Bumpers and plastics wizards

Anubisxc70 · Feb 12th, 2018, 08:31

Hello.
My 2004 XC70 has the blue bumpers and plastics all around. I was told that with heat gun you can renew the look on BLACK ones.
Any ideas for the blues. Is the plastic all blue and same method can be applied? Or any other ways to make them look nicer.

Many Thanks

JGTTDI · Feb 12th, 2018, 09:06

Hello,

On my XC70 (black bumpers) I have used these two products..

Auto finesse Revive, apply with a small sponge and leave to dry on.

Auto finesse Dressle, this I use to keep them tidy, just spray on and wipe dry.

They worked great on mine, there is loads of other methods but I liked the ease of use with them.

Thanks Jonathan

4x4 · Feb 12th, 2018, 10:21

This is the best I've found

swedishandgerman · Feb 12th, 2018, 10:36

Yes, same. I've done it all kinds of non-painted plastic trim including different colours - wing mirror back, bumpers, wheel arches, old car interiors etc - and it works superbly.

Many, many videos of it on Youtube.

Once done, the above recommended finishers can be applied to make it all look really well done.

swedishandgerman · Feb 12th, 2018, 11:02

PS: Also great if you accidentally tough plastic with your polish/wax cloth. Gets rid of the white mark instantly.

ASt85 · Feb 13th, 2018, 08:55

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Originally Posted by Anubisxc70

any other ways to make them look nicer.

Many Thanks

Olive oil applied sparingly with a circular motion using a soft lint free. Buff off after a few minutes. It isn't just a very environmentally friendly solution it is significantly cheaper too.....

eternal optimist · Feb 13th, 2018, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubisxc70

Hello.
My 2004 XC70 has the blue bumpers and plastics all around. I was told that with heat gun you can renew the look on BLACK ones.
Any ideas for the blues. Is the plastic all blue and same method can be applied? Or any other ways to make them look nicer.

Many Thanks

Glad you asked the question. My newly acquired 2004 XC70 has the same blue plastics which are looking less than great.

Simon Jones · Feb 13th, 2018, 13:05

The C4 stuff is very good & I used it on XC70 bumpers, although if money is tight, you'll find people on the forum have used linseed oil & peanut butter with success!

ab2504s · Feb 14th, 2018, 11:46

Another +1 for C4

Costs more than "back to black" but lasts longer so is worth the extra dosh

Feb 12th, 2018, 08:31	#1
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	Bumpers and plastics wizards Hello. My 2004 XC70 has the blue bumpers and plastics all around. I was told that with heat gun you can renew the look on BLACK ones. Any ideas for the blues. Is the plastic all blue and same method can be applied? Or any other ways to make them look nicer. Many Thanks

Feb 12th, 2018, 10:21	#3
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:26 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	This is the best I've found __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Feb 12th, 2018, 10:36	#4
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Yes, same. I've done it all kinds of non-painted plastic trim including different colours - wing mirror back, bumpers, wheel arches, old car interiors etc - and it works superbly. Many, many videos of it on Youtube. Once done, the above recommended finishers can be applied to make it all look really well done. __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Feb 12th, 2018, 11:02	#5
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	PS: Also great if you accidentally tough plastic with your polish/wax cloth. Gets rid of the white mark instantly. __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Feb 13th, 2018, 13:05	#8
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	The C4 stuff is very good & I used it on XC70 bumpers, although if money is tight, you'll find people on the forum have used linseed oil & peanut butter with success! __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Feb 12th, 2018, 09:06	#2
JGTTDI Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 09:08 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Durham	Hello, On my XC70 (black bumpers) I have used these two products.. Auto finesse Revive, apply with a small sponge and leave to dry on. Auto finesse Dressle, this I use to keep them tidy, just spray on and wipe dry. They worked great on mine, there is loads of other methods but I liked the ease of use with them. Thanks Jonathan

Feb 14th, 2018, 11:46	#9
ab2504s Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2023 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: london	Another +1 for C4 Costs more than "back to black" but lasts longer so is worth the extra dosh

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