Peanut Butter Bumpers
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After hearing it mentioned on here ages ago about how peanut butter can bring the black back to bumpers, in a moment of complete boredom I grabbed a cheap jar of peanut butter from the fridge and decided to have a go.
Not knowing whether it was a wind up or not, I couldn't find many people who had tried it, I applied some with a cloth to a very faded front bumper and almost immediately the bumper went a very dark grey. Within 20 minutes both bumpers and trim had been done and were back to a very dark grey/black. Was incredibly impressed with just how easy it was, a quick rub on and then a rub off with some cloth, and the result almost looks like new.
So thanks to who ever suggested it, the only problem is the neighbours kids now think I'm wierd so no real change there and a faint smell of peanut. Also does anyone know how long it lasts?
Not knowing whether it was a wind up or not, I couldn't find many people who had tried it, I applied some with a cloth to a very faded front bumper and almost immediately the bumper went a very dark grey. Within 20 minutes both bumpers and trim had been done and were back to a very dark grey/black. Was incredibly impressed with just how easy it was, a quick rub on and then a rub off with some cloth, and the result almost looks like new.
So thanks to who ever suggested it, the only problem is the neighbours kids now think I'm wierd so no real change there and a faint smell of peanut. Also does anyone know how long it lasts?
I think you may have miss read things? It's usually mentioned and used in reference to removing polish residue from black plastics/trim before applying dressings - not as the dressing itself. Much like pencil erasers, strong solutions of apc and even urine (apparently).
Edited by Buzzkill on Wednesday 21st October 00:11
hooperpride said:
After hearing it mentioned on here ages ago about how peanut butter can bring the black back to bumpers, in a moment of complete boredom I grabbed a cheap jar of peanut butter from the fridge and decided to have a go.
Not knowing whether it was a wind up or not, I couldn't find many people who had tried it, I applied some with a cloth to a very faded front bumper and almost immediately the bumper went a very dark grey. Within 20 minutes both bumpers and trim had been done and were back to a very dark grey/black. Was incredibly impressed with just how easy it was, a quick rub on and then a rub off with some cloth, and the result almost looks like new.
So thanks to who ever suggested it, the only problem is the neighbours kids now think I'm wierd so no real change there and a faint smell of peanut. Also does anyone know how long it lasts?
Engine Oil, WD40, 3 in 1 - all do a fine job rejuvenating faded plastic bumpers (as does a hot air gun if they are really bad) but they all taste lousey on toast so I'll keep the peanut butter for toast please thank youNot knowing whether it was a wind up or not, I couldn't find many people who had tried it, I applied some with a cloth to a very faded front bumper and almost immediately the bumper went a very dark grey. Within 20 minutes both bumpers and trim had been done and were back to a very dark grey/black. Was incredibly impressed with just how easy it was, a quick rub on and then a rub off with some cloth, and the result almost looks like new.
So thanks to who ever suggested it, the only problem is the neighbours kids now think I'm wierd so no real change there and a faint smell of peanut. Also does anyone know how long it lasts?
Buzzkill said:
I think you may have miss read things? It's usually mentioned and used in reference to removing polish residue from black plastics/trim before applying dressings - not as the dressing itself. Much like pencil erasers, strong solutions of apc and even urine (apparently).
I don't know, but it seemed to work and the results have held up through yesterdays rain, so i'm happy. At the end of the day it's a 13 year old car and there's no point spending money on it.Edited by Buzzkill on Wednesday 21st October 00:11
I had problem with my mercedes underneath rear bumper on the black plastic trim I had white polish patches which didn’t look very tidy on car, I tried everything including white spirit, back to black fairy liquid with brush hot water etc etc, the peanut butter is the only thing which worked & l’m very happy with the results, just put some peanut butter on a polishing cloth smudge on the area which is effected then just buff it with the soft cloth, Thanks for reading & good luck.
Edited by Thumper786 on Sunday 19th August 14:49
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