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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Ok its well known that I am very fond of the swissol system

So I did the Wifes KA today and was really impressed [I will post some pics of both cars tomorrow]

BUT

It has those horrible black Plastic Bumpers and nothing I have used brings them back to life

Any Suggestions?

I am seriously considering ripping them off and getting new ones if I can't sort
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Autoglym bumper care Phil,

Works a treat
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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ford Ka

is it the purple coloured plastics or the later grey?
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Autoglym bumper care Phil,

Works a treat
But only if you wear pink marigolds.

Mark
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Its the black plasticky ones

Thanks Fraz i'll have a look tomorrow

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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You need to clean them properly first, using products like Poorboy's APC, P21S Total Auto Wash or Megs Super Degreaser. Then you need to restore the finish, and I like Poorboy's Trim Restorer for faded trims. Top with something like 303 Aerospace Protectant for long lasting protection.

PS - had an idea about your flaps. If you want to send one to me I'll see what I can do (cost you postage but save you buying products that may or may not work). Let me know if interested by pm.

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Cheers Guys

Not to technical on the removing front

I'll have a look later ............ Thanks

Have cleaned the bumbers but its just faded abd dry

I'll give the Autoglym stuff ago first then see what happens
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Just back from local Motor Factors

He suggested that I use Mequiers Gold Trim Detailer after I have given the bumpers a "proper" wash

IS GREAT THEY LOOK LIKE NEW AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY WILL STAY THAT WAY FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS

I'll report back
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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Well done guv
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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phil , a bit late but ...
believe it or not i use cheap tyre black, the spray not the foam !
it does work !!!!
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