How to Blacken Car Bumpers - A Surprisingly Good Way

How to reblacken car plastic bumpers and other plastic trim? I found a surprising good way. Having used black trim wax or “back to black” as its sometimes called and found it to fade over the years, I experimented with some stuff I had available and found the hardwood furniture oil a surprisingly good way to make the bumpers look black again.
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Try it for yourself, this is just what I have done, that seems to work. And it lasts a LOT longer than those off the shelf ‘back to black’ type products. As it restores the lost oils in the plastic it is just what it needs. The plastic on this car was too old for the ‘hot air gun’ technique to work as there was little oil in the plastic to rise to the surface and I nearly melted them! So replacing the lost oil is best as in this video. A car I treated over 2 years ago is still good and noticeably better than untreated bits! I now use this furniture oil to refresh any black plastic, inside or out and even greyed black paintwork. It’s brilliant. Make sure you try it on a small spot out of the way first to make sure you are happy with it.
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[@iAmHexos]

Did this today, absolute difference! The surface is dry to touch, not sticky or oily. I did in two coats cause the bumpers have almost 20 years on them. Looks almost brand new.

[@comeinhandynow]

Good to hear, thanks for the feedback.

[@jmr1920]

how long does it last? to reapply again

[@anaswarharilal1886]

For how much period it lasts?

[@maxmckerron]

comeinhandynow how long did it last mate?

[@comeinhandynow]

@@maxmckerron Two years so far and still noticeably blacker than untreated ones.

[@sg72646]

I lightly sanded my old bumpers prior to using teak oil to reduce the whiting and the result was amazing. Thanks for this great idea. KZbin is just a wonderful place😍

[@comeinhandynow]

Great!

[@caseycole6667]

It's videos like this is why I look to youtube for suggestions ...never under estimate the unexpected. I would have never thought of this. Thanks for sharing

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers

[@markwagner4909]

It makes sense They say using a heat gun to bring the oils in the plastic up to the surface which is very time consuming and the results are hit n miss and very uneven This trick is the best I have tried Waiting to see how long it lasts

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for your comments.

[@TheAmateurDriver]

Proper tip thank you! Works better than any commercial product I've tried!

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers! Surprising isn’t it. I also just used it on concrete roof tiles as a sealant. Works well there too.

[@RobertPrince]

Thanks mate! I've used WD-40 on my DeLorean but it doesn't last long. Excited to try this!

[@comeinhandynow]

It is surprisingly good!

[@tonypatzhox4466]

try Mazola oil

[@jono4708]

Collectors of seashells use a mix of baby oil and lighter fluid. brush it on for a nice satin finish that lasts a long time. Btw, off topic, recently saw a demo of Pledge spray furniture polish used to Blacken tire sidewalls works very nicely. wonder if it would work here as well. Cheers

[@scottmoss9990]

I also used Pledge... Worked great on my 93 Chevy pickup! Fun fact..... Lemon Pledge has more real lemon in it than Country Time Lemonade! 🤔😬😛😊

[@rickylpollock]

I use boiled lenseed oil and was well pleased with the result. I will try this for sure. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Al-Hunt-acrylic-painter]

How long does linseed oil work for. How often do you have to top it up?

[@santiagodavila1426]

Did you mix it with something else.? Or straight lenders oil, does boiled linseed oil works.?

[@ketillundsrensen6167]

I would have giving it a go with a heatgun. It's takes a little time but the result is like new. Then you could give it a layer of protection. Did it with my old Golf 4 Tdi. I also used some of the old engine oil on the warm plastik and dryed it of afte it was cold down it was a nice result.

[@crownslicktoria1115]

The heat gun works great for that.

[@comeinhandynow]

Check the follow up 3 years later kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiqnIeloNWgmK8

[@mzt7249]

I didn't have any furniture oil but i did have Peanut Oil... after washing my van and although its only 2 years old, the black bumper, which features all around it, came up Fantastic!! I'll see how it looks in a few days .. but right now it looks brand new 😁. Super happy!

[@comeinhandynow]

Good. Interesting but does it go dry to the touch?

[@walterkersting1362]

I love back to black, but I’ve become aware of the heat gun method; it recooks the plastic and brings the oil up to the surface. I did it last night on the turn signals on my xr650l and was amazed to see scratches disappear as the heat softened the surface. Can cause damage, doesn’t always work but, I’m going to try it on my cloudy head lamps...

