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Old 4th January 2009, 15:03   #1
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Default Bump Strip Blackening

Ive finally got round to giving my car a good clean today as i havent had a chance since i bought it last week. Ive cleaned and polished it and im really pleased! The only thing i need now is some sort of back to black for the bump strips as they are faded/going grey. I would like them a nice shiny black like new. Does anyone recommend anything i could buy to do this???

Also, I need some good polish for the interior so my dash will look nice and shiny too

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Old 4th January 2009, 15:05   #2
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wd40 does the job, put a bit on a cloth and just wipe it over
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Old 4th January 2009, 15:20   #3
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Meguiars or Autoglym Bumper Care is good stuff.
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Old 4th January 2009, 15:22   #4
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if you got any nutless peanut butter in those house rub it on and then clean it off, natural oils in it give a good long lasting shine , as siad wd40 does the job and also cooking oil if you want to do it on the cheap ha
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if you got any nutless peanut butter in those house rub it on and then clean it off, natural oils in it give a good long lasting shine , as siad wd40 does the job and also cooking oil if you want to do it on the cheap ha
best to do this when there is noone around lol
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Old 4th January 2009, 15:37   #6
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best to do this when there is noone around lol
I think i should stop watchin programs with mike brewer in lmao aye it works tho
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Old 4th January 2009, 15:56   #7
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I think i should stop watchin programs with mike brewer in lmao aye it works tho
Id just use the proper stuff tbh lol

Turtle wax black pack ftw, yes
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wd40 doesnt last long, get sum autoglym bumper care and gice the bottle a real gud shake before and they will cum up great
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Old 4th January 2009, 15:31   #9
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chemcial guys v.r.p is awesome, gives a really good finish and lasts weeks.

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autoglym bumper care is what i use and can reccomend it to anyone
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i SWEAR by Megs gold class bumper shine.

Apply one coat and leave for 15 mins and wipe the thick off, then repeat.

i only put it on once every 2-3 months
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i SWEAR by Megs gold class bumper shine.

Apply one coat and leave for 15 mins and wipe the thick off, then repeat.

i only put it on once every 2-3 months
Is that just for the 'grey plastic bits' on the bumper ?? and the bump strips ?? How much is it and do halfords stock it ??
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Is that just for the 'grey plastic bits' on the bumper ?? and the bump strips ?? How much is it and do halfords stock it ??
yea just for the plastics and bump strips mate, i also find it VERY good to use under the bonnet on plastic covers (ecu cover, fuse box etc etc) also use megs tire gel on rubber hoses under there

As for halfords doing it im 99% sure they do, but i did get mine from Euro Car Parts

EDIT - also you can use it on the sunroof surround, basically ALL exterior plastics really lol apart from painted items of corse
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Awesome mate cheers might have to buy me some and have a ' Cleaning Day '
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You will be impressed, i was!! well i did go from using back 2 black to the megs lol
the pic of the car in my sig, thats i after about a month....
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another vote for bumper care! well recomended
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Old 4th January 2009, 18:55   #18
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Is this the right stuff???

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_167.html


Also, What do people think to Autoglym Aqua Wax?? This is what i used on my car today, my mate lent it me, im looking at buying some off cleanyourcar now along with the bumper care..
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Black wow is supposed to be great stuff but is about £25 a bottle.
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If I wanted the same effect I would go look for a valetter and offer him money for a can I buy it by the box at about 50p a can, and it does the job for exterior (tyres bump strips etc etc) And everywhere in my interior and smeels good also as you can choose the scent haha
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