Heat gun on your XC70 bumpers
 

Has anyone tried this?

https://youtu.be/R9tDq1oRy9U

Looks like a better idea than back to black, seeing as that lasts about 2 weeks max. Worth removing the bumpers before attempting?

Also, I've noticed that the side skirts on my '03 seem a bit bluer than the rest of the greyed bumpers.

If you read all the comments underneath the video it strongly advises not to do it !

Try first with some quality liquid black shoes wax, you'll be surprised

Peanut Butter
 

I have also heard that Peanut Butter is supposed to work wonders (the smooth stuff, not the crunchy!)
Haven't tried it myself, life is too short & I prefer to eat my peanut butter ;-)

Hahaha I did see the lad with the peanut butter video! ... actually that sounds rather suspicious!

Shoe polish it is then! Ta!

Did try this and then found my whippet licking the bumper.
Used the heat gun on my VW bumpers which only lasted about 6 months,
went back to usual coating but it didn't go on as well after using the heat
gun so wouldn't do it again.

Oli S,

The best product I have used for the bumper trims is Auto finesse Revive. It's relatively cheap and lasts weeks. It is very easy to apply and doesn't have a glossy or greasy finish. I was impressed with it. It works very well on the wiper arms and scuttle panel also.

Hope this helps, thanks Jonathan

Do you JGTTDI have a connection with this product, if it works no problem but if it doesn't you may be spamming this forum. You've just joined and have an input on bumper finish?

I use BOILED Linseed Oil on my XC70 bumpers and work it in with a small sponge.

A little goes a long way, It's cheap and it easily lasts a month.

Very quick to apply as well.:thumbs_up:

Using a heat gun does work for a short while[used to do it on Corsas quite often.The main problem is without a deal of care you can also warp the plastic and then the only thing you can realistically do is replace them.