Nissan Almera (1995 - 2000) - Best bumper polish?

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Tue 21 Aug 2007 10:01
Best bumper polish? - ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond
Due to an insurance job I now have a brand new bumper on the front of my car. It looks daft at the moment with an old worn black bumper at the back.

Can anyone tell me a good bumper polish that will get it like new again?

Thanks for any help.

(ps. They are the black plastic bumpers)
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 10:06
Best bumper polish? - oldgit
Bumpers! What the heck are they? Do you mean those useless plastic mouldings that seem to form about 30% of a car's decorative finish?
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 10:12
Best bumper polish? - L'escargot
I use Turtle Wax High Tech Black Chrome Trim & Bumper Polish. It claims to restore original colour and lustre to all black trim, tyres and bumpers ~ but I would imagine it's no better nor worse than any other similar product.
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 10:51
Best bumper polish? - AR-CoolC
Autoglym Bumper Gel

Apply a thick layer first and let it "soak" in for about 20 mins, buff off any residue, and then apply a second very thin layer, leave for a few minutes and buff off.

There is a trick of the trade, which is to apply gentle heat to the bumper which "reactivates" the plastic and makes in black again, but I've never been brave enough to try it myself.
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 11:45
Best bumper polish? - J Bonington Jagworth
"apply gentle heat"

Emphasis on the 'gentle' I imagine.. :-)
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 11:15
Best bumper polish? - Victorbox
As suggested, Autoglym Bumper Care sparingly applied topped up as it washes off with a quick wipe over with Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care liquid.
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 11:21
Best bumper polish? - daveyjp
Shoe polish.
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Tue 21 Aug 2007 12:10
Best bumper polish? - Dynamic Dave
Peanut butter has had a previous mention on here.

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