[@comeinhandynow]

The heat gun didn't work for me and I took it to the point where it was starting to damage the plastic, which is not worth risking. The oil method is far more effective.

[@richardealden2323]

To make plastic headlight covers clear .. use Brasso 😀. Yes it does truely work , .. method .. 1..small amount of Brasso on a cloth 2 .. rub on to plastic headlight with a semi firm pressure in a circular motion . 3 .. rub off surface dry Brasso with another clean cloth .. Hey presto 😀😀. 4 .. you might need to do some areas of the light lense cover again using same method . This also works on plastic caravan windows 😀

[@vamboroolz1612]

So I watched the video yesterday. Had some time when I got in from work and thought I would give it a go on the running boards on my van. Had some furniture oil and some white spirit. I cleaned up the running boards and let that dry then applied the oil with a clean cloth. Have to say, they look great👍. Will probably need another coat but it’s very easy to do so no problems even if they need topped up every now and then. Hardly uses any of the oil so should last me years with what is in the tin. Thanks for the video......

[@comeinhandynow]

Yep, it’s amazingly good. I’m still on my original tin from years ago.

[@zeal514]

Wow, thanks man, that was great. You sir have made the world a better place.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks!

[@gmseed]

Some good results. Over the years I've tried lots of things, including the oil you illustrate. A simple thing that buffs up exterior plastic is WD40 and Gibbs penetrant applied with a cloth, but they do wash off after time. Recently I stumbled on a product by the well-known paint manufacturer Simoniz. It's called "Bumber & Trim Shine" and it really does work. It takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got the hang of it, it brings up bumber and trim nicely. It can be either sprayed on or wiped on with a cloth. I tend to spray on as much as possible and then rub it into the plastic and finish off with a final wipe to remove any excess. It is also designed to help protect from future discolouring but I've found that repeated applications are required.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for your input. I guess you mean this stuff amzn.to/2TfYm06 From what I can tell this is the same stuff I refer to in the video called “back to black” and is the same as I tried on these bumpers in the past. As you can see from the start pictures, it went grey over time. Even after a week it is starting to go greyer. The furniture oil as shown in the video seems to last a lot longer. At least that is my experience.

[@ericnava3962]

His long does it last?

[@stukkak1976]

No need to worry, oil won't hurt it at all. Plastic is made from oil. So you are replenishing oils lost to oxidation. I have used expensive professional stuff and in some cases it's not better than cheap products like this used here.

[@comeinhandynow]

Good comment.

[@noohall9213]

I gave this a go over the weekend! Astonishingly good “ I have a Kia Sportage & the plastic was Not looking its best, It really made a big difference ( like new again and staying on) Thanks for the tip.

[@comeinhandynow]

Yep it is surprisingly good. I even used it on some hard interior plastic the other day.

[@jazzfreek54]

I'd put a coating of something with UV protection in it once you blacken it. There are many examples of plastic items totally washing out, even melting in the sunlight because the sun's ray's are not the same as they were a few short years ago. UV-C radiation never used to make it to the ground, but it does now, and it will get worse as time progresses!.

[@comeinhandynow]

I think it’s more a case of now they have measured UV-C at ground level, rather than implying it wasn’t there previously. The ozone layer that blocks UV is supposedly healing up now that CFCs are banned. UV light does break down bonds and make plastic go brittle but bumper plastics are quite soft and dont suffer much from this, it seems to be just a lack of oil that is making the grey colour.

[@ashleylaw]

Yes. Jazzman. Ozone layers ripped. Oxygen levels falling. Pacific Ocean is dying fast very fast. All life...all life.

[@darthnatas953]

@@ashleylaw I think the plants are quite happy that that wonderful carbon plant food has been brought back up to the surface from where it was buried away in the earth. Plants are flourishing everywhere, and you are aware they give off oxygen, right?

[@ashleylaw]

@@darthnatas953 Nothing to do with CO2. But as you mention it CO2 is a good gas we need it and lots of it.

