Back to Black - Bumper tips n advice
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Local Hero
Back to Black - Bumper tips n advice
Right guys n gals..
I posted up on the passat owners club for advice as my bumpers were looking really really really faded…
i asked for peopel comments and advice on tried and tested methods - most common answer was peanut butter/peanut oil - ha ha i thought - then same nigth watched an episode of Wreckes to Riches and they gave the same advice so last night a trip to sainsbury's for some of this - must be smooth tho
Then i started, as you can see the before pic up top, here's a couple of during shots and you can how well its worked
I would have never beleived had i not tried it myself!!
sorry about crap i-pod pics
started from drivers side
Passengers side before
During
After
This morinng before the rain started i quickly finished off the restof the car and should have more pics later!!
But its a good tip and a darn site cheaper than the rubbish in halfrauds..
I posted up on the passat owners club for advice as my bumpers were looking really really really faded…
i asked for peopel comments and advice on tried and tested methods - most common answer was peanut butter/peanut oil - ha ha i thought - then same nigth watched an episode of Wreckes to Riches and they gave the same advice so last night a trip to sainsbury's for some of this - must be smooth tho
Then i started, as you can see the before pic up top, here's a couple of during shots and you can how well its worked
I would have never beleived had i not tried it myself!!
sorry about crap i-pod pics
started from drivers side
Passengers side before
During
After
This morinng before the rain started i quickly finished off the restof the car and should have more pics later!!
But its a good tip and a darn site cheaper than the rubbish in halfrauds..
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Old Timer
Looks good dude!
Thought it was still a bit grey in that first 50/50 pic but it looks good once finished
Have used mayonnaise before to similar effect :mrgreen:
Thought it was still a bit grey in that first 50/50 pic but it looks good once finished
Have used mayonnaise before to similar effect :mrgreen:
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Old Timer
Ha cool pics Lawsy !! I use my old engine oil or kiwi shoe polish(the one that comes in the foam applicator)
G60
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Local Hero
I might buy peanut butter and change the label to super bumper restorer, what you think?
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Newbie
That looks amazing mate i used boot polish on a vinyl roof i had once, it came out amazing, just careful to to buff it up too much though, didn't want the seargent major look on my roof.
Cheers
Cheers
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Old Timer
first thing that sprang to my mind was PB. nice one for doing the test and proving its a winner.
boot polish and motor oil would've been next on my list.
now, if you get hungry between service stations you can just lick your bumpers!!!
lol
ash
boot polish and motor oil would've been next on my list.
now, if you get hungry between service stations you can just lick your bumpers!!!
lol
ash
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Local Hero
dope_as said
first thing that sprang to my mind was PB. nice one for doing the test and proving its a winner.
boot polish and motor oil would've been next on my list.
now, if you get hungry between service stations you can just lick your bumpers!!!
lol
ash
yeah, had a blast out today, you can smell the peanuts too!!
Spud, the first pic was virtually as I put it on, I learnt whilst doing that it gets darker afterwarsds..
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Settled In
well well, wasnt expecting that, really good finish ill have to remember that one
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Local Hero
Gaz_mk1 told you about PB months back Lawsy…
Hi mate
thanks for the tips, but we already knew that one..
mk1 O.C - 1 Passat O.C. - 0 :cheer:
gaz_mk1 said
hi the best thing for cleaning bumpers and vinyl is beleive it or not peanut butter at last years performance vauxhall show one of the administrators from novaload.net approched my mate as his bumpers looked old and dull the he pulled out a rag and gave it a wipe and it came up like new. in the past my mate had tryed everything and nothin worked now he saves a hell of a lot of money using peanut butter gotta be the smooth one. try it you will be suprised :wink: gaz
Hi mate
thanks for the tips, but we already knew that one..
mk1 O.C - 1 Passat O.C. - 0 :cheer:
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Local Hero
The results are brilliant. 8O And that's quite a beast of a bumper to do :wink:
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Old Timer
do you mop up the excess at the end with a slice of bread?
'83 1.5 LHD Golf LX
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Local Hero
i believe out in the states it is laquered with jelly after a coat of peanut butter. :mrgreen:
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Local Hero
novocaine said
i believe out in the states it is laquered with jelly after a coat of peanut butter. :mrgreen:
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Old Timer
You will have tramps and dogs licking your bumpers hahahaha
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Local Hero
GavB95 said
Gaz_mk1 told you about PB months back Lawsy…
lawsy said
gaz_mk1 said
hi the best thing for cleaning bumpers and vinyl is beleive it or not peanut butter at last years performance vauxhall show one of the administrators from novaload.net approched my mate as his bumpers looked old and dull the he pulled out a rag and gave it a wipe and it came up like new. in the past my mate had tryed everything and nothin worked now he saves a hell of a lot of money using peanut butter gotta be the smooth one. try it you will be suprised :wink: gaz
Hi mate
thanks for the tips, but we already knew that one..
mk1 O.C - 1 Passat O.C. - 0 :cheer:
maybe so..
But i hadnt seen it prooven, tried and tested
At least now I've prooved the theory, tested up and shared the results for others to see and beleive!!
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Local Hero
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Local Hero
chudd said
Who actually eats Peanut butter ?
me. so expect to find me laying infront of lawsy's car when i see it. nom nom nom.
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Local Hero
chudd said
Who actually eats Peanut butter ?
my bumpers… lol
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Settled In
'89 Black 1.8carb Cabriolet
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Local Hero
See what happens when you give some nice friendly advice
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