Did this today, absolute difference! The surface is dry to touch, not sticky or oily. I did in two coats cause the bumpers have almost 20 years on them. Looks almost brand new.
I lightly sanded my old bumpers prior to using teak oil to reduce the whiting and the result was amazing. Thanks for this great idea. UA-cam is just a wonderful place😍
It's videos like this is why I look to youtube for suggestions ...never under estimate the unexpected. I would have never thought of this. Thanks for sharing
It makes sense They say using a heat gun to bring the oils in the plastic up to the surface which is very time consuming and the results are hit n miss and very uneven This trick is the best I have tried Waiting to see how long it lasts
I didn't have any furniture oil but i did have Peanut Oil... after washing my van and although its only 2 years old, the black bumper, which features all around it, came up Fantastic!! I'll see how it looks in a few days .. but right now it looks brand new 😁. Super happy!
Collectors of seashells use a mix of baby oil and lighter fluid. brush it on for a nice satin finish that lasts a long time. Btw, off topic, recently saw a demo of Pledge spray furniture polish used to Blacken tire sidewalls works very nicely. wonder if it would work here as well. Cheers
I love back to black, but I’ve become aware of the heat gun method; it recooks the plastic and brings the oil up to the surface. I did it last night on the turn signals on my xr650l and was amazed to see scratches disappear as the heat softened the surface. Can cause damage, doesn’t always work but, I’m going to try it on my cloudy head lamps...
The heat gun didn't work for me and I took it to the point where it was starting to damage the plastic, which is not worth risking. The oil method is far more effective.
To make plastic headlight covers clear .. use Brasso 😀. Yes it does truely work , .. method .. 1..small amount of Brasso on a cloth 2 .. rub on to plastic headlight with a semi firm pressure in a circular motion . 3 .. rub off surface dry Brasso with another clean cloth .. Hey presto 😀😀. 4 .. you might need to do some areas of the light lense cover again using same method . This also works on plastic caravan windows 😀
I would have giving it a go with a heatgun. It's takes a little time but the result is like new. Then you could give it a layer of protection. Did it with my old Golf 4 Tdi. I also used some of the old engine oil on the warm plastik and dryed it of afte it was cold down it was a nice result.
For me, since I already had the stuff to make my undercoating I tried equal amounts of boiled linseed and pure tung oils and melted some beeswax toilet bowl ring into into it to make a paste and it seemed to work just fine.
@@comeinhandynow Dried to the touch right after buffing it off. Not much effort. Pour oils and add ring into a metal cup and place on cooking plate on low then let cool. A little goes a long way and like I said I already had the ingredients and the heating plate from making my undercoating.
So I watched the video yesterday. Had some time when I got in from work and thought I would give it a go on the running boards on my van. Had some furniture oil and some white spirit. I cleaned up the running boards and let that dry then applied the oil with a clean cloth. Have to say, they look great👍. Will probably need another coat but it’s very easy to do so no problems even if they need topped up every now and then. Hardly uses any of the oil so should last me years with what is in the tin. Thanks for the video......
I have often used it on those and it works well. Try it and see, it usually does a good job. I use it inside and out on all plastic and painted bits now!
Yes it does. Very well. It is the same stuff that is designed for outdoor furniture after all. Water beads on it and drops off. I recently also used it on a freelander, the black plastic bumper and the inside of the door! Worked well for that as well.
Thanks for the feedback. It doesn’t surprise me that works but possibly it may not last as long as Ronseal make a big thing about it lasting 2x longer.
Noticed this video is about a year old, how is it holding up now? I wanna try this on mine. Does it last a long while or do you need to re-apply every so often?
As it’s the same stuff as you put on outdoor hardwood furniture, I expect it to last the same as that, which is approx a year or two before recoat needed. It may be more as it’s not used on wood. I have now sold the car it was on, but it lasted ok for the time i had it.
Hi there, that brand is not available here in my country, so I'm wondering that what kind of oil is that? İs that stuff something synthetic or some kind of natural oil. And second question is , is that oil for interior or exterior usage purpose? Thanks in advance.
Fine on another car done a couple of years ago. The plastic black wing sides on a mini clubman. I’ll try and do a follow up video soon. That original car is now sold.
Hello, I am interested in trying this method, but just curious as to how long the colour lasted on the bumper? I have a green mini one 2002 & all the plastic is very grey. Looking for a easy way to restore the colour instead of using spray paint. Thanks 🙂
I'd put a coating of something with UV protection in it once you blacken it. There are many examples of plastic items totally washing out, even melting in the sunlight because the sun's ray's are not the same as they were a few short years ago. UV-C radiation never used to make it to the ground, but it does now, and it will get worse as time progresses!.
I think it’s more a case of now they have measured UV-C at ground level, rather than implying it wasn’t there previously. The ozone layer that blocks UV is supposedly healing up now that CFCs are banned. UV light does break down bonds and make plastic go brittle but bumper plastics are quite soft and dont suffer much from this, it seems to be just a lack of oil that is making the grey colour.