[@mickeyflynn1954]

my last three vans all had large parts of dark grey plastic trim all around the bodywork, I've always used either black boot polish or carpride back to black type products but after a few trips driving about in the rain it always just wore off and all the trim always looked just as bad as it was before, I found this out by accident recently the last time I cleaned my latest van, I'de ran out of Mr Sheen and boot polish but had a bottle of white spirit and a half bottle of Boiled Linseed oil in the shed so I wiped all the plastic trim down with the white spirit using about half a roll of paper kitchen towel to get rid of all the dirt and tar spots and rubbed it all over with the boiled linseed oil using a microfibre cloth... the best result I've had to date. cost me £2 for the bottle of white spirit and a microfibre cloth from Poundland & £4.80 for the bottle of Boiled Linseed oil from my local Seagers store with still loads left left in the bottle.

[@pauldrakeley7647]

Use a heat gun they will look brand new its just weathered plastic

[@rsheen8573]

@@pauldrakeley7647 using a heatgun takes out the oil from the plastic, making it brittle.

[@AndreChasseur]

Boiled linseed oil should cure at a surface level when exposed to sunlight. I will give it a go and give my opinions is 2 months time. Grey plastic really devalues the car.

[@ronthart]

That furniture oil is working so well. Thank you very much for the advise

[@comeinhandynow]

It’s great isn’t it! I now use it on all interior and exterior plastic!

[@JustDontMove111]

Good to hear..is it still working well after 2 months since your comment?

[@comeinhandynow]

@@JustDontMove111 All the places I’ve used it are still good.

[@ronthart]

@@JustDontMove111 Actually I can't tell since I have traded in my motorbike. When I handed it over (2 weeks ago) it looked perfect.

[@jh281947]

About 3 years ago tried some cheap spraycan black paint from Poundland/Poundworld (the one that is still in business) and sprayed a bit on my back grey bumper. 3 years later it was still there. No fade out no absorption.No undercoats only clean surface to work on. I bought 16 cans paint £16.00. 4 cans per side. Had masking tape. Looking good,very pleased. I do like your ronseal idea and will use it to rejuvenate the rest of the trim that is black already. Thanks

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for your experience. Glad it lasted. The only trouble generally with paint on plastic is when it eventually flakes off due to adhesion issues.

[@Christopher_T_Paul]

I paid £5 per can of bumper black spray 5 years ago for my aging Pug 206cc. I used 5 cans to give 2 coats and got a perfect result. To this day with harsh British winters, the bumpers have not faded or peeled.

[@gary24752]

For me, since I already had the stuff to make my undercoating I tried equal amounts of boiled linseed and pure tung oils and melted some beeswax toilet bowl ring into into it to make a paste and it seemed to work just fine.

[@comeinhandynow]

Hmmm did it dry quickly? Seems quite a lot of effort.

[@gary24752]

@@comeinhandynow Dried to the touch right after buffing it off. Not much effort. Pour oils and add ring into a metal cup and place on cooking plate on low then let cool. A little goes a long way and like I said I already had the ingredients and the heating plate from making my undercoating.

[@lyndseywilliams3895]

Personally I use black satin hammerite smooth finish. Did my front bumper 4 years ago n still looks like new. My car is 23 years old so I needed a good finish n I'm a 46 he old female so I needed a long term fix xxx

[@comeinhandynow]

Look after it and it’ll see you though the tough times. Not sure about paint on plastic though. It has a tendency to go flakey.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@comeinhandynow wrong. It lasts the longest. Like the lady said. The newer paints are impressive now for plastic too

[@sandrafrithandstephenharri1918]

I tried it today I was amazed my car looks like new.thankyou 😊

[@comeinhandynow]

Great!

[@andyjamestf]

I’ve found there’s many ways to bring them back to there original finish but oils are good like you pointed out the other ways I’ve found are a heat gun and some patience! Wurth products make a plastic dye kit also works a treat. Great video cheers

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks. Thanks for the information as well.

[@TheMrsmiley1980]

Thanks for the video. I am gonna try this on my motorbike, but i am thinking about trying black furniture oil.

[@comeinhandynow]

Ok sounds ok.

[@TheMrsmiley1980]

@@comeinhandynow By the way, is your oil waterbased?

[@comeinhandynow]

@@TheMrsmiley1980I have used both types. Both work but the original non water one is quicker drying.

