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Keeping bumpers black? What do you use?
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16 Nov 2020 04:55 #230076
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What product or method do you guys use to keep the bumpers black?
I am looking at using Spanjaard Silicone Spray.
I have used Silicone spray on my bikes in the past. I had a red KLR650 years ago. With time their plastics tended to go pink. A guy at an offroad bike shop suggested using silicone spray. When I sold the KLR its plastics still looked brand new.
Silicone spray lasts for one or two washes after which it has to be reapplied.
I am looking at using Spanjaard Silicone Spray.
I have used Silicone spray on my bikes in the past. I had a red KLR650 years ago. With time their plastics tended to go pink. A guy at an offroad bike shop suggested using silicone spray. When I sold the KLR its plastics still looked brand new.
Silicone spray lasts for one or two washes after which it has to be reapplied.
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16 Nov 2020 05:09 #230078
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Having painted bumpers it's not really a problem on the gen3. In the past however I have tried all manner of snake oil treatments and none of them have ever been particularly long long lasting so I have given up trying and just accept that plastic ages.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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16 Nov 2020 05:36 #230080
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I guess I will keep to the silicone spray and stop washing my Jimny every two days 
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16 Nov 2020 12:36 #230091
by Bob1050
Replied by Bob1050 on topic Keeping bumpers black? What do you use?
After spending a lot of money on various lotions - try peanut butter - the smooth variant - from a discount store. The oils do a superb job and it buffs up nicely
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16 Nov 2020 12:55 #230092
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I have some doubts about this in my case:
Our latest family member is a sort of Bullterrier / Jack Russell cross with itchy teeth...
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Bob1050 wrote: After spending a lot of money on various lotions - try peanut butter - the smooth variant - from a discount store. The oils do a superb job and it buffs up nicely
I have some doubts about this in my case:
Our latest family member is a sort of Bullterrier / Jack Russell cross with itchy teeth...
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16 Nov 2020 12:59 #230093
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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16 Nov 2020 14:08 #230099
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Keeping bumpers black? What do you use?
Black shoe polish.
It's an old chauffers detailing trick and does work. It works well on a textured surface and lasts longer than the "back to black" products you can purchase.
It's an old chauffers detailing trick and does work. It works well on a textured surface and lasts longer than the "back to black" products you can purchase.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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16 Nov 2020 17:12 #230111
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Why not spray them with plasti dip
Then if it gets scuffed just peel it off and spray again
Then if it gets scuffed just peel it off and spray again
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16 Nov 2020 20:25 #230122
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Expensive but good, and this size bottle will last forever.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006NZRAFE/r...01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006NZRAFE/r...01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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17 Nov 2020 13:07 #230143
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When I bought "Tonka", the dealer gave me a bag of Auto-Glym products that included "Vinyl and Rubber care". It cleans the interior plastic very well and ditto the exterior but although it will clean the exterior, ie bumpers and wheel arch trim, it wont fill in scratches totally. It will blend them in but not totally eradicate them. Maybe more applications will help. I have used boot polish in the past on both tyres and plastic and from memory that was good, especially on tyres because it looked more natural.
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18 Nov 2020 14:00 #230174
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
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Carplan black trim wax
www.amazon.co.uk/CarPlan-BTW375-Trim-Wax-Black/dp/B00427RUM8
I would describe it as liquid black shoe polish. Works on the interior as well as long as you buff it off, otherwise it gets everywhere.
PS, like shoe polish it doesn't come out of clothes.
Simoniz makes a similar product, Jet Black Restorer
www.amazon.co.uk/CarPlan-BTW375-Trim-Wax-Black/dp/B00427RUM8
I would describe it as liquid black shoe polish. Works on the interior as well as long as you buff it off, otherwise it gets everywhere.
PS, like shoe polish it doesn't come out of clothes.
Simoniz makes a similar product, Jet Black Restorer
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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19 Nov 2020 09:19 #230195
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Replied by Groenewald on topic Keeping bumpers black? What do you use?
During the last cleaning I washed the bumpers as thoroughly as I could.
There are still ingrained dust/mud marks that I have not yet managed to get out. As soon as you spray the bumpers the marks disappear.
I am not going to mess around with more abrasive products yet.
There are still ingrained dust/mud marks that I have not yet managed to get out. As soon as you spray the bumpers the marks disappear.
I am not going to mess around with more abrasive products yet.
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