@@ashleylaw I think the plants are quite happy that that wonderful carbon plant food has been brought back up to the surface from where it was buried away in the earth. Plants are flourishing everywhere, and you are aware they give off oxygen, right?
Intresting Idea I was Trying Armor All Bumper Polish On a 2001 Freelander and Wd40 and Bumper Restore all seem to fade after a few rain or washes my= Next idea would of been Olive oil or Linseed, but your technique May Work Better, one Question can the Shine Stay from the Furniture Oil more then a Few Months...
I have my car cleaned at local 'Hand Car Wash' places (yes I know they have a poor reputation but it's my only realistic option for where I live) I wonder if the high pressure jet washing they use removes this treatment?
Personally I use black satin hammerite smooth finish. Did my front bumper 4 years ago n still looks like new. My car is 23 years old so I needed a good finish n I'm a 46 he old female so I needed a long term fix xxx
So, can't find this in the US, or even the exact product to import... do you have a upc code (pic of the barcode) or an ingredient list to find an alternative? Thank you thank you!
The buying links in the video description section shows one for eBay in USA, it lists some international sellers who offer free shipping at reasonable price and shipping time. It is Ronseal outdoor furniture oil.
Try and remove any previous wax type of plastic blackening products if they have been used in the past. Some white spirit or other solvent that you may have. Test on a small area and keep away from paintwork.
Hey all , great video! How's it lasted / who long did it last please? This videos a few years old now , anything anyone thinks I should know before getting on it? Massively appreciate some todate feed back . Thanks again, very much appreciated.
Thanks. There are a few other comments and replies on here with the same question. I’ve a car here where I just did one wing (mini) about 3 years ago and you can still see it is noticeably blacker than the others.
@@comeinhandynow I picked up the oil, but soon after had an offer on the car that I planned to experiment with, so.. I looked around, I do also have some Dark Green plastic Rubbermaid Patio Chairs that have become sun faded with time.. I have a hunch that it will work for them as well, but.. haven’t tried it.
@@andrews3267 You could be right. I now use it on all car plastics, inside and out. Makes everything look newer. Even on plastic car dashes it is so much better than those horrible silicon sprays that make everything too shinny and slippery.
Some good results. Over the years I've tried lots of things, including the oil you illustrate. A simple thing that buffs up exterior plastic is WD40 and Gibbs penetrant applied with a cloth, but they do wash off after time. Recently I stumbled on a product by the well-known paint manufacturer Simoniz. It's called "Bumber & Trim Shine" and it really does work. It takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got the hang of it, it brings up bumber and trim nicely. It can be either sprayed on or wiped on with a cloth. I tend to spray on as much as possible and then rub it into the plastic and finish off with a final wipe to remove any excess. It is also designed to help protect from future discolouring but I've found that repeated applications are required.
Thanks for your input. I guess you mean this stuff amzn.to/2TfYm06 From what I can tell this is the same stuff I refer to in the video called “back to black” and is the same as I tried on these bumpers in the past. As you can see from the start pictures, it went grey over time. Even after a week it is starting to go greyer. The furniture oil as shown in the video seems to last a lot longer. At least that is my experience.
indeed that is the key. The back to black wax ones don’t last very long at all which is why I was looking for something better and found this which so far seems to last for at least a couple of years, so far.
Just try and clean off any previous products that may have been put on there. I used a quick rub with a bit of paint thinner on a lint free rag but be careful it doesn't melt the plastic, or use some alcohol / methylated spirit. Try on a small area out of sight first to test it. Let us know how it goes.
I put some links in the video description, but sometimes the products disappear, in which case try another “outdoor furniture oil”. The pot I used is a bit old and the tin colour has been redesigned but I think it is the same as this stuff (Ronseal hardwood furniture oil) for sale on: Amazon uk: amzn.to/2DxCqYg Or Amazon usa: amzn.to/2DX5JQM Or on eBay UK: ebay.to/2JHOc4C Or eBay USA: ebay.to/2WAIVDv
Hi, A great tip and will be using it on an on old Ford connect but is the one you have Natural as the tin is no longer shown as the same as yours ?Thanks
I think it was. The tin colour has changed since I bought that tin. Probably a lot of outdoor furniture oils would give the same result. It’s best to test a small patch first. Let us know how you get on.
