Cleaning bumpers

[millworm]

Been trying to clean these for a while but can't get out this inprgnated dirt and starting to pull me hair out, any ideas http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj141/millworm95/F0CCEA59-1E33-4DCF-B39D-40C58C55A81E_zpsh9j6ibpr.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/millworm95/media/F0CCEA59-1E33-4DCF-B39D-40C58C55A81E_zpsh9j6ibpr.jpg.html)

[EwanG]

Jml magic sponge?

[millworm]

Will have to get one, either that or new bumper lol

[Novasport]

Swarfega Original (The green stuff)and a stiff brush

[millworm]

Will try that tomorrow,have some kicking about

[Scottcooper85]

Before you throw it try solvent pipe cleaner, it's used to remove grease etc off pipe prior to gluing. Or maybe nail polish remover and try a bit on the inside first?

[Southie]

I was tempted to say cillit bang but never tried it on bumpers.

[Scottcooper85]

I was tempted to say cillit bang but never tried it on bumpers.

Think that would be a good shout using a soft brush to get into the ripples.

[Southie]

Think that would be a good shout using a soft brush to get into the ripples.
My only worry maybe would be if it stained/discoloured the plastic. Probably best to try on the inside of the bumper first in case it stains.

[Benn]

Have they not been painted? Looks like the paints peeling on the left, so that might be a primer with something in it...

[millworm]

Not painted just wet in the pic, got loads to try now cheers guys

[blue_peg_16v]

Once cleaned peanut butter them

[Benn]

FYI^ if they are to far gone that wont help, gently warm with a heat gun first to see if the oil comes back to the surface first, if it does then do the bumper then put that on, helps feel the oils in the plastic.

[millworm]

Right, may be looking at a new bumper in that case

[Dan Stanley]

My saloon bumpers were similar, they had years of bumper shine on them which made the dirt stick into them. I had to use a heavy duty degreaser to shuft the muck, although you had to be quick on and off with it as it 'whitened' the bumper. I then heat gunned the bumpers.

[Southie]

Dan when you say heavy duty degreaser what was the product to help him out maybe ;)

[millworm]

Did run a bit over them but had no joy

[Southie]

Did run a bit over them but had no joy
What did you try???

[millworm]

I used auto smart triple degreaser

[Dan Stanley]

Dan when you say heavy duty degreaser what was the product to help him out maybe ;)

Haha, thats what it was called! I got it from the stores at work, which are run by Travis perkins the builders merchants. It was their own brand '4 trade' and called 'heavy duty degreaser' and came in a spray bottle.
Charlie, your welcome touse it and the gun if you fancy the drive up to Essex.

[millworm]

Might go back to work today and pinch some more as I diluted it slightly

[Novasport]

You not tried the Swarfega? It worked for me