Faded plastic bumpers/trims on Peugeot Boxer

[blue1875nose]

As promised - update on black plastic bumper treatment.
After a thorough wash, degrease and dry (lint free cloth) of the front bumper I applied one coat (sparingly) of the Polytrol product. After being left for the last 5 hours (weather cloud/sunny intervals) this is the result. Far from restoring a consistent overall effect the treat appears to have accentuated the lighter/darker patches already present due to effects of sunlight etc. I must say I’m a bit disappointed.

 

[M-J]

Time to order some forever black

 

[Nixdorfer]

That doesn't look good. Last product I used was Autoglym bumper gel, looked great but wore off after a while.

Still waiting for my polytrol to arrive but was hoping for better results than that. ?

 

[Rockcrawler]

Just tried linseed oil, looks fantastic, let’s see how long it lasts

 

[blue1875nose]

As I mentioned earlier in this thread I previously used the hair dryer approach and that produced a much more consistent colour restoration. Before I give up and remove the Polytrol I’m tempted to see whether the hair drier treatment will improve the result. Will report back.

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[Gromett]

I am slightly tempted to resolve this debate once and for all by testing each idea on a different panel on my van...

Just done WD40 on a small section.

If I do it, it will probably be after the lockdown has finished and work has picked up a bit as finances are a little restricted at the moment.

 

[The_Camperman]

I have always been a fan of cheap poundland rattle can paint, lasts a good few months!

 

[blue1875nose]

Well the hair dryer treatment has had no effect on either the Polytrol treated front bumper, or indeed on another side trim which had had the hair dryer treatment previously. Not too surprised by this as oils which were brought to the surface of the plastic previously with the hair dryer are no longer there (in the subcutaneous strata). So the hair dryer fix is a ‘one trick pony’...... I’m afraid the (right) solution still remains to be found. We and out on this one, until I make a breakthrough at least. Thanks again for your help.

 

[Crazylegs]

Well the hair dryer treatment has had no effect on either the Polytrol treated front bumper, or indeed on another side trim which had had the hair dryer treatment previously. Not too surprised by this as oils which were brought to the surface of the plastic previously with the hair dryer are no longer there (in the subcutaneous strata). So the hair dryer fix is a ‘one trick pony’...... I’m afraid the (right) solution still remains to be found. We and out on this one, until I make a breakthrough at least. Thanks again for your help.

Can I refer you to post 20, our company business is preparing Cars and vans for sale, so I can assure you that having tried most bumper dressings they are all temporary solutions. Most bumpers these days are colour coded even on vans, however when we do see a plastic textured bumper in need of attention we always paint it as we don’t want to be called back later to redress a bumper that some weeks later is looking sorry for itself again.

 

[Snails Pace Ste]

I chose to reseal and tidy up the stained bumpers and side skirts, Chose plastikote paint and laquer. Cleaned the faded lenses and repainted their rims in silver then laquered. Not sure whether to laquer the bumpers and skirts yet. There are still two parts at the front and rear of the roof to repaint and a small section around the front grille. Time to kill so thought, What the hell.

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[Chris51]

Linseed oil works very well and lasts for a few months.

Tried WD 40 but back to grey next morning--just put Linsead on --will see how it goes /

 

[blue1875nose]

Some interesting additions since I last posted - I’m tempted to offer up some glib comment like “you really should get out more” - but that’s not allowed. Nice to get a professionals’ (Crazylegs) view on this gripping topic, and I may well end up with a pot of paint etc. Here’s the result of my first application of ‘Forever Black’, an improvement on the Polytrol treatment, but I hope another coat might improve the outcome.

 

[M-J]

It should even out after another coat

 

[Bobby-gg]

This is what I've used on my ducato, which was faded quite badly



Used twice so far this year, and now looks like this



It's available at all good poundland stores, for £....... ?

 

[blue1875nose]

Cherry Blossom - nice result and why not? - with the extra 15mL you can give those Sunday shoes a going over! I'm hoping that the Forever Black product gives me a little more time in between re-coats, but I'm willing to concede that Crazylegs (post 20 & 39) has the final word.

