Bumper Renovation

Malcolmrs2000 · 18-04-23, 05:13 PM

As a Ford guy we normally paint the bumpers Satin Black but they are different materials from the Audi GT Coupe. Is it just a case of back to black products to renovate them? Thanks

84CoupeGT · 18-04-23, 07:35 PM

I used Meguiars Ultimate Black on mine and they came up nicely, but you need to reapply it every few months or so depending on weather/use. I repaired the indicator/fog lamp bumper surrounds and therefore painted those in satin black and they still look good a year or so later... Not sure if the material is identical to the bumper itself though.
Some people swear by using a heat gun to bring up the original colour but personally I wouldn't as I think it's likely to degrade the plastic more quickly.

slacky · 19-04-23, 07:43 PM

Boiled linseed oil , use sparingly and allow to dry , it’s not a permanent fix but lasts 4/5 months from experience

19-04-23, 07:43 PM	#3
slacky 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wirral Posts: 4,452	Boiled linseed oil , use sparingly and allow to dry , it’s not a permanent fix but lasts 4/5 months from experience __________________ *90q-Cab.2.3E-Ur-S6-b2-80 Sport* Member 111

18-04-23, 07:35 PM	#2
84CoupeGT Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 309	I used Meguiars Ultimate Black on mine and they came up nicely, but you need to reapply it every few months or so depending on weather/use. I repaired the indicator/fog lamp bumper surrounds and therefore painted those in satin black and they still look good a year or so later... Not sure if the material is identical to the bumper itself though. Some people swear by using a heat gun to bring up the original colour but personally I wouldn't as I think it's likely to degrade the plastic more quickly.