About 3 years ago tried some cheap spraycan black paint from Poundland/Poundworld (the one that is still in business) and sprayed a bit on my back grey bumper. 3 years later it was still there. No fade out no absorption.No undercoats only clean surface to work on. I bought 16 cans paint £16.00. 4 cans per side. Had masking tape. Looking good,very pleased. I do like your ronseal idea and will use it to rejuvenate the rest of the trim that is black already. Thanks
I paid £5 per can of bumper black spray 5 years ago for my aging Pug 206cc. I used 5 cans to give 2 coats and got a perfect result. To this day with harsh British winters, the bumpers have not faded or peeled.
my last three vans all had large parts of dark grey plastic trim all around the bodywork, I've always used either black boot polish or carpride back to black type products but after a few trips driving about in the rain it always just wore off and all the trim always looked just as bad as it was before, I found this out by accident recently the last time I cleaned my latest van, I'de ran out of Mr Sheen and boot polish but had a bottle of white spirit and a half bottle of Boiled Linseed oil in the shed so I wiped all the plastic trim down with the white spirit using about half a roll of paper kitchen towel to get rid of all the dirt and tar spots and rubbed it all over with the boiled linseed oil using a microfibre cloth... the best result I've had to date. cost me £2 for the bottle of white spirit and a microfibre cloth from Poundland & £4.80 for the bottle of Boiled Linseed oil from my local Seagers store with still loads left left in the bottle.
Boiled linseed oil should cure at a surface level when exposed to sunlight. I will give it a go and give my opinions is 2 months time. Grey plastic really devalues the car.
Looks good. I used boiled linseed oil to blacken a slate mantle clock, would probably work too. Might be handy on a rubber bumper mgb or the like as they look a bit tatty when the bumper greys.
How funny. I knew it was a Land Rover Discovery before he panned the camera. My plastic on my LR3 is grey also. I'm going to try this. It's just too bad my engine blew. Can I use this product on the camshaft to bring it back to life?
comeinhandynow I was joking. But I do have a legitimate question. After the shop replaced my battery and alternator my radio head unit and navigation screens are black. The shop checked the fuses and stated they are fine. I can't one good source to fix this issue. Do you have any ideas?
Could it be a security feature? On the early Discovery’s you had to enter the 4 digit radio code after the battery was disconnected. On the LR3 it is not the same, as it talks to the main ECU instead, but it still sounds like something needs resetting. I had a quick google, seems others have similar issues. www.fixya.com/cars/t7745067-2005_land_rover_lr3_hse www.landroversonly.com/forums/f41/after-battery-disconnect-radio-says-phone-code-126074/ Maybe a competent LR dealer can interrogate it and reset it.
No need to worry, oil won't hurt it at all. Plastic is made from oil. So you are replenishing oils lost to oxidation. I have used expensive professional stuff and in some cases it's not better than cheap products like this used here.
I have a different product that I keep reapplying as needed...too often to say the least! You suggested using paint thinner to strip it down before adding the furniture oil?? I definitely want to try this on my Avalanche!
@@comeinhandynow Not sure what the difference is caused by, but I cant see any in that price range, after adding shipping. I appreciate you posting links but they dont come up with anything less than $34 usd. I think the trick now may be to find how Ronseal is sold in the US, perhaps under a different name/brand? I find it hard to believe they just pulled out of the US market entirely. WHat is so special about the Ronseal stuff, from Boiled linseed oil say, or another product, that makes it work so well? I did go ahead and try the Boiled linseed oil on an older car I have, and a 3 yr old car with massive plastic trim pieces and although it worked, it took days to dry and was slightly wet and sticky to the touch during that time. Only time will tell if it works as well as the Ronseal stuff. Either way, Im leaving the country. Every time I see a video of something like this that works, its usually from another country with products hard to find here....go figure. Thanks
I gave this a go over the weekend! Astonishingly good “ I have a Kia Sportage & the plastic was Not looking its best, It really made a big difference ( like new again and staying on) Thanks for the tip.
Tried that before doing this, didn't work. Plastic too old so no oil left in it to rise to the surface. Started melting the plastic instead. This furniture oil method (video) is much quicker and better.
How has this worn, nearly a year on? I am very interested to know, as I would like to try this method out on my 25 year old Rover 214! :-) Many Thanks! :-)
Sold the car now but it lasted well while I had it. The oil is meant for outdoor furniture so should last well. Try it and see for yourself. I would recommend giving the bumper a good clean first with something like paint thinner to clean any previous (wax maybe) products off first. Do some trial tests on small areas first.
It should be as long as it lasts on the furniture that it is designed for, which must at least a year, probably more. That car I did it on is now sold so I cant report on updates, but it didn’t fade or wash off while I had it. I am also using this on other cars so when I get more time info I’ll provide it.
The product is designed for outdoor furniture so is designed to last. The car in the video is now sold, but on other cars I’ve done it on about a year ago, it is still ok.
For the people on here talking about paint thinner I am sure they are talking about mineral Spirits in the U S we call this paint thinner it's for thinning oil base paints. Do not use lacquer thinner it will probably take the paint off the car. If you are going to try Boiled linseed oil and paint thinner use mineral Spirits .
s@@williamgleaton2992 No, you put the life of the pedestrians with your plastic bumpers. You're only be killing the pedestrians with your iron one. hint, hint?
@@sommerfoto No John you put your life at risk with your plastic bumper and like I said I'll stick with my iron one. See who survived if ever in a head on accident. Which I hope never happen to you.