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[ryan_flea]

the oil in the peanut butter does work for a while but you find dogs licking your van for some reason

Another vote for smooth Peanut butter ?

 

[The Coops]

Sorry worked a treat on mine! Still worth a try I guess there might be contamination issues it is designed for restoration treatment as you saw on the blurb . Back to the drawing board

 

[blue1875nose]

No probs AC/DC - win some, lose some - lost a battle, but the war is far from over!

 

[blue1875nose]

So this’ll be my last post on the topic of faded plastic bumpers (well at least until the next time remedial treatment is required). Following today’s second application of Forever Black treatment, this is the end product. Not bad, given how bad they were when I started.

 

[Nasher]

Watching & waiting with interest, as mine need doing as well

Problem is, if it lasts forever, we'll never know?

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[normanandsue]

As I mentioned earlier in this thread I previously used the hair dryer approach and that produced a much more consistent colour restoration. Before I give up and remove the Polytrol I’m tempted to see whether the hair drier treatment will improve the result. Will report back.

Tried hair drier, looked great for a week now looks patchy and almost white. Tried doing it again and it would not work at all. Tried wd40 that usually worked for a month to no effect. Am certainly thinking of spray painting

 

[blue1875nose]

That’ll be my next stop if the Forever Black treatment disappoints, so I’ll be interested to know how it works out if you decide to pursue it.

 

[lou020]

For a permanent fix, paint them with Raptor paint or Cobra paint. Both are 2 pack where you have to mix the harder to the paint..., you can either brush or roll it on. we rolled it on with amazing results to a very faded VW crafter bumpers and trim.
we used approx half a litre to do the lot.

 

[mitzimad]

all the boys on the tvp forum recommend the cherry blossom(trafic vivaro primastar)

 

[WestiesOnTour]

Hello all,

I have the answer for you all and this is true.

And all if not most of you have the product to use and we do t know we have got it and it's free.

What I'm going to say is true and please try it, it works and works very well.

You know when you do a oil change?.

Keep a couple of pints of USED dirty diesel engine OIL.

Yes must be used DIESEL oil NOT petrol.

Put a bit on a rag rub it in as it's used dirty oil it will have all additives in it from the engine and also water proof to.

Apply on all faded plastic ie bumpers, mirrors and door trim with another rag go over it again just to clean it up a bit, will look like new again.

If you don't believe me try on on you door mirror first as a test.

Please keep me updated.
Jason.

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[busby]

Hello all,

I have the answer for you all and this is true.

And all if not most of you have the product to use and we do t know we have got it and it's free.

What I'm going to say is true and please try it, it works and works very well.

You know when you do a oil change?.

Keep a couple of pints of USED dirty diesel engine OIL.

Yes must be used DIESEL oil NOT petrol.

Put a bit on a rag rub it in as it's used dirty oil it will have all additives in it from the engine and also water proof to.

Apply on all faded plastic ie bumpers, mirrors and door trim with another rag go over it again just to clean it up a bit, will look like new again.

If you don't believe me try on on you door mirror first as a test.

Please keep me updated.
Jason.

I used to paint all my fence posts and panels with old truck engine oil years ago...BUSBY.

 

[Chris S-S]

Apparently try old Diesel engine oil, but it must be used, wipe a bit on with a rag and then wipe off!

 

[WestiesOnTour]

I used to paint all my fence posts and panels with old truck engine oil years ago...BUSBY.

I was told this over a year ago and when I seen this post I thought I would share post 55.

 

[Mikecarruthers]

The product we use in our bodyshop is made by a company called Kent it is a black plastic restorer will post the part number it works and lasts a very long time from the look of the picture posted of a door mirror the main cause is wax polish if you are going to use wax to clean plastic it MUST be wiped off as soon as it is put on to avoid it drying on what you are cleaning if it is to late like the mirror apply the cleaner with a soft nail brush to clean out the old wax that is in the grain and then buff to finish with the Kent plastic restore its women friendly as it smells of cherries

 

[L' Hobo]

Autoglym used to do a black spray can for restoring plastic bumpers etc. Tried it on my old 1989 VW California under spoiler about 5yrs ago, still looks good.

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