Body/Trim: 850: - Does bumper burning work? Find out. - Page 3

Georgey dee · Feb 25th, 2007, 19:41

Just had a go at the only bit of original trim i have, the rear bumper. Looks loads better. I plistered a tiny bit of paint but when it cooled it looked fine. It looks darker, more like the rest of the car. My only niggle (and its a small one) is that it's hard to get an even look but i'll look again after a few days and if it bugs me i'll go over it again.

bb54 · Feb 25th, 2007, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Georgey dee

Just had a go at the only bit of original trim i have, the rear bumper. Looks loads better. I plistered a tiny bit of paint but when it cooled it looked fine. It looks darker, more like the rest of the car. My only niggle (and its a small one) is that it's hard to get an even look but i'll look again after a few days and if it bugs me i'll go over it again.

ahhh, stop it, just when i had a plan worked out

wayne

RiPsTa33 · Aug 28th, 2007, 19:01

Just wondering if any of you chaps who tried this can update on the long term effects?

Georgey dee · Aug 28th, 2007, 19:51

It has made a bit of a difference but after a few months it comes back. The only way I can see round it is to spray the plastic black or the same colour as the car.

ShadeTek · Aug 28th, 2007, 20:12

My front bumper has faded back a bit too. I will try reburning again to see if it will return back again. Still cheaper than painting or polishing etc.

Craig ii · Aug 29th, 2007, 23:19

I have herard that smooth peanut butter works marvels, mmmm peanut butter.

julianoakes · Aug 30th, 2007, 06:34

Why do the bumpers go so nasty I wonder? On my white 850, the bumpers produce long black streaks on the bodywork.
Somebody was selling grey 'bumper dye' on ebay. A product from German co. Wurth. Has anybody tried this? Reports please! Anybody know the price/availability of new rubber bits for rear bumper from Volvo?cheers

Andy Bytheway · Aug 30th, 2007, 20:28

Hi,

There is mention somewhere in this thread to try peanut butter!!!! - well I just happened to have a jar of smooth Sainsbury's peanut butter so nothing better to do/game for a laugh etc - well I tell you I am amazed! it works a treat, just rub on with one cloth and wipe off with another - 20 minutes the whole car done and smells quite nice too - in fact one of my cats started licking my front bumper! - it gives a much better finish than the £8 bottle of back to black I have been using - also as a bonus I get the dreaded red patchy dull finish on the roof and boot of my car as most red cars seem to suffer from - well a good rub with the peanut butter and the paintworks gleaming! - fantastic.

Honestly if you don't believe me try it yourself the results are amazing

Cheers
Andy

RiPsTa33 · Aug 30th, 2007, 20:32

I think you could probably just use peanut oil rather than actual peanut butter! While your on you could put a bowl of fruit in the car for that lovely citrus smell

ShadeTek · Aug 31st, 2007, 22:24

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Originally Posted by julianoakes

Why do the bumpers go so nasty I wonder?

A lot of plastics are sensitive to ultra-violet rays ...usually from the sun. This can cause ageing and brittleness. You can now get tie-wraps which are UV resistant for outdoor use.

Feb 25th, 2007, 19:41	#21
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	Just had a go at the only bit of original trim i have, the rear bumper. Looks loads better. I plistered a tiny bit of paint but when it cooled it looked fine. It looks darker, more like the rest of the car. My only niggle (and its a small one) is that it's hard to get an even look but i'll look again after a few days and if it bugs me i'll go over it again. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Aug 28th, 2007, 19:01	#23
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	Just wondering if any of you chaps who tried this can update on the long term effects? __________________ ABS Ecu Repairs £25 850 T5 304 Chip £80

Aug 28th, 2007, 19:51	#24
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	It has made a bit of a difference but after a few months it comes back. The only way I can see round it is to spray the plastic black or the same colour as the car. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Aug 28th, 2007, 20:12	#25
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	My front bumper has faded back a bit too. I will try reburning again to see if it will return back again. Still cheaper than painting or polishing etc. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Aug 30th, 2007, 06:34	#27
julianoakes New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2009 18:39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bornholm	Bumpers Why do the bumpers go so nasty I wonder? On my white 850, the bumpers produce long black streaks on the bodywork. Somebody was selling grey 'bumper dye' on ebay. A product from German co. Wurth. Has anybody tried this? Reports please! Anybody know the price/availability of new rubber bits for rear bumper from Volvo?cheers

Aug 29th, 2007, 23:19	#26
Craig ii Member Last Online: May 19th, 2009 21:12 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London	I have herard that smooth peanut butter works marvels, mmmm peanut butter.

Aug 30th, 2007, 20:28	#28
Andy Bytheway Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2011 21:41 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Halesowen	Peanut Butter - "you got to be joking" Hi, There is mention somewhere in this thread to try peanut butter!!!! - well I just happened to have a jar of smooth Sainsbury's peanut butter so nothing better to do/game for a laugh etc - well I tell you I am amazed! it works a treat, just rub on with one cloth and wipe off with another - 20 minutes the whole car done and smells quite nice too - in fact one of my cats started licking my front bumper! - it gives a much better finish than the £8 bottle of back to black I have been using - also as a bonus I get the dreaded red patchy dull finish on the roof and boot of my car as most red cars seem to suffer from - well a good rub with the peanut butter and the paintworks gleaming! - fantastic. Honestly if you don't believe me try it yourself the results are amazing Cheers Andy __________________ Current :- 1993 850 GLT 2.5 20V saloon - the "red devil" Previous:- 1991 245 "The Colonel" - not too shabby, not perfect but much loved, now gone to a new home

Aug 30th, 2007, 20:32	#29
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	I think you could probably just use peanut oil rather than actual peanut butter! While your on you could put a bowl of fruit in the car for that lovely citrus smell __________________ ABS Ecu Repairs £25 850 T5 304 Chip £80

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