[@TheMrsmiley1980]

@@comeinhandynow Ok. Thanks. :)

[@Aidenluis]

I have a 2016 jeep renegade and I have to treat the vast amount of black trim every time I clean the car! Gonna try this and hope it lasts longer🖒

[@comeinhandynow]

It’s good.

[@aceofspades5786]

watched this, then tried Danish Oil as i had some, very similar results to yours

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for the feedback. It doesn’t surprise me that works but possibly it may not last as long as Ronseal make a big thing about it lasting 2x longer.

[@Moldov1]

Looks good. I used boiled linseed oil to blacken a slate mantle clock, would probably work too. Might be handy on a rubber bumper mgb or the like as they look a bit tatty when the bumper greys.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks, yep agree.

[@jbrasko2119]

Thanks mate very good tip i was thinking of getting mine painted black again this will save me money and time. Top man thank you

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers, glad it helped.

[@troweltalk2719]

What a fantastic video looking forward to trying this out on my old grey numbers on the workhorse! Thank you for sharing 👍

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@comeinhandynow]

Here’s a followup video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiqnIeloNWgmK8

[@noohall9213]

I’m gonna give this a go! Thanks for the tip. Does it hold up well after it rains?

[@comeinhandynow]

Yes it does. Very well. It is the same stuff that is designed for outdoor furniture after all. Water beads on it and drops off. I recently also used it on a freelander, the black plastic bumper and the inside of the door! Worked well for that as well.

[@999ragman]

Use sun tan lotion with a high spf. Lasts for ages and looks great...

[@wthornton7346]

@@999ragman Just tried that on my wing mirror. Came out nice. Hope it lasts!

[@comeinhandynow]

@@999ragman That sun tan lotion stuff doesn’t dry though

[@eddt430]

Great video. As a painter and decorator. I use linseed oil on my vw T4 plastic bumpers. Works awesome.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks. Interesting to hear.

[@felixvml]

Hi eddt430, How is the bumper going with the linseed oil going so far? has started to fade again?

[@broncobill861]

I'm a decorator I have osmo wax oil might try it out

[@eddt430]

@@broncobill861 Let us know how it goes mate. Decorators valeting!!

[@eddt430]

@i. rob No mate. I apply it with a lint free cloth then after 10 mins gentle wipe off excess with another lint free cloth. Real deep black look. So cheap and a bottle will last for ages. It drys off so not sticky.

[@twofacepalmer1212]

From what I've heard - plastic bumpers are a petroleum based product. They have oil in them and over time the oil near the surface dissipates and that's how they get the faded look. Applying furniture oil was just adding oil back into the bumper. Take a heat gun (on low setting) on a hot afternoon and while holding it a couple inches away... apply short sweeping strokes of heat to the bumper. After awhile the heat will cause the oils that are still in the bumper to rise to the surface and the bumper will become black again.

[@comeinhandynow]

I already tried the beat gun trick, but on very old plastic there is very little oil left, so it didn’t work. It eventually started to get near to melting the bumper!

[@dirkwinchester1576]

USING a heat gun first brings the oils in plastic back to the surface. You have to be careful using a heat gun but you'll notice it returns to the original color. Then using this oil and keeping it TREATED will ensure the best black plastic covering retaining it's color forever

[@millymollymandy7639]

What a great tutorial! Thank you x

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers!

[@leegould5306]

Boiled linseed oil mixed with paint thinner works a treat! 👍

[@comeinhandynow]

I’m sticking to the Ronseal outdoor furniture oil since I know that works well. Also used it on faded black painted parts as well with good results. I wouldn’t want paint thinner on that.

[@craigbmm4675]

looks very good .. thats a good product to use on them

[@comeinhandynow]

Yes it is. Cheers.

[@mtbville]

Looks amazing 🤩 I have to try this 👍

[@comeinhandynow]

I was surprised how good it is, I’ve even started using it on my outdoor garden furniture! - it’s original purpose. :)

[@mtbville]

@@comeinhandynow 😂👍

[@comeinhandynow]

@@mtbville follow up video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiqnIeloNWgmK8

[@filippopovski4484]

Awesome info ... works as described 100% ... Thank you my friend

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@catfish24]

For the people on here talking about paint thinner I am sure they are talking about mineral Spirits in the U S we call this paint thinner it's for thinning oil base paints. Do not use lacquer thinner it will probably take the paint off the car. If you are going to try Boiled linseed oil and paint thinner use mineral Spirits .

