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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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Good to hear, thanks for the feedback.

@jmr1920 5 лет назад

how long does it last? to reapply again

@anaswarharilal1886 4 года назад

For how much period it lasts?

@maxmckerron 4 года назад

comeinhandynow how long did it last mate?

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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

@sg72646 Год назад

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. RU-vid is just a wonderful place😍

@comeinhandynow Год назад

Great!

@caseycole6667 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Cheers

@TheAmateurDriver 2 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

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

@markwagner4909 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Thanks for your comments.

@RobertPrince 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

It is surprisingly good!

@tonypatzhox4466 3 года назад

try Mazola oil

@zeal514 2 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

Thanks!

@jono4708 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@hohohohehehe6910 4 года назад

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

@santiagodavila1426 4 года назад

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

@TheMrsmiley1980 4 месяца назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 месяца назад

Ok sounds ok.

@TheMrsmiley1980 4 месяца назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 месяца назад

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

@TheMrsmiley1980 4 месяца назад

@@comeinhandynow Ok. Thanks. :)

@vamboroolz1612 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@gmseed 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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.

@ketillundsrensen6167 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

The heat gun works great for that.

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

Check the follow up 3 years later ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWGkTokpmbM.html

@mzt7249 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@EdStonesy 3 месяца назад

Great video ❤

@comeinhandynow 3 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@walterkersting1362 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 Год назад

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 😀

@ronthart 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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

@TatsumakiSenpuuKyaku 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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

@ronthart 3 года назад

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

@troweltalk2719 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

Here’s a followup video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWGkTokpmbM.html

@jbrasko2119 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Cheers, glad it helped.

@jh281947 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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.

@sandrafrithandstephenharri1918 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

Great!

@craigbmm4675 Год назад

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

@comeinhandynow Год назад

Yes it is. Cheers.

@mickeyflynn1954 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@rsheen8573 4 года назад

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

@AndreChasseur 4 года назад

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.

@gary24752 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@gary24752 Год назад

@@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.

@jazzfreek54 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@darthnatas953 5 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

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

@noohall9213 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@aceofspades5786 2 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

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.

@lyndseywilliams3895 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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

@StacyBrown2 5 месяцев назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 месяцев назад

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

@StacyBrown2 5 месяцев назад

Thank you.@@comeinhandynow

@filippopovski4484 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@adriancarter825 2 месяца назад

Great tips thanks

@comeinhandynow 2 месяца назад

Cheers

@Aidenluis 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

It’s good.

@Moldov1 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

Thanks, yep agree.

@millymollymandy7639 5 лет назад

What a great tutorial! Thank you x

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

Cheers!

@twofacepalmer1212 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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!

@mtbville 3 года назад

Looks amazing 🤩 I have to try this 👍

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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

@mtbville 3 года назад

@@comeinhandynow 😂👍

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

@@mtbville follow up video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWGkTokpmbM.html

@vijaypatel-si6ig Год назад

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

@andyjamestf 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Thanks. Thanks for the information as well.

@stukkak1976 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Good comment.

@g7eit 2 года назад

Amazing. Thank you.

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

Cheers

@noohall9213 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@wthornton7346 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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

@My1985Toyhouse 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

Cheers.

@eddt430 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

Thanks. Interesting to hear.

@felixvml 5 лет назад

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

@broncobill861 5 лет назад

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

@eddt430 5 лет назад

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

@eddt430 5 лет назад

@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.

@dirkwinchester1576 5 лет назад

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

@carpentero7573 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

Cheers! It was fun. Sold now sadly.

@drnams3774 5 лет назад

Aww Norway!! Love from India ❤️

@leegould5306 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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.

@UKnowMeIMURDaddy 6 лет назад

How funny. I knew it was a Land Rover Discovery before he panned the camera. My plastic on my LR3 is grey also. I'm going to try this. It's just too bad my engine blew. Can I use this product on the camshaft to bring it back to life?

@comeinhandynow 6 лет назад

Lol. No, but I do have another video on fixing camshaft sensors!

@UKnowMeIMURDaddy 6 лет назад

comeinhandynow I was joking. But I do have a legitimate question. After the shop replaced my battery and alternator my radio head unit and navigation screens are black. The shop checked the fuses and stated they are fine. I can't one good source to fix this issue. Do you have any ideas?

@comeinhandynow 6 лет назад

Could it be a security feature? On the early Discovery’s you had to enter the 4 digit radio code after the battery was disconnected. On the LR3 it is not the same, as it talks to the main ECU instead, but it still sounds like something needs resetting. I had a quick google, seems others have similar issues. www.fixya.com/cars/t7745067-2005_land_rover_lr3_hse www.landroversonly.com/forums/f41/after-battery-disconnect-radio-says-phone-code-126074/ Maybe a competent LR dealer can interrogate it and reset it.

