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Is there a cheap alternative out there that gets the job done in a comparable way to Back to Black?
It's too expensive for what it is really but I've tried a few alternatives and they just seem to dry off almost straight away meaning you have to load it up and end up going through the can at the same £ as just using Back to Black sparingly.
let_nova
15-04-10, 07:33 PM
smooth peanut butter
Crazy enough to work but sounds like too much effort lol
pikey1986
15-04-10, 08:01 PM
i use cooking oil some times, wipe it on leave for a couple of minuites(sp) and buff off with a clean lint free cloth, gives a good shine but lasts approx 2 weeks
Nova_Sean
15-04-10, 08:07 PM
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HalfordsProductDetailsLiteView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&productId=160886&
I Use this. Best product that ive found IMO
Just make sure you wear gloves when applying it otherwise you will find you've gone back to black aswell!
Crazy enough to work but sounds like too much effort lol
Does work, Ade swears by it. His car regularly smells like a packet of KP lol
Does work, Ade swears by it. His car regularly smells like a packet of KP lol
Tested and proven on my mums old barge as well as I didn't believe him :p Hers smelled worse though as I wiped a load on the exhaust tip for a giggle lol
I use extra virgin olive oil much healthier for your car :p
Also auto-glym bumper gel is the next best thing to what we use in the trade:thumb:
Heat gun them, then use Auto-glym bumper care. Keeps them looking prefect.
vaughanmc
15-04-10, 09:59 PM
Agreed, Autoglym Bumper Care is very good and lasts a long time :)
puss puss
21-04-10, 10:01 PM
Heat gun them, then use Auto-glym bumper care. Keeps them looking prefect.
heatgun +1
i only use heatgun and its perfect :thumb:
used to use WD40 lol
I have used this http://www.detailedobsession.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=60 in the recent past... ok tis for tyres but I CBA to buy two products that did the same thing lol
Does work, Ade swears by it. His car regularly smells like a packet of KY lol
What you trying to say?
dj_wudgey
21-09-10, 09:49 PM
i got loads off bumper gel from work only lasts two weeks aswell its from trafalger some off there stuff is **** but the bumper gel is pretty good!! but i may have to try auto glym bumper care if its that good!!
craig green
21-09-10, 10:06 PM
AG bumper care is great, but I would recommend heat gunning as it releases the oils in the plastics which is what have dried away from the surface anyway. An oil based treatment over the top will keep it protected for longer.
chimp007_uk
21-09-10, 10:12 PM
Got to agreee with the auto glym approach... Worked a treat on the black valances on my golf. The auto glym Vinyl & Rubber Care worked just as well... Wouldn't be suprised if it was very very similar!
dj_wudgey
21-09-10, 10:44 PM
ive got some vinyl and rubber care didnt work two well on the sr rear bumper though!!
Derick-Sport
11-10-10, 06:38 PM
the simonz back to black is only 4.99 at halfrauds lol
some trim restorers and tyre shines are watar based, which can cause tyre sling, go for the gels, theyre thicker and stick better
meguiars endurance
autoglym bumper care
autosmart highstyle
turtlewax nanotech
you really are on a detailing post whoring sesh lol
i just like to help, im a bit of a detailing geek :)
blue_peg_16v
30-12-11, 12:33 PM
Meh peanut butter all the way for plastics
not really keen on the idea of putting food on my car, may attract unwanted attention...
blue_peg_16v
30-12-11, 12:51 PM
Works very well though
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