[@carpentero7573]

Very good tip sir! Most of all, I fell in love with your Disco V8.. ❤ Cheers from Norway!

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers! It was fun. Sold now sadly.

[@drnams3774]

Aww Norway!! Love from India ❤️

[@jimbobalob2491]

If you want a permanent finish on the plastic trim and bumpers, you need to use Zinnser Allcoat black satin paint. It's an multi- surface paint which can be used on Upvc and plastic. Just use a good quality synthetic paint brush to apply and clean up is easy because the paint is water based.

[@comeinhandynow]

Paint on with a brush?! The plastic is crying out for oil to replace that lost out of the plastic. A water based paint won’t provide that and I would be worried about it flaking off or washimg off.

[@jimbobalob2491]

@@comeinhandynow No, it won't flake off or wash off. It's a specialized exterior paint which can be used on exterior Upvc windows, so why not plastic bumpers? That furniture oil you used won't last long because that will wash off, it's not supposed to be used on exterior plastic.

[@johnb8949]

This worked on my JK bumper but not on door handles. Thanks

[@comeinhandynow]

That’s good, cheers.

[@johnroman4608]

I think I’ll do a test run on some spare plastic with Linseed Oil. Give it a few days ... 🤔

[@comeinhandynow]

See other comment about linseed oil dangers when left on rags. Better to use the outdoor furniture oil suggested.

[@MAL-Collector]

Linseed oil works perfect. Even on brown plastik.! Last for ever.

[@mikestorey6242]

I used a heat gun in a spraying action. Works a treat. Back to Black.

[@comeinhandynow]

See other coments on heat gun, often doesn’t work. Didn’t on mine.

[@vijaypatel-si6ig]

lol great job just found your comment funny people trying to sue you lol people quick to blame other people and not doing the job properly in the first place

[@My1985Toyhouse]

Thank you so much!!! I have tried everything else. Will give it a try. Thanks from GA.

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers.

[@enfield7123]

Brilliant video never thought about this .. when applied how long do you think it will last days or weeks

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks. The answer is years!! See this follow up video 3 years later kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiqnIeloNWgmK8

[@williamgleaton2992]

When I was growing up bumpers were steal with chrome finish and it protected the car and driver today not so much.

[@eupel1]

Plastic is safer

[@williamgleaton2992]

@@eupel1 You put your life on your plastic bumper and I'll stick with my iron one .

[@sommerfoto]

s@@williamgleaton2992 No, you put the life of the pedestrians with your plastic bumpers. You're only be killing the pedestrians with your iron one. hint, hint?

[@williamgleaton2992]

@@sommerfoto No John you put your life at risk with your plastic bumper and like I said I'll stick with my iron one. See who survived if ever in a head on accident. Which I hope never happen to you.

[@giorgoslazaropoulos923]

@@williamgleaton2992 cars have gotten a lot safer, if you deny that you are just romanticizing something that looks good to you

[@StacyBrown2]

Great video! What would you recommend on a 2021 vehicle? The bumper is not white but a bit faded.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks. Try this hardwood furniture oil on a small area more out of sight, it should work like in the video. Best wishes.

[@StacyBrown2]

Thank you.@@comeinhandynow

[@jill_fisher]

Unbelievable! I just noticed some spotting on my roof rails when I was out yesterday and wondered what it was, till it started raining properly: black spots on grey! Must go and have a look at the rest of the car and maybe buy some furniture polish!

[@comeinhandynow]

Yep the furniture oil (not polish) also works on fadded paint like roof rails! I’ve used it in loads of places!

[@blaketurner2724]

been useing baby oil for years dose the same job 😁👍

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for the input. Oil doesnt dry however so will attract dirt.

[@peterpaterson4399]

The old fashion way is the best way,I've tried baby oil that doesn't work.I'll give this a try,thank's for a good video.pp UK.

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers.

[@angelamelville67]

I tried different oils on my VW camper, it didn't work. A heat gun worked better but takes so long. I'll try this tip thanks 😊

[@comeinhandynow]

It’s good. Hope it works out for you. Might need a couple of coats if its really old. Also wait for a dry day before applying.

[@salami99]

i reccomend using that oil 3 mores times after it dries. More oil will get abosorbed.