I don’t use any products when I want to re black plastic bumpers they go grey because the oils in the plastic evaporate I have always used a blow torch you heat the surface of the plastic gently and using a nail brush rub it over and it brings the oil back to the surface and makes the plastic look like new
I’ve found there’s many ways to bring them back to there original finish but oils are good like you pointed out the other ways I’ve found are a heat gun and some patience! Wurth products make a plastic dye kit also works a treat. Great video cheers
@@andrewzurbano11 I have heard people try it but I haven't done so myself. If I was to buy another can I would buy the Ronseal outdoor furniture oil, but so far I am still on the same can as it goes a long way!
USING a heat gun first brings the oils in plastic back to the surface. You have to be careful using a heat gun but you'll notice it returns to the original color. Then using this oil and keeping it TREATED will ensure the best black plastic covering retaining it's color forever
Did this today, absolute difference! The surface is dry to touch, not sticky or oily. I did in two coats cause the bumpers have almost 20 years on them. Looks almost brand new.
Good to hear, thanks for the feedback.
how long does it last? to reapply again
For how much period it lasts?
comeinhandynow how long did it last mate?
@@maxmckerron Two years so far and still noticeably blacker than untreated ones.
I lightly sanded my old bumpers prior to using teak oil to reduce the whiting and the result was amazing. Thanks for this great idea. UA-cam is just a wonderful place😍
Great!
It's videos like this is why I look to youtube for suggestions ...never under estimate the unexpected. I would have never thought of this. Thanks for sharing
Cheers
Proper tip thank you! Works better than any commercial product I've tried!
Cheers! Surprising isn’t it. I also just used it on concrete roof tiles as a sealant. Works well there too.
Great video! What would you recommend on a 2021 vehicle? The bumper is not white but a bit faded.
Thanks. Try this hardwood furniture oil on a small area more out of sight, it should work like in the video. Best wishes.
Thank you.@@comeinhandynow
What kind of oil is this?(Im hungarian,I dont underatand 100% what kind of oil did he used)
It is the same oil that you would use on outdoor hardwood furniture, in order to protec the wood from the weather.
@@comeinhandynow thanks:-) I understand now
It makes sense
They say using a heat gun to bring the oils in the plastic up to the surface which is very time consuming and the results are hit n miss and very uneven
This trick is the best I have tried
Waiting to see how long it lasts
Thanks for your comments.
I didn't have any furniture oil but i did have Peanut Oil... after washing my van and although its only 2 years old, the black bumper, which features all around it, came up Fantastic!! I'll see how it looks in a few days .. but right now it looks brand new 😁. Super happy!
Good. Interesting but does it go dry to the touch?
Collectors of seashells use a mix of baby oil and lighter fluid. brush it on for a nice satin finish that lasts a long time.
Btw, off topic, recently saw a demo of Pledge spray furniture polish
used to Blacken tire sidewalls works very nicely. wonder if it would work here as well. Cheers
I also used Pledge... Worked great on my 93 Chevy pickup!
Fun fact..... Lemon Pledge has more real lemon in it than Country Time Lemonade! 🤔😬😛😊
Wow, thanks man, that was great. You sir have made the world a better place.
Thanks!
Thanks mate! I've used WD-40 on my DeLorean but it doesn't last long. Excited to try this!
It is surprisingly good!
try Mazola oil
I love back to black, but I’ve become aware of the heat gun method; it recooks the plastic and brings the oil up to the surface. I did it last night on the turn signals on my xr650l and was amazed to see scratches disappear as the heat softened the surface. Can cause damage, doesn’t always work but, I’m going to try it on my cloudy head lamps...
The heat gun didn't work for me and I took it to the point where it was starting to damage the plastic, which is not worth risking. The oil method is far more effective.
To make plastic headlight covers clear .. use Brasso 😀.
Yes it does truely work , .. method ..
1..small amount of Brasso on a cloth
2 .. rub on to plastic headlight with a semi firm pressure in a circular motion .
3 .. rub off surface dry Brasso with another clean cloth ..
Hey presto 😀😀.
4 .. you might need to do some areas of the light lense cover again using same method .
This also works on plastic caravan windows 😀
I would have giving it a go with a heatgun. It's takes a little time but the result is like new. Then you could give it a layer of protection. Did it with my old Golf 4 Tdi. I also used some of the old engine oil on the warm plastik and dryed it of afte it was cold down it was a nice result.
The heat gun works great for that.
Check the follow up 3 years later ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
I use boiled lenseed oil and was well pleased with the result. I will try this for sure. Thanks for sharing!!
How long does linseed oil work for. How often do you have to top it up?
Did you mix it with something else.? Or straight lenders oil, does boiled linseed oil works.?
For me, since I already had the stuff to make my undercoating I tried equal amounts of boiled linseed and pure tung oils and melted some beeswax toilet bowl ring into into it to make a paste and it seemed to work just fine.
