VW Golf Mk2 - faded bumper.

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Tue 5 Jun 2007 22:24
VW Golf Mk2 - faded bumper. - vwgolfmaz
i have a really mint mk2 Golf gti in red, but the only think that lets it down is the rear bumper is very faded. The black part has now turned grey, what do i do? is there any way to restore it, and how long will it last.

i don't really want to change the whole bumper as the colour coded red part is very mint, or does anyone know if the bumper is 2 piece

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Tue 5 Jun 2007 22:26
mk2 golf faded bumper HELP - Xileno {P}
Black Boot polish - some of that KIWI stuff.
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Wed 6 Jun 2007 01:48
mk2 golf faded bumper HELP - Dynamic Dave
A heat gun rectifies older Corsa bumpers and side trim back to its original colour.

Try it in an inconspicuous area of your bumper to see if it does the same.
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Tue 19 Jun 2007 21:57
mk2 golf faded bumper HELP - bell boy
A heat gun rectifies older Corsa bumpers and side trim back to its original colour.
Try it in an inconspicuous area of your bumper to see if it does the
same.


main thing is not to get the heat gun too near or you can damage it
otherwise its the best thing since .........well sliced bread
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Wed 6 Jun 2007 09:23
mk2 golf faded bumper HELP - Boggy
Tesco tyre & bumper restorer spray in the blue tin with the yellow cap. I can't live without this stuff. My mate's Serena's huge bumpers were a little pale and weather worn and his face as the spray took effect was a picture. Can't rate this product highly enough!
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Tue 19 Jun 2007 21:51
mk2 golf faded bumper HELP - matt79
Apparently smooth peanut butter is ideal for restoring black plastic trim, something to do with the natural oils in it!
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