[@comeinhandynow]

Good tip for really old plastic.

[@EdStonesy]

Great video ❤

[@comeinhandynow]

Thank you!!

[@jackpontiac52]

I used Linseed Oil on the black plastic on my Mitsubishi Delica. But first I removed the oxidized plastic with Varsol Paint Thinner and a green scotchbrite pad. Worked Good, but need to do yearly

[@comeinhandynow]

Good method, similar to what I used.

[@iElementGraphics]

Noticed this video is about a year old, how is it holding up now? I wanna try this on mine. Does it last a long while or do you need to re-apply every so often?

[@comeinhandynow]

As it’s the same stuff as you put on outdoor hardwood furniture, I expect it to last the same as that, which is approx a year or two before recoat needed. It may be more as it’s not used on wood. I have now sold the car it was on, but it lasted ok for the time i had it.

[@bobpress1235]

nothing is forever, my friend!

[@label1877]

Except death and taxes.

[@davethayoungan9618]

@@label1877 damn.

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[@Columbus1152]

I get really good results with automatic transmission oil

[@comeinhandynow]

You may but it doesn’t dry quickly like the furniture oil.

[@MrSrimera]

How long will it last ? That's the main thing, all black trim products work but just fade within weeks.

[@comeinhandynow]

indeed that is the key. The back to black wax ones don’t last very long at all which is why I was looking for something better and found this which so far seems to last for at least a couple of years, so far.

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@Zeem4]

Regarding the video description, fenders are wings, not bumpers. Bumpers are one of the few car parts where the UK and US terminology are the same.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks I’ve changed it.

[@grantbrindley3696]

Hey all , great video! How's it lasted / who long did it last please? This videos a few years old now , anything anyone thinks I should know before getting on it? Massively appreciate some todate feed back . Thanks again, very much appreciated.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks. There are a few other comments and replies on here with the same question. I’ve a car here where I just did one wing (mini) about 3 years ago and you can still see it is noticeably blacker than the others.

[@nottabidenfan660]

I have a different product that I keep reapplying as needed...too often to say the least! You suggested using paint thinner to strip it down before adding the furniture oil?? I definitely want to try this on my Avalanche!

[@comeinhandynow]

Give it a go, it's really good. I use it on all plastics now, including interior.

[@jemmace2586]

Another way, because the oils in the plastic has dried through UV rays from sunshine... Is to heat up the bumpers or plastics with a heat gun. Making sure you protect the paint in some way, set the heat gun to a low setting then keep it moving, works a treat and will probably take as Long for the plastic to fade as is expected from the factory.

[@comeinhandynow]

Tried that already. It didn't work on these as they were too old. Best to replace the lost oil and quicker.

[@pspr33]

Could you compile a little list of alternatives that people have recommended to try? Would be really helpful for people who can't get hold of the furniture oil.

[@toppertruthio]

liquid cherish boot polish ,applied with a brush also works

[@comeinhandynow]

@@toppertruthio please no to boot polish. Leaves a mess.

[@toppertruthio]

@@comeinhandynow I've done mine 3 times now with zero mess.....what do you mean mess?

[@comeinhandynow]

@@toppertruthio rub against it and you get black, try and remove it and it’s a lot of messy waxy stuff to dissolve off with solvent.

[@toppertruthio]

@comeinhandynow maybe you used a different Polish to me then because mine doesn't rub off at all.i used the cherish liquid bottled type

[@g7eit]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers

[@richardturk7162]

Most products of this nature take several coats and lots of rubbing to get them back to looking new.

[@mattinwinkymg]

Doesn't oil damage plastic I'm not sure but I think it makes it crack then again furniture oil is a different beast

[@comeinhandynow]

Plastic is made from oil, so adding back in what has been lost is the goal. It didn’t crack.

[@ReauDog]

Have you tried a heat gun by itself? From what I understand is that it work

[@comeinhandynow]

Yes, tried that first. Didn’t work here.

[@adriancarter825]

Great tips thanks

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers

[@marklandry3709]

In your experience, how long does it last, and does it wear off evenly?

[@comeinhandynow]

All I can say is so far so good.

[@paulmanners1364]

Good tip May be even easier if you use a applicator pad

[@comeinhandynow]

True. Thanks.

[@MarkSmith-is2jt]

Would you Reccomend this for interior plastics too or not?