Hmmm did it dry quickly? Seems quite a lot of effort.
@@comeinhandynow Dried to the touch right after buffing it off. Not much effort. Pour oils and add ring into a metal cup and place on cooking plate on low then let cool. A little goes a long way and like I said I already had the ingredients and the heating plate from making my undercoating.
So I watched the video yesterday. Had some time when I got in from work and thought I would give it a go on the running boards on my van. Had some furniture oil and some white spirit. I cleaned up the running boards and let that dry then applied the oil with a clean cloth. Have to say, they look great👍. Will probably need another coat but it’s very easy to do so no problems even if they need topped up every now and then. Hardly uses any of the oil so should last me years with what is in the tin. Thanks for the video......
Yep, it’s amazingly good. I’m still on my original tin from years ago.
Thanks for the video. I am gonna try this on my motorbike, but i am thinking about trying black furniture oil.
Ok sounds ok.
@@comeinhandynow By the way, is your oil waterbased?
@@TheMrsmiley1980I have used both types. Both work but the original non water one is quicker drying.
@@comeinhandynow Ok. Thanks. :)
Brilliant video never thought about this .. when applied how long do you think it will last days or weeks
Thanks. The answer is years!! See this follow up video 3 years later ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
I just bought a 2007 yo car. Does this work also on the black trims around the windows?
I have often used it on those and it works well. Try it and see, it usually does a good job. I use it inside and out on all plastic and painted bits now!
@@comeinhandynow thank you!
I’m gonna give this a go! Thanks for the tip. Does it hold up well after it rains?
Yes it does. Very well. It is the same stuff that is designed for outdoor furniture after all. Water beads on it and drops off. I recently also used it on a freelander, the black plastic bumper and the inside of the door! Worked well for that as well.
Use sun tan lotion with a high spf. Lasts for ages and looks great...
@@999ragman Just tried that on my wing mirror. Came out nice. Hope it lasts!
@@999ragman That sun tan lotion stuff doesn’t dry though
I have a 2016 jeep renegade and I have to treat the vast amount of black trim every time I clean the car! Gonna try this and hope it lasts longer🖒
It’s good.
watched this, then tried Danish Oil as i had some, very similar results to yours
Thanks for the feedback. It doesn’t surprise me that works but possibly it may not last as long as Ronseal make a big thing about it lasting 2x longer.
Would clear Danish oil work?
Noticed this video is about a year old, how is it holding up now? I wanna try this on mine. Does it last a long while or do you need to re-apply every so often?
As it’s the same stuff as you put on outdoor hardwood furniture, I expect it to last the same as that, which is approx a year or two before recoat needed. It may be more as it’s not used on wood. I have now sold the car it was on, but it lasted ok for the time i had it.
nothing is forever, my friend!
Except death and taxes.
@@label1877 damn.
@@label1877Trump 2024
Hi there, that brand is not available here in my country, so I'm wondering that what kind of oil is that? İs that stuff something synthetic or some kind of natural oil. And second question is , is that oil for interior or exterior usage purpose? Thanks in advance.
It is an outdoor hardwood furniture oil.
How is it now friend as this was 2yrs ago ,
Fine on another car done a couple of years ago. The plastic black wing sides on a mini clubman. I’ll try and do a follow up video soon. That original car is now sold.
@@comeinhandynow excellent will give it a go thanks heaps for sharing,
New test result 3 years later: ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
Hello,
I am interested in trying this method, but just curious as to how long the colour lasted on the bumper?
I have a green mini one 2002 & all the plastic is very grey. Looking for a easy way to restore the colour instead of using spray paint.
Thanks 🙂
I would definitely try it. It lasts a long time. I did our mini wing a couple of years ago now I think and still ok.
@@comeinhandynow perfect, thankyou for you response.
I will give it ago 😁
Did this dry well? The oil I used remained sticky and collected dust like crazy
Yes the ronseal stuff dries quite quickly. The newer formula, which is now low VOC takes a bit longer, but dry in a few hours to a day.
That furniture oil is working so well. Thank you very much for the advise
It’s great isn’t it! I now use it on all interior and exterior plastic!
Good to hear..is it still working well after 2 months since your comment?
@@JustDontMove111 All the places I’ve used it are still good.
@@JustDontMove111 Actually I can't tell since I have traded in my motorbike. When I handed it over (2 weeks ago) it looked perfect.
I'd put a coating of something with UV protection in it once you blacken it. There are many examples of plastic items totally washing out, even melting in the sunlight because the sun's ray's are not the same as they were a few short years ago. UV-C radiation never used to make it to the ground, but it does now, and it will get worse as time progresses!.
I think it’s more a case of now they have measured UV-C at ground level, rather than implying it wasn’t there previously. The ozone layer that blocks UV is supposedly healing up now that CFCs are banned. UV light does break down bonds and make plastic go brittle but bumper plastics are quite soft and dont suffer much from this, it seems to be just a lack of oil that is making the grey colour.
