Bumpstrips fading!

[CarlosVT]

Hi guys,

The bumpstrips on my silver mk2 are fading really badly and they have now turned in to a horrible grey-ish colour. What could I use to get them black and shiny again?

Would appreciate suggestions and pictures of what you guys use and the outcome of using it :)

Thanks in advance :y:

[lyndon]

I tried using trim shine and treatments but it lasted about a day, no matter which I used, so currently mad rushing to colour code before the car show on Sunday!!

[CarlosVT]

I dont think colour coding suits silver saxos so dont really want to go down that route. Also, dont like the idea of gloss black bumpstrips I just want them standard black and shiny like they used to be!

[MikeyW]

*Awaits Paul to come along and recommend GTechniq C4*

[CHIP]

Never used it but i've heard good stuff http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/chemical-guys-new-look-trim-gel/prod_143.html

[tryner]

you could get them sprayed black. I did all mine and it looks loads better

[CarlosVT]

*Awaits Paul to come along and recommend GTechniq C4*

Haha, what is this GTechniq C4 stuff then?

Never used it but i've heard good stuff http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/chemical-guys-new-look-trim-gel/prod_143.html

Cheers mate, I'll check it out :y:

you could get them sprayed black. I did all mine and it looks loads better

As I said, dont want to spray it black or whatever.

[P90PTS]

GTechniq C4 is the dogs titties.

[CarlosVT]

Is GTechniq C4 a permanent thing or just the usual 2 days temporary crap?

[P90PTS]

Fully Permanent

[P90PTS]

Check these before and afters::

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/dcsmobilevaleting/IMG00257-20100514-1343.jpg

C4 on the left, before on the right

[CarlosVT]

If it really is that good then this stuff fucking rocks, lol.

Is that what you use mate? Any pics of your car? :P

[P90PTS]

I don't need to use C4 on my car, it's less than 4 years old and I look after it so the bumpstrips aren't faded

[CarlosVT]

Ahh, I see.. but you have used it before, yes? :)

[kristel10589]

Autoglym bumper care :y:

[CarlosVT]

I heard Autoglym bumper care just washes off after a while? :S

[P90PTS]

I have used/have many of the GTecniq range. It's incredible stuff.

[CarlosVT]

I have used/have many of the GTecniq range. It's incredible stuff.

You have convinced me. I shall be ordering some of this stuff soon :) Where's the best place to get it mate?

[P90PTS]

GTechniq is the only place that sell it

www.Gtechniq.co.uk

[CarlosVT]

Sweet, I'll have a look.

Thanks again mate :y:

[CarlosVT]

15ml sounds like nothing? Would it be enough do you think? or should I get the 25ml one?

[P90PTS]

Depends on how much you'll waste!

Go for the 25ml if you're a N000000B

[CarlosVT]

What you trying insinuate? :S anyway.. yes, I am a N000000B so i'll go for the 25ml one :P

[P90PTS]

Well a VERY little goes a VERY long way. It's the same with most detailing items people over dilute, over apply etc...

[Jarhead]

Cant argue with those before and after shots. Might order some of that stuff in the future.

[CarlosVT]

Well a VERY little goes a VERY long way. It's the same with most detailing items people over dilute, over apply etc...

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'll just order the 25ml one anyway :)

Cant argue with those before and after shots. Might order some of that stuff in the future.

There's also a video on their website. The stuff is pretty amazing.

[dav0506]

I use Carplan 'black trim' out of halfords for when i've washed the car. I think it's good stuff, brings bumpers back to black.

[CarlosVT]

Is it permanent though? Or have you got to use it every time you wash the car?

[MrChris]

The spoiler on my 16 year old fiesta is slightly sun damaged as it is a plastic piece of sh1t!

Will be buying some of this stuff very soon thank you :)

[CarlosVT]

Nice one, let us know the outcome :)