PugAddict 0 Posted July 31, 2006 The bumpers on my white '88 205 GTi are really grey, what's the best stuff to use to make them a little darker? (don't say paint or part replacement lol) Cheers D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted July 31, 2006 Strangely enough using a hair drier seems to darken them, then finish with Autoglym bumper stuff - also known as snot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnic69 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Meguiers. Protector stuff. Far better than bumper s*ite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted July 31, 2006 A heatgun!! The heat will bring the pigment back out to the surface, restoring the darker grey that you're after, which you can then protect by using AutoGlym Bumper Care, the best IMO, or similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PugAddict 0 Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) Cool cool, I'll give Autoglym or Megs a whirl. Dunno if I'm brave enough to give the hairdryer a go Edited August 1, 2006 by Pugfather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kate205gti 4 Posted August 1, 2006 i used black trim wax (its just black gloop!) to get the black colour, then autoglym bumper snot to keep them black - seem to work ok never tried hairdryer thou! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazEmad 0 Posted August 1, 2006 With reference to kates black trim wax i think its made by car plan and its right good tackle. My rear bumper is a right mess with bits flaking off / faded and this is the only stuff that sorts it. Its like applying paint so make sure its not going to rain just after as it needs a fair while to bake on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 0 Posted August 3, 2006 i used to use Autoglyms bumper care...works fine. Have now started using Mequiars Gold Class Trim Detailer and the colour just seems so much deeper. (ph2 trim) Personally i'd recommend that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon 24 Posted August 6, 2006 With reference to kates black trim wax i think its made by car plan and its right good tackle. My rear bumper is a right mess with bits flaking off / faded and this is the only stuff that sorts it. Its like applying paint so make sure its not going to rain just after as it needs a fair while to bake on. It's either Carplan or Simoniz. I think the one I've used is Simoniz. I put it on thick, massage it in, then seal in with the Autoglym stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PugAddict 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Cheers for the replies guys I might give the hairdryer a whirl, wish me luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