Yes. Jazzman. Ozone layers ripped. Oxygen levels falling. Pacific Ocean is dying fast very fast. All life...all life.
@@ashleylaw I think the plants are quite happy that that wonderful carbon plant food has been brought back up to the surface from where it was buried away in the earth. Plants are flourishing everywhere, and you are aware they give off oxygen, right?
@@darthnatas953 Nothing to do with CO2. But as you mention it CO2 is a good gas we need it and lots of it.
I have a grey bumper which I want black ... Reckon this would work?
No, It will only restore the original colour. I suggest spraying them with plastic primer and then satin black paint,
Intresting Idea I was Trying Armor All Bumper Polish On a 2001 Freelander and Wd40 and Bumper Restore all seem to fade after a few rain or washes my= Next idea would of been Olive oil or Linseed, but your technique May Work Better, one Question can the Shine Stay from the Furniture Oil more then a Few Months...
Yes, a car here was treated 2 years ago and still ok. One wheel arch only was done and you can see the difference to the others.
Does Minwax Helmsman Clear Interior/Exterior Teak Oil work ?
It might, try it if that’s what you have.
I have my car cleaned at local 'Hand Car Wash' places (yes I know they have a poor reputation but it's my only realistic option for where I live) I wonder if the high pressure jet washing they use removes this treatment?
It shouldn't as it’s not like a paint and so shouldn’t flake off, but try it and see. Let us know if you do try it out.
This is how well it lasted: ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
Personally I use black satin hammerite smooth finish. Did my front bumper 4 years ago n still looks like new. My car is 23 years old so I needed a good finish n I'm a 46 he old female so I needed a long term fix xxx
Look after it and it’ll see you though the tough times. Not sure about paint on plastic though. It has a tendency to go flakey.
@@comeinhandynow wrong. It lasts the longest. Like the lady said. The newer paints are impressive now for plastic too
So, can't find this in the US, or even the exact product to import... do you have a upc code (pic of the barcode) or an ingredient list to find an alternative? Thank you thank you!
The buying links in the video description section shows one for eBay in USA, it lists some international sellers who offer free shipping at reasonable price and shipping time. It is Ronseal outdoor furniture oil.
Looking forward to trying this! Just a wash and dry before i apply the product? Rub down with scotch brite pad before??
Try and remove any previous wax type of plastic blackening products if they have been used in the past. Some white spirit or other solvent that you may have. Test on a small area and keep away from paintwork.
@@comeinhandynow Thanks alot for replying!
Hey all , great video! How's it lasted / who long did it last please? This videos a few years old now , anything anyone thinks I should know before getting on it?
Massively appreciate some todate feed back . Thanks again, very much appreciated.
Thanks. There are a few other comments and replies on here with the same question. I’ve a car here where I just did one wing (mini) about 3 years ago and you can still see it is noticeably blacker than the others.
How does it look now? Did you find any long term effects?
Check out my 3 year later video ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
Any follow up with how it looks over time?
One plastic black wing on a car done 2 years ago is still good.
@@comeinhandynow I picked up the oil, but soon after had an offer on the car that I planned to experiment with, so.. I looked around, I do also have some Dark Green plastic Rubbermaid Patio Chairs that have become sun faded with time.. I have a hunch that it will work for them as well, but.. haven’t tried it.
@@andrews3267 You could be right. I now use it on all car plastics, inside and out. Makes everything look newer. Even on plastic car dashes it is so much better than those horrible silicon sprays that make everything too shinny and slippery.
Did the oil have a colour or natural? I can’t see from the video, don’t think it was on the tin. Thank you
I don't think it makes a lot of difference, but it was natural.
How does this hold up under car washes?
Yes
Some good results. Over the years I've tried lots of things, including the oil you illustrate. A simple thing that buffs up exterior plastic is WD40 and Gibbs penetrant applied with a cloth, but they do wash off after time. Recently I stumbled on a product by the well-known paint manufacturer Simoniz. It's called "Bumber & Trim Shine" and it really does work. It takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got the hang of it, it brings up bumber and trim nicely. It can be either sprayed on or wiped on with a cloth. I tend to spray on as much as possible and then rub it into the plastic and finish off with a final wipe to remove any excess. It is also designed to help protect from future discolouring but I've found that repeated applications are required.
Thanks for your input. I guess you mean this stuff amzn.to/2TfYm06
From what I can tell this is the same stuff I refer to in the video called “back to black” and is the same as I tried on these bumpers in the past. As you can see from the start pictures, it went grey over time. Even after a week it is starting to go greyer. The furniture oil as shown in the video seems to last a lot longer. At least that is my experience.
His long does it last?
Now 3 years have passed, how is it holding up?
Brilliant. I have a video half done to show it, just been too busy. Eventually it will get published.
Here is the 3 years test result: ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
How long will it last ? That's the main thing, all black trim products work but just fade within weeks.
indeed that is the key. The back to black wax ones don’t last very long at all which is why I was looking for something better and found this which so far seems to last for at least a couple of years, so far.
