rch10007 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 So, I have searched on the Interent for the best way to clean my front bumper with no luck of any answers. The bumper has that greyish look and I want to take it back to black. What can I use (cleaner) or do I have to sand it down and paint it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 There used to be a product you could get at the major auto parts stores called "Black Again" It had a black dye in it and helps turn those greying areas back to black..you usually could get a good month before you would have to reapply. I used it religiously on my VW Karman Ghia and my old Mustangs. I think its still on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plucky Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Try "Armor All" or silicone spray. These will make it look like new, but will need to be re-applied occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 You may be able to find a whole new "black" bumper at a Junkyard for not much money and quit trying to restore the grey one? Short of that, it would be Armor all for me. Painting would be my last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I use that spray-can tire foam cleaner stuff (forget the name:lol: ) on both the bumpers and black side moldings..works great but doesn't last long, but it's so easy to use it's no big deal to reapply. Just my 2 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefaRu Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I used a product by 3M today. About $20 for a quart sized bottle. Its a multi use buffer material for paint, chrome, rubber. Worked WONDERS for my door molding and rear hatch rubber window trim. Takes away the oxidation right down to the pure rubber. I'll get the name. I'm getting some for myself. After the 3M, I would use the auto black/black majic/armour all etc. Until you remove the oxidized/broken down plastic, all you'll be doing is sealing in the oxidized plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkx Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 theres a plastic trim paint available thats made for fading bumpers/mouldings/etc. check your local parts house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsubaru Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I just tried a spray can of "Meguiar's Exterior Trim Detailer" It's for non-painted plastic surface and looks good, but like everything else, needs to be reapplied after awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djkindt Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 PURPLE DRESSING... it works wonders. No masking, no paint. Just black bumpers and trim again. I just used it on my Justy's grey bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatedownpdx Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 one thing i found to work was the black magis tire spray. have to apply it very evenly and it has seemed to last for a while but still need to reapply occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzcon Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 PURPLE DRESSING... it works wonders. No masking, no paint. Just black bumpers and trim again. I just used it on my Justy's grey bumpers. Hey, What is this Purple Dressing and where did you get it? I tried to search it on google and I got a salad dressing and a purple gown. ~Myles~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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