[@comeinhandynow]

Hmm, not sure. Probabaly not, but you are welcome to try on an out of sight piece to test it first.

[@godblessamericahomeofthefr4642]

How long did it last before it faded again? Very good video I might give it a try

[@comeinhandynow]

The product is designed for outdoor furniture so is designed to last. The car in the video is now sold, but on other cars I’ve done it on about a year ago, it is still ok.

[@Emilthehun]

This is awesome! Thank you sir! How long did you have to go between applications? Will it last a few months at the least?

[@comeinhandynow]

Yes lasts a long time. Some I did a couple of years ago is still good. Unlike those waxy ‘professional’ back to black products.

[@Emilthehun]

@@comeinhandynow thank you. I did my truck with back to black , but its name should be back to fade instead. You got the best video on KZbin on this subject

[@comeinhandynow]

@@Emilthehun Thanks!

[@comeinhandynow]

@@Emilthehun a new followup test here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiqnIeloNWgmK8

[@hbombharry]

I don’t use any products when I want to re black plastic bumpers they go grey because the oils in the plastic evaporate I have always used a blow torch you heat the surface of the plastic gently and using a nail brush rub it over and it brings the oil back to the surface and makes the plastic look like new

[@comeinhandynow]

I tried a hot air gun first. It didn’t work as there was no oil left to rise. Nearly melted the plastic too!

[@giridharreddy8113]

Thanks for valuable video. You have got a new subscriber from India

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers

[@cemen777]

Thank you for sharing this, is there any alternatives in US?

[@comeinhandynow]

I put some buying links in video description. Some U.K. some USA. If they don’t work let me know and I’ll update them.

[@jrh11254]

comeinhandynow - the USA Amazon link doesn’t display Ronseal.

[@JustDontMove111]

Looking forward to trying this! Just a wash and dry before i apply the product? Rub down with scotch brite pad before??

[@comeinhandynow]

Try and remove any previous wax type of plastic blackening products if they have been used in the past. Some white spirit or other solvent that you may have. Test on a small area and keep away from paintwork.

[@JustDontMove111]

@@comeinhandynow Thanks alot for replying!

[@raajmata]

Nicely educated Sir. Thanks..

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks.

[@sommerfoto]

is the Sir Nicely educated?

[@raajmata]

@@sommerfoto 🤣🤣🤣 i meant to say executed... It auto corrected it

[@soshmotogp]

Intresting Idea I was Trying Armor All Bumper Polish On a 2001 Freelander and Wd40 and Bumper Restore all seem to fade after a few rain or washes my= Next idea would of been Olive oil or Linseed, but your technique May Work Better, one Question can the Shine Stay from the Furniture Oil more then a Few Months...

[@comeinhandynow]

Yes, a car here was treated 2 years ago and still ok. One wheel arch only was done and you can see the difference to the others.

[@purplemoon3816]

I just bought a 2007 yo car. Does this work also on the black trims around the windows?

[@comeinhandynow]

I have often used it on those and it works well. Try it and see, it usually does a good job. I use it inside and out on all plastic and painted bits now!

[@purplemoon3816]

@@comeinhandynow thank you!

[@juancornetto8243]

*Gtechniq C4* if you'd rather use something that lasts years and is specifically designed for restoring and protecting faded plastic folks!

[@comeinhandynow]

There maybe good specific bumper blacken products out there and I haven’t tried yours, but all the products like ‘back to black’ that I have tried all faded too rapidly. This oil (as in video) is ten times better and lasts well. I’ve had no need to reapply yet.

[@rayjohnston4362]

I tried Turtle Wax Super Protectant. Bottle says it "Sun Stop" UV protection. IT WORKS!! For about a month....no more, depending on sun and rain. Also, it's a pain in the ass to apply. Or should I say pain in the elbow.

[@comeinhandynow]

Same as I found with wax based bumper blacken compounds. What the plastic needs is oil, as in the video.

[@jeffreywhitlatch1409]

Good video. Too bad all plastic loses its oil and dries out.

[@transittravels5763]

How does it look now? Did you find any long term effects?

[@comeinhandynow]

Check out my 3 year later video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiqnIeloNWgmK8

[@garethwigmore9352]

Use a heat gun and bring the oil back to the surface. It's a permanent fix.