Hi there, can I go straight ahead and use the furniture oil or do I need to prep the plastic trim first?
Cannot wait to do this
Just try and clean off any previous products that may have been put on there. I used a quick rub with a bit of paint thinner on a lint free rag but be careful it doesn't melt the plastic, or use some alcohol / methylated spirit. Try on a small area out of sight first to test it. Let us know how it goes.
Does this remove or hide scuffs and scrapes/scratches?
Maybe slightly, but it mainly makes the plastic have it’s original colour.
Where can u get the oil from the video as I have looked cant find the same can u please send me a link cheers
I put some links in the video description, but sometimes the products disappear, in which case try another “outdoor furniture oil”.
The pot I used is a bit old and the tin colour has been redesigned but I think it is the same as this stuff (Ronseal hardwood furniture oil) for sale on:
Amazon uk: amzn.to/2DxCqYg
Or Amazon usa: amzn.to/2DX5JQM
Or on eBay UK: ebay.to/2JHOc4C
Or eBay USA: ebay.to/2WAIVDv
Outdoor furniture oil does it matter what colour? Most of them are saying natural oak, natural ?
I don’t think it matters that much, but try on a small lower down patch first to be sure before doing the whole car.
@@comeinhandynow will it get rid of white scuffs i have a few scuff marks on mine ?
@@farzanarahim8031 Nope. Take them off with paint thinner or paint them black maybe.
@@comeinhandynow many thanks for your reply :)
Hi, A great tip and will be using it on an on old Ford connect but is the one you have Natural as the tin is no longer shown as the same as yours ?Thanks
I think it was. The tin colour has changed since I bought that tin. Probably a lot of outdoor furniture oils would give the same result. It’s best to test a small patch first. Let us know how you get on.
Thanks for the tip I got some No Nonsense exsterior furniture oil from Screwfix and works a treat after a week of snow etc its still looking good:-)
Good tip thanks
About 3 years ago tried some cheap spraycan black paint from Poundland/Poundworld (the one that is still in business) and sprayed a bit on my back grey bumper. 3 years later it was still there. No fade out no absorption.No undercoats only clean surface to work on. I bought 16 cans paint £16.00. 4 cans per side. Had masking tape. Looking good,very pleased.
I do like your ronseal idea and will use it to rejuvenate the rest of the trim that is black already. Thanks
Thanks for your experience. Glad it lasted. The only trouble generally with paint on plastic is when it eventually flakes off due to adhesion issues.
I paid £5 per can of bumper black spray 5 years ago for my aging Pug 206cc. I used 5 cans to give 2 coats and got a perfect result. To this day with harsh British winters, the bumpers have not faded or peeled.
my last three vans all had large parts of dark grey plastic trim all around the bodywork, I've always used either black boot polish or carpride back to black type products but after a few trips driving about in the rain it always just wore off and all the trim always looked just as bad as it was before, I found this out by accident recently the last time I cleaned my latest van, I'de ran out of Mr Sheen and boot polish but had a bottle of white spirit and a half bottle of Boiled Linseed oil in the shed so I wiped all the plastic trim down with the white spirit using about half a roll of paper kitchen towel to get rid of all the dirt and tar spots and rubbed it all over with the boiled linseed oil using a microfibre cloth... the best result I've had to date. cost me £2 for the bottle of white spirit and a microfibre cloth from Poundland & £4.80 for the bottle of Boiled Linseed oil from my local Seagers store with still loads left left in the bottle.
Use a heat gun they will look brand new its just weathered plastic
@@pauldrakeley7647 using a heatgun takes out the oil from the plastic, making it brittle.
Boiled linseed oil should cure at a surface level when exposed to sunlight. I will give it a go and give my opinions is 2 months time. Grey plastic really devalues the car.
Looks good. I used boiled linseed oil to blacken a slate mantle clock, would probably work too. Might be handy on a rubber bumper mgb or the like as they look a bit tatty when the bumper greys.
Thanks, yep agree.
How funny. I knew it was a Land Rover Discovery before he panned the camera. My plastic on my LR3 is grey also. I'm going to try this. It's just too bad my engine blew. Can I use this product on the camshaft to bring it back to life?
Lol. No, but I do have another video on fixing camshaft sensors!
comeinhandynow I was joking. But I do have a legitimate question. After the shop replaced my battery and alternator my radio head unit and navigation screens are black. The shop checked the fuses and stated they are fine. I can't one good source to fix this issue. Do you have any ideas?
Could it be a security feature? On the early Discovery’s you had to enter the 4 digit radio code after the battery was disconnected. On the LR3 it is not the same, as it talks to the main ECU instead, but it still sounds like something needs resetting. I had a quick google, seems others have similar issues.
www.fixya.com/cars/t7745067-2005_land_rover_lr3_hse
www.landroversonly.com/forums/f41/after-battery-disconnect-radio-says-phone-code-126074/
Maybe a competent LR dealer can interrogate it and reset it.
