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detailerone
08-30-2014, 11:12 AM
I have a regular job scheduled for an '07 Jeep. The paint and interior are easy, however the bumpers are always a hassle. They are super faded. I've used various CG products and have even tried NuFinish on this vehicle and I can't seem to get the bumpers to look uniform in color. Anyone have a secret product that they use that works?
eaglefan
08-30-2014, 11:22 AM
Are you talking about the black plastic?
detailerone
08-30-2014, 11:23 AM
Are you talking about the black plastic?

Yes. On another forum they mentioned using either a heat gun or a torch (not gonna happen) to bring the black back.
CopperMtnGuy
08-30-2014, 11:37 AM
I like Bondo restore black. Works good on my Jeeps. What kind of Jeep? Heat gun does work, never tried it and like you, I don't know if I would lol.
refreshauto
08-30-2014, 11:43 AM
Solution Finish is the way to go, what ever you do do not use a heat gun
detailerone
08-30-2014, 11:47 AM
I like Bondo restore black. Works good on my Jeeps. What kind of Jeep? Heat gun does work, never tried it and like you, I don't know if I would lol.

It's a Wrangler, so you know, those black bumpers become gray very quickly.

I'm concerned that the Bondo restore would be like ReNu (that's what I meant). It technically does what it says (makes the trim darker) but doesn't help when there are different levels of fade on the trim which leaves splotches.
La SS
08-30-2014, 01:22 PM
Look at Trim Coat from Shine Supply
FUNX650
08-30-2014, 01:56 PM
-Gatorback
-ValuGard's ETR III Kit

Bob
mbanks21
08-30-2014, 07:21 PM
Black Wow is amazing. I just did a FJ Cruiser which has a ton of black trim. Def recommended!
Mizzoutiger
08-30-2014, 11:18 PM
Solution Finish is the way to go, what ever you do do not use a heat gun
:iagree:
The Guz
08-31-2014, 12:04 AM
If you want something over the counter you can consider Turtle Wax Jet Black Black Endura Shine Trim Coating. It is a black acrylic coating that might work well.

Another one that may work is the new Blackfire Trim Sealant.
01GreyStangGT
08-31-2014, 08:46 AM
Either Solution Finish or Blackfire atrium and Tire Sealant are good choices.
PA DETAILER
08-31-2014, 08:54 AM
On my xterra i have too much of that trim too. Got tired of products that lasted a few weeks. Gave it 1-2 knock out.

1. MOTHERS TRIM CLEANER
2. WOLFGANG TRIM SEALANT

Now it can go MONTHS before needing a touch up.
detailerone
08-31-2014, 11:21 AM
Thanks for all the feedback. I may buy a few different items and do a test so everyone can see the results.
La SS
08-31-2014, 03:35 PM
One of the detailers I follow on Instagram posted some before and afters using trimcoat
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/egehugev.jpg