rejuvenating rubber

Triple-S · Jul 7th, 2019, 19:20

The rubber insert on my Volvo 145 bumpers is extremely flat/dull: can anybody recommend some product that would make it darker, smooth and supple when poked. I tried some olive oil on an old bumper but hardly any difference.
Another old one has a very rough surface: can this be treated to bring it back to life at all or is this one shot?
Thanks if you can advise.

Paul

Baffler · Jul 7th, 2019, 19:27

Silicone spray. It's about £5 for a 500ml can and usually leaves a nice supple factory finish.

St Evelyn · Jul 7th, 2019, 21:56

Gtechniq C4 has always had amazing reviews - it's £20ish for a small bottle but goes a very, very long way and is supposed to be good for 2 years per application.

dingov70 · Jul 7th, 2019, 22:33

Black shoe polish , works wonders

waxes & oils soak into rubber , softening as it does

Rustyfrog · Jul 15th, 2019, 23:13

I'm another for silicone spray.
It's also good for softening and lubing door rubber seals.

hennabm · Jul 17th, 2019, 11:11

Autoglym bumper and rubber care.

Bonefishblues · Jul 17th, 2019, 11:22

The black I get, but the suppleness when poked? Resolved by not poking your bumpers, shirley?

jonnyf90 · Jul 24th, 2019, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingov70

Black shoe polish , works wonders

waxes & oils soak into rubber , softening as it does

This.
Kiwi is my product of choice!

Cheers

Max HEADVROOM · Jul 24th, 2019, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by St Evelyn

Gtechniq C4 has always had amazing reviews - it's £20ish for a small bottle but goes a very, very long way and is supposed to be good for 2 years per application.

iv used this.. its good.

Jul 7th, 2019, 19:20	#1
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	rejuvenating rubber The rubber insert on my Volvo 145 bumpers is extremely flat/dull: can anybody recommend some product that would make it darker, smooth and supple when poked. I tried some olive oil on an old bumper but hardly any difference. Another old one has a very rough surface: can this be treated to bring it back to life at all or is this one shot? Thanks if you can advise. Paul

Jul 7th, 2019, 19:27	#2
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 15:36 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Silicone spray. It's about £5 for a 500ml can and usually leaves a nice supple factory finish. __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Jul 7th, 2019, 21:56	#3
St Evelyn VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Trowbridge	Gtechniq C4 has always had amazing reviews - it's £20ish for a small bottle but goes a very, very long way and is supposed to be good for 2 years per application. __________________ Current - 2017 V90 D4 Inscription Previous - 2011 S80 D3

Jul 7th, 2019, 22:33	#4
dingov70 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 06:42 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	Black shoe polish , works wonders waxes & oils soak into rubber , softening as it does __________________ To stupidity & beyond

Jul 15th, 2019, 23:13	#5
Rustyfrog Grumpy Pond Dweller Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 15:01 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chorley	I'm another for silicone spray. It's also good for softening and lubing door rubber seals. __________________ 2022 '72 XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark. Sage Green, Blonde Interior. Google Maps. ex V90, S60x2, V40 + loads of other mnfrs. over the years .................................................. .. I thought that growing old would take a little longer

Jul 17th, 2019, 11:11	#6
hennabm Senior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 14:09 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Edinburgh	Autoglym bumper and rubber care. __________________ 1989 240DL estate 1982 323i 2012 Punto Easy 1.4 2010 116d 2011 X3 3.0d

Jul 17th, 2019, 11:22	#7
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 23:06 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	The black I get, but the suppleness when poked? Resolved by not poking your bumpers, shirley?

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