Body/Trim: 850: - Plastic Bumper Tops - Renovate UV Fading - Page 4

s1monc · Apr 30th, 2020, 00:17

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Originally Posted by Derek UK

essence d'Terebenthine = turpentine = white spirit
It's just used to thin the linseed oil as required to make it easier to apply.

Smooth peanut butter or peanut oil works but the dogs and cats like licking your bumpers after that.

Heat gun best but be careful. Don't heat up small areas at a time.

I’ve tried all of those methods before on grey plastic bumpers on a Mk2 Golf GTI a few years ago. None of them lasted. Heat gun looks good but it still doesn’t last. Peanut butter didn’t last either. Linseed oil looks good but again it’s not permanent.

I’ve ordered a grey spray paint for plastic, will see how it looks.

amazondean · Apr 30th, 2020, 07:18

The problem with paints, is that they eventually start peeling off, then the bumpers look worse than before.

The advantage of oil is If you wipe the bumper tops with oil, although it doesn't last that long, at least all you need to do is give it another wipe over and it's back to looking good again. That only takes 5 minutes!

s1monc · Apr 30th, 2020, 14:11

I have the receipts for bumper painting on my car and it was in 2008 so lasted pretty well. I’ll stick with painting them and see how it looks. My other T-5R has new bumper tops from Volvo and they still look pretty good, about 3 years old now so not new anymore I suppose! I won’t be painting those!

markas · Apr 30th, 2020, 20:28

Hi all,

On grey I use G4

Firstly a good wash to get dirt off and dry. Next clean the area to be treated with isopropyl and let dry. Next use either a application pad or a lint free cotton pad otherwise end up with fluff on your newly treated surface.
Mark

Cookeh · Apr 30th, 2020, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by markas

Hi all,

On grey I use G4

Firstly a good wash to get dirt off and dry. Next clean the area to be treated with isopropyl and let dry. Next use either a application pad or a lint free cotton pad otherwise end up with fluff on your newly treated surface.
Mark

Often wondered how restorative it is. Excellent protection, but I've got very patchy tops due to UV.

s1monc · May 11th, 2020, 07:02

I’m pleased with how my bumper top came out.

Before:

Prep:

Had to also paint the bottom lip which I’m waiting for lacquer to harden before polishing.

Cookeh · May 11th, 2020, 16:48

Jolly good, what was the paint you used? Looks to be spot on colour wise - not the weird black most people tend to go for.

s1monc · May 11th, 2020, 21:20

I bought two different makes and shades of grey but this one was the one I decided to use as it gave the best oem colour. The other one was a bit darker and looked too shiny.
Ordered everything from Paints4u.com
Also used a plastic clear primer that acts as an adhesive for the the grey top coat. Took plenty of prep as bumper was so chipped. You’d probably need two cans to do front and rear bumpers, you might get away with one but I didn’t.

Cookeh · May 11th, 2020, 22:06

Thank you very much.

Baffler · May 12th, 2020, 21:56

Nice finish! It's looks like new!

Is it recommended to put a protective coat over it or will it withstand the elements as is?

Apr 30th, 2020, 07:18	#32
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Yesterday 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	The problem with paints, is that they eventually start peeling off, then the bumpers look worse than before. The advantage of oil is If you wipe the bumper tops with oil, although it doesn't last that long, at least all you need to do is give it another wipe over and it's back to looking good again. That only takes 5 minutes! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Apr 30th, 2020, 14:11	#33
s1monc Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 22:45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent	I have the receipts for bumper painting on my car and it was in 2008 so lasted pretty well. I’ll stick with painting them and see how it looks. My other T-5R has new bumper tops from Volvo and they still look pretty good, about 3 years old now so not new anymore I suppose! I won’t be painting those! Last edited by s1monc; Apr 30th, 2020 at 14:13.

Apr 30th, 2020, 20:28	#34
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	Hi all, On grey I use G4 Firstly a good wash to get dirt off and dry. Next clean the area to be treated with isopropyl and let dry. Next use either a application pad or a lint free cotton pad otherwise end up with fluff on your newly treated surface. Mark __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022 Last edited by markas; Apr 30th, 2020 at 20:33.

May 11th, 2020, 16:48	#37
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Jolly good, what was the paint you used? Looks to be spot on colour wise - not the weird black most people tend to go for. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

May 11th, 2020, 22:06	#39
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Thank you very much. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

May 11th, 2020, 07:02	#36
s1monc Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 22:45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent	I’m pleased with how my bumper top came out. Before: Prep: Had to also paint the bottom lip which I’m waiting for lacquer to harden before polishing.

May 11th, 2020, 21:20	#38
s1monc Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 22:45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent	I bought two different makes and shades of grey but this one was the one I decided to use as it gave the best oem colour. The other one was a bit darker and looked too shiny. Ordered everything from Paints4u.com Also used a plastic clear primer that acts as an adhesive for the the grey top coat. Took plenty of prep as bumper was so chipped. You’d probably need two cans to do front and rear bumpers, you might get away with one but I didn’t.

May 12th, 2020, 21:56	#40
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Nice finish! It's looks like new! Is it recommended to put a protective coat over it or will it withstand the elements as is? __________________ 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.

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