Thread: How do I remove oxidation from textured blackplastic bumper covers?

I just picked up a Volvo XC70 Cross Country the bumpers and fenders are all oxidized and grey from years of neglect. What is the best way to clean thesr up and restore them to there dark color. Please recommend methods and products for this. I'm not just interested in covering it up with a black chrome type product because as soon as it rains, etc. it looks like crap again.

Thanks!

This is a two part process. First the oxidation needs to be cleaned off, then protected. I would start with Einszett Deep Plastic Cleaner
Product Details: Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner

Then apply Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care.
Product Details: Einszett Vinyl/Rubber Care

Use a microfiber towel for both, and should yield excellent results.


John

Back to black!!!!


Works amazing on jeep bumpers and trim

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DetailerDomain sells this kit here


Pre wow + blackwow

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Black-Wow_c_117.html

or

Wolf's trim coat for better durability

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Wolfs...oat_p_531.html

Hope this helps

Thanks for all the tips!

It works amazing,John I really like to you job. but still there is an ambiguity that what the cleaner that should be used for this particular purpose. Please further elaborate it.
Cheer:

Carefull use of a hot air gun will restore plastic without the use of chemicals. It will be more permanant as well. Good Luck.

Using a heat gun to restore automotive plastics - YouTube

Originally Posted by dobby

Carefull use of a hot air gun will restore plastic without the use of chemicals. It will be more permanant as well. Good Luck.

Using a heat gun to restore automotive plastics - YouTube

That it brilliant! Reluctant to try on the wife's Volvo though.

pee, then back to black... or brake fluid (diluted)