Heat gun on your XC70 bumpers

Oli S · Oct 16th, 2017, 15:46

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.

raleigh753 · Oct 16th, 2017, 16:37

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

oragex · Oct 16th, 2017, 19:50

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

abdiel · Oct 16th, 2017, 20:45

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 ;-)

Oli S · Oct 16th, 2017, 20:53

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

Shoe polish it is then! Ta!

blacktshirt · Oct 17th, 2017, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by abdiel

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 ;-)

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.

JGTTDI · Oct 19th, 2017, 18:00

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

Theeggman · Oct 19th, 2017, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGTTDI

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?

S60D5-185 · Oct 19th, 2017, 19:48

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.

Dippydog · Oct 19th, 2017, 20:10

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.

Oct 16th, 2017, 15:46	#1
Oli S New Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2018 22:36 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Pontypridd	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. __________________ Volvo XC70 AWD SE Silver 2003 124k miles Honda S2000 Berlina Triple Black 2002 89k miles

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Try first with some quality liquid black shoes wax, you'll be surprised __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Oct 16th, 2017, 20:45	#4
abdiel VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 18:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Further North than the Back of Beyond	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 ;-)

Oct 16th, 2017, 20:53	#5
Oli S New Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2018 22:36 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Pontypridd	Hahaha I did see the lad with the peanut butter video! ... actually that sounds rather suspicious! Shoe polish it is then! Ta! __________________ Volvo XC70 AWD SE Silver 2003 124k miles Honda S2000 Berlina Triple Black 2002 89k miles

Oct 19th, 2017, 19:48	#9
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	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. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Oct 16th, 2017, 16:37	#2
raleigh753 Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2022 07:05 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicester	If you read all the comments underneath the video it strongly advises not to do it !

Oct 19th, 2017, 18:00	#7
JGTTDI Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 09:08 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Durham	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

Oct 19th, 2017, 20:10	#10
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:05 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	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.

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