2005 XC70 Bumpers - Restoring

poisondart · Feb 22nd, 2024, 10:55

What do y'all use for blackening up the bumpers on your XC70s?

I have a 2005 XC70 and the bumper trim (of which there is plenty lol) could do with a real going over to make it look new.

I've tried Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer with poor results.

Any suggestions welcome!

Cheers,
C

stuart bowes · Feb 22nd, 2024, 11:07

I gave up trying to restore mine and just masked it up and sprayed it all with black spray paint for plastic surfaces, has been fine for about 2 years so far without flaking off or anything

I found it easier to just carefully mask off and do in sections rather than faff about trying to remove each piece individually. with the exception of my front bumper strips which unlike yours pop off and back on really easy

the only thing is you do have to then commit to doing all the black bits or the older stuff really shows up as being slightly grey

when done it looks brand new again

(note the little picture below is from before I did it so still looks grey)

stuart bowes · Feb 22nd, 2024, 11:11

I used this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171020390358

I managed to make 2 tins go the distance, you might need 3

probably others are available that do exactly the same

4x4 · Feb 22nd, 2024, 11:19

Gtechniq C4

poisondart · Feb 22nd, 2024, 18:19

Thanks guys I will check them out!

Jas16 · Feb 22nd, 2024, 21:35

Autofinesse Revive, little goes a long way, lasts about 6 months I find.

guido4545 · Feb 23rd, 2024, 22:27

Try boiled linseed oil, used it on black plastics on previous cars to good results. Not done my xc yet though..

poisondart · Feb 27th, 2024, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by guido4545

Try boiled linseed oil, used it on black plastics on previous cars to good results. Not done my xc yet though..

Tried linseed oil as I had some sitting about. Did a great job of restoring the colour and beading water!

Let's see how long it lasts.

Rich850R · Feb 27th, 2024, 14:13

Wurth plastic dye - end of

Joe Harding · Feb 28th, 2024, 11:34

Coconut butter, melted to a liquid then rub it in.

Feb 22nd, 2024, 10:55	#1
poisondart Well la dee frickin' da Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Everywhere	2005 XC70 Bumpers - Restoring What do y'all use for blackening up the bumpers on your XC70s? I have a 2005 XC70 and the bumper trim (of which there is plenty lol) could do with a real going over to make it look new. I've tried Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer with poor results. Any suggestions welcome! Cheers, C __________________ Current: 2012 XC90 D5 SE, 2005 XC70 D5 SE & 2003 S60 D5 SE. Past: 2009 XC90 D5 R-Design Premium - Had that for 9 years. 2004 XC90 T6 Exec Steak puns are a rare medium to be done well.

Feb 22nd, 2024, 11:07	#2
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 00:55 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	I gave up trying to restore mine and just masked it up and sprayed it all with black spray paint for plastic surfaces, has been fine for about 2 years so far without flaking off or anything I found it easier to just carefully mask off and do in sections rather than faff about trying to remove each piece individually. with the exception of my front bumper strips which unlike yours pop off and back on really easy the only thing is you do have to then commit to doing all the black bits or the older stuff really shows up as being slightly grey when done it looks brand new again (note the little picture below is from before I did it so still looks grey) __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Feb 22nd, 2024 at 11:09.

Feb 22nd, 2024, 11:11	#3
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 00:55 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	I used this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171020390358 I managed to make 2 tins go the distance, you might need 3 probably others are available that do exactly the same __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Feb 22nd, 2024, 11:19	#4
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:15 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Gtechniq C4 __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Feb 22nd, 2024, 18:19	#5
poisondart Well la dee frickin' da Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Everywhere	Thanks guys I will check them out! __________________ Current: 2012 XC90 D5 SE, 2005 XC70 D5 SE & 2003 S60 D5 SE. Past: 2009 XC90 D5 R-Design Premium - Had that for 9 years. 2004 XC90 T6 Exec Steak puns are a rare medium to be done well.

Feb 22nd, 2024, 21:35	#6
Jas16 Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:42 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: West London	Autofinesse Revive, little goes a long way, lasts about 6 months I find. __________________

Feb 23rd, 2024, 22:27	#7
guido4545 New Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Kent	Try boiled linseed oil, used it on black plastics on previous cars to good results. Not done my xc yet though..

Feb 27th, 2024, 14:13	#9
Rich850R Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 15:58 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northants View Photos By: Rich850R	Wurth plastic dye - end of

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Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:46 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Coconut butter, melted to a liquid then rub it in. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

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