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Does bumper burning work? Find out.Views : 4308 Replies : 33Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Feb 25th, 2007, 19:41 | #21 |
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Just had a go at the only bit of original trim i have, the rear bumper. Looks loads better. I plistered a tiny bit of paint but when it cooled it looked fine. It looks darker, more like the rest of the car. My only niggle (and its a small one) is that it's hard to get an even look but i'll look again after a few days and if it bugs me i'll go over it again.
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Aug 28th, 2007, 19:01 | #23 |
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Just wondering if any of you chaps who tried this can update on the long term effects?
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Aug 28th, 2007, 19:51 | #24 |
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It has made a bit of a difference but after a few months it comes back. The only way I can see round it is to spray the plastic black or the same colour as the car.
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Aug 28th, 2007, 20:12 | #25 |
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My front bumper has faded back a bit too. I will try reburning again to see if it will return back again. Still cheaper than painting or polishing etc.
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Aug 29th, 2007, 23:19 | #26 |
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I have herard that smooth peanut butter works marvels, mmmm peanut butter.
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Aug 30th, 2007, 06:34 | #27 |
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Bumpers
Why do the bumpers go so nasty I wonder? On my white 850, the bumpers produce long black streaks on the bodywork.
Somebody was selling grey 'bumper dye' on ebay. A product from German co. Wurth. Has anybody tried this? Reports please! Anybody know the price/availability of new rubber bits for rear bumper from Volvo?cheers |
Aug 30th, 2007, 20:28 | #28 |
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Peanut Butter - "you got to be joking"
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There is mention somewhere in this thread to try peanut butter!!!! - well I just happened to have a jar of smooth Sainsbury's peanut butter so nothing better to do/game for a laugh etc - well I tell you I am amazed! it works a treat, just rub on with one cloth and wipe off with another - 20 minutes the whole car done and smells quite nice too - in fact one of my cats started licking my front bumper! - it gives a much better finish than the £8 bottle of back to black I have been using - also as a bonus I get the dreaded red patchy dull finish on the roof and boot of my car as most red cars seem to suffer from - well a good rub with the peanut butter and the paintworks gleaming! - fantastic. Honestly if you don't believe me try it yourself the results are amazing Cheers Andy
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Aug 30th, 2007, 20:32 | #29 |
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I think you could probably just use peanut oil rather than actual peanut butter! While your on you could put a bowl of fruit in the car for that lovely citrus smell
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Aug 31st, 2007, 22:24 | #30 |
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A lot of plastics are sensitive to ultra-violet rays ...usually from the sun. This can cause ageing and brittleness. You can now get tie-wraps which are UV resistant for outdoor use.
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