]

https://www2.woolworthsonline.com.au/shop/ProductDetails?Stockcode=167144&name=kiwi-shoe-care-wax-instant-shine-black

Bang... will last at least a year. Clean it off with some wax and grease remover or something then go to town with this.

[BurgundyMk3]

https://www2.woolworthsonline.com.au...nt-shine-black

Bang... will last at least a year. Clean it off with some wax and grease remover or something then go to town with this.

What's that stuff like after its been applied? Does it rub off when you wash it, or worse, when you touch it? I thought about using it before he heat gun approach but nobody knew what it was like.

[patmould93]

What's that stuff like after its been applied? Does it rub off when you wash it, or worse, when you touch it? I thought about using it before he heat gun approach but nobody knew what it was like.

Nope, doesn't rub off or wash off. Just apply a couple of coats so that there aren't any streak marks or anything and you're good to go. I've used forever black too, this stuff was a lot better

[littlegldgti]

I reckon the best way to go would be the heat gun, and then to maintain the black, rub some vinyl protectant into it every few weeks. Keeps it sealed and maintains the esters in the plastic.

[HaydEn]

Used forever black once a week for a month. Haven't touched it for a year and a half and it's only just lost its darkness.

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