@UKnowMeIMURDaddy 6 лет назад

M Ladd You're jealous

@UKnowMeIMURDaddy 6 лет назад

M Ladd I'm sorry to hear you could not afford to remain in the club. I hope whatever you drive now makes you happy.

@enfield7123 2 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

Thanks. The answer is years!! See this follow up video 3 years later ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWGkTokpmbM.html

@jimbobalob2491 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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.

@grantbrindley3696 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@ringpullreviews9756 4 года назад

Would clear Danish oil work?

@johnb8949 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

That’s good, cheers.

@mikestorey6242 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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

@purplemoon3816 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@comeinhandynow thank you!

@iElementGraphics 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

nothing is forever, my friend!

@label1877 4 года назад

Except death and taxes.

@davethayoungan9618 3 года назад

@@label1877 damn.

@dripdropfamily 14 дней назад

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@angelamelville67 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@sbjennings99 5 лет назад

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

@MrSrimera 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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.

@matthewramsey5239 Год назад

Armorall won’t work?

@salami99 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

Good tip for really old plastic.

@MarkSmith-is2jt 5 лет назад

Would you Reccomend this for interior plastics too or not?

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

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

@blaketurner2724 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

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

@davidnewcomb8874 4 года назад

Moyhers back to black ..quick n easy

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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

@williamgleaton2992 4 года назад

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

@eupel1 4 года назад

Plastic is safer

@williamgleaton2992 4 года назад

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

@sommerfoto 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@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 4 года назад

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

@jill_fisher 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@nottabidenfan660 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@masa293 Год назад

Did this dry well? The oil I used remained sticky and collected dust like crazy

@comeinhandynow Год назад

Yes the ronseal stuff dries quite quickly. The newer formula, which is now low VOC takes a bit longer, but dry in a few hours to a day.

@jackpontiac52 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Good method, similar to what I used.

@johnroman4608 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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

@MAL-Collector 3 года назад

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

@jamescoleman5195 4 года назад

Great idea thanks for sharing

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

Cheers.

@raajmata 4 года назад

Nicely educated Sir. Thanks..

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

Thanks.

@sommerfoto 4 года назад

is the Sir Nicely educated?

@raajmata 4 года назад

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

@marklandry3709 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

All I can say is so far so good.

@soshmotogp 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@zoelumby4475 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@Emilthehun 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@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 RU-vid on this subject

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

@@Emilthehun Thanks!

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

@@Emilthehun a new followup test here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWGkTokpmbM.html

@godblessamericahomeofthefr4642 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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.

@jemmace2586 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@TatsumakiSenpuuKyaku 3 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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.

@TatsumakiSenpuuKyaku 3 года назад

@@comeinhandynow Thanks alot for replying!

@hbombharry 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@fgcvhhbvjhbj 3 года назад

I'll be trying this tomorrow 👌

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

Great. I’m looking at a mini on which I just treated one side wing as a test to see what long term differences existed after many years, compared to the untreated side. We are now 3 years later and the treated side is noticeably a normal black compared to the untreated which is noticeably greyed.

@fgcvhhbvjhbj 3 года назад

@@comeinhandynow Very interesting! I'm surprised this hasn't caught on more. It worked very well on my car however it didn't turn out quite as black as your bumpers but I'm hoping it'll darken after several coats. The links you posted show a Ronseal "natural" finish but I'm wondering if we got a Ronseal with a darker finish than natural would it come out darker on the car. Any thoughts? Is the one you use just "natural"

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

@@fgcvhhbvjhbj Good to hear. I just used the shade I had, possibly a darker shade may make it blacker but it may be browner. Best to try on an area out of sight first.

@munaconteh6137 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@cemen777 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

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 3 года назад

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

@transittravels5763 2 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

Check out my 3 year later video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sWGkTokpmbM.html

@mrremodiy4112 4 года назад

Good man, Thankyou.

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@nick_doutrnz_entertainment 2 года назад

How does this hold up under car washes?

@comeinhandynow 2 года назад

Yes

@alihho Год назад

Hi there, that brand is not available here in my country, so I'm wondering that what kind of oil is that? İs that stuff something synthetic or some kind of natural oil. And second question is , is that oil for interior or exterior usage purpose? Thanks in advance.

@comeinhandynow Год назад

It is an outdoor hardwood furniture oil.

@giridharreddy8113 5 лет назад

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

@comeinhandynow 5 лет назад

Cheers

@Columbus1152 3 года назад

I get really good results with automatic transmission oil

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

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

@mattinwinkymg 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@ReauDog 4 года назад

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

@comeinhandynow 4 года назад

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

@peterpaterson4399 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Cheers.

@chorus9999 3 года назад

Great video , thinking about trying this on my dads Hyundai Getz, didn’t you find that it deteriorated the plastics by any chance ?

@comeinhandynow 3 года назад

No, not on mine.

@rayjohnston4362 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@pspr33 4 года назад

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.