[@comeinhandynow]

Tried it first, it didn't work.

[@tommasorenzoni7771]

It's not gonna work

[@micharel937]

Not really tho

[@kevinpicur7739]

What kind of oil is this?(Im hungarian,I dont underatand 100% what kind of oil did he used)

[@comeinhandynow]

It is the same oil that you would use on outdoor hardwood furniture, in order to protec the wood from the weather.

[@kevinpicur7739]

@@comeinhandynow thanks:-) I understand now

[@merlin1346]

I use linseed oil on my Patriot.

[@benyarwood7335]

The ronseal available from my B&q comes in different darkness's, guess il try the teak one

[@comeinhandynow]

I don’t think it matters too much.

[@munaconteh6137]

Hi there, can I go straight ahead and use the furniture oil or do I need to prep the plastic trim first? Cannot wait to do this

[@comeinhandynow]

Just try and clean off any previous products that may have been put on there. I used a quick rub with a bit of paint thinner on a lint free rag but be careful it doesn't melt the plastic, or use some alcohol / methylated spirit. Try on a small area out of sight first to test it. Let us know how it goes.

[@dadsrustorations5103]

Heard a heat gun works it back to black. Not sure of longevity

[@comeinhandynow]

Tried that before doing this, didn't work. Plastic too old so no oil left in it to rise to the surface. Started melting the plastic instead. This furniture oil method (video) is much quicker and better.

[@davidnewcomb8874]

Moyhers back to black ..quick n easy

[@comeinhandynow]

Do you mean Mothers back to black? It doesn't look as good or as easy as the stuff I found in the video.

[@Stratos1988]

If you want a deep shine you either should use dedicated but well aestablished product like autoglym plastic conditioner or a sealant/coating like gtechnique C4 or just heat treat the trim and than protect it. Oil based products can degrade/deteriorate uncoated plastic so with time it'll get brittle.

[@comeinhandynow]

I’ve not tried those products, but did try heat treating without success. The plastic is so old that there was no oil in the plastic to rise to the surface during heating. I have tried other dedicated plastic blackeners like “back to black”and others but they never seem to last long and end up going grey.

[@Stratos1988]

back to black products are just darkly coloured pastes that wash away. AG conditioner also may be washed away (never got to test durability), but sealant/coating should resist for about 2 years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6VqIuGbrSJj9k

[@MagnumOpusSRT]

Solution Finish is the best for faded plastic. Will not wash off.

[@comeinhandynow]

Thanks for your input, I haven’t personally used it but I read the amazon reviews, amzn.to/2OeHySy Mostly good although the poor reviews are also worth reading.

[@ArmySigs]

only works on really porous plastics, ive used it and Gyeon Trim is miles better

[@ragnaroksangel]

It's also ridiculously overpriced for a tiny little bottle. For those of us with a lot of plastic, such as Xterra owners, that idea is complete horse shit. Not paying that much when I can just buy fucking furniture oil for a few dollars and have similar results.

[@MagnumOpusSRT]

@@ragnaroksangel Quality pays, it does not cost.

[@ragnaroksangel]

@@MagnumOpusSRT Yeah? I just bought a tin of boiled linseed oil for $8 last night and used it on my 18 year old Xterra and all the plastic looks brand new now. I've seen the results from all these bullshit products and NONE of them yield results like linseed and teak oil. They also do not last nearly as long. Go look for yourself at videos and pics of people who have done it. But you go ahead and tell yourself you aren't a sucker.

[@zoelumby4475]

Hello, I am interested in trying this method, but just curious as to how long the colour lasted on the bumper? I have a green mini one 2002 & all the plastic is very grey. Looking for a easy way to restore the colour instead of using spray paint. Thanks 🙂

[@comeinhandynow]

I would definitely try it. It lasts a long time. I did our mini wing a couple of years ago now I think and still ok.

[@zoelumby4475]

@@comeinhandynow perfect, thankyou for you response. I will give it ago 😁

[@DanielLearbuch]

Amazing , i think most think trim restorers are useless because they cost a lot and only work a few weeks.

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers.

[@hasan2k3]

Wow amazing difference but how long will it last?

[@comeinhandynow]

See video description, one I did 2 years ago is till good.

[@jamescoleman5195]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@comeinhandynow]

Cheers.