M Ladd You're jealous
M Ladd I'm sorry to hear you could not afford to remain in the club. I hope whatever you drive now makes you happy.
Would grape seed oil work or olive oil?
It will probably remain oily. These hardwood furniture oils quickly go dry to the touch
Would you Reccomend this for interior plastics too or not?
Hmm, not sure. Probabaly not, but you are welcome to try on an out of sight piece to test it first.
Armorall won’t work?
No need to worry, oil won't hurt it at all. Plastic is made from oil. So you are replenishing oils lost to oxidation.
I have used expensive professional stuff and in some cases it's not better than cheap products like this used here.
Good comment.
What a fantastic video looking forward to trying this out on my old grey numbers on the workhorse! Thank you for sharing 👍
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Here’s a followup video ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
I have a different product that I keep reapplying as needed...too often to say the least! You suggested using paint thinner to strip it down before adding the furniture oil?? I definitely want to try this on my Avalanche!
Give it a go, it's really good. I use it on all plastics now, including interior.
cant seem to find that stuff on amazon usa anymore, would boiled linseed oil work the same?
Possibly but may not be as good. The ronseal stuff is on ebay usa, try that link in the video description.
@@comeinhandynow dang! that stuff is $30 on ebay! now we arent saving money anymore....at that price may as well just buy the fancy stuff...
@@this_is_stupid-x3b There is this one shipped from the UK by the end of the month a bit cheaper: amzn.to/3yEdQgI
@@this_is_stupid-x3b There are several on ebay.com a lot cheaper $13 to $18. ebay.us/hwJ0TO
@@comeinhandynow Not sure what the difference is caused by, but I cant see any in that price range, after adding shipping. I appreciate you posting links but they dont come up with anything less than $34 usd. I think the trick now may be to find how Ronseal is sold in the US, perhaps under a different name/brand? I find it hard to believe they just pulled out of the US market entirely. WHat is so special about the Ronseal stuff, from Boiled linseed oil say, or another product, that makes it work so well? I did go ahead and try the Boiled linseed oil on an older car I have, and a 3 yr old car with massive plastic trim pieces and although it worked, it took days to dry and was slightly wet and sticky to the touch during that time. Only time will tell if it works as well as the Ronseal stuff. Either way, Im leaving the country. Every time I see a video of something like this that works, its usually from another country with products hard to find here....go figure. Thanks
Doesn't oil damage plastic I'm not sure but I think it makes it crack then again furniture oil is a different beast
Plastic is made from oil, so adding back in what has been lost is the goal. It didn’t crack.
I wonder, how long did they stay properly black for?
Two years so far and still good
comeinhandynow That’s brilliant, will try this on my Mk2 golf
I gave this a go over the weekend! Astonishingly good “ I have a Kia Sportage & the plastic was Not looking its best, It really made a big difference ( like new again and staying on) Thanks for the tip.
Yep it is surprisingly good. I even used it on some hard interior plastic the other day.
Thanks mate very good tip i was thinking of getting mine painted black again this will save me money and time. Top man thank you
Cheers, glad it helped.
Heard a heat gun works it back to black. Not sure of longevity
Tried that before doing this, didn't work. Plastic too old so no oil left in it to rise to the surface. Started melting the plastic instead. This furniture oil method (video) is much quicker and better.
Hi Mate, any brand of furniture oil can be used for this? Or only the ones you posted on the description.
I can only recommend the one I used. Others may work
Thank you for sharing this, is there any alternatives in US?
I put some buying links in video description. Some U.K. some USA. If they don’t work let me know and I’ll update them.
comeinhandynow - the USA Amazon link doesn’t display Ronseal.
Where can I buy this can and or can I used a different brand ?
I put buying links in the video description section which may help. Other brands may work, try and let me know.
Dose it matter about the colour of the furniture oil
The one I was using was brown in the tin, but on the bumpers the colour wasn’t noticeable. Worked great.
I tried different oils on my VW camper, it didn't work. A heat gun worked better but takes so long. I'll try this tip thanks 😊
It’s good. Hope it works out for you. Might need a couple of coats if its really old. Also wait for a dry day before applying.
How has this worn, nearly a year on? I am very interested to know, as I would like to try this method out on my 25 year old Rover 214! :-) Many Thanks! :-)
Sold the car now but it lasted well while I had it. The oil is meant for outdoor furniture so should last well. Try it and see for yourself. I would recommend giving the bumper a good clean first with something like paint thinner to clean any previous (wax maybe) products off first. Do some trial tests on small areas first.
Have you tried a heat gun by itself? From what I understand is that it work
Yes, tried that first. Didn’t work here.
Hi how long after treatment did the bumpers stay looking black please?
It should be as long as it lasts on the furniture that it is designed for, which must at least a year, probably more. That car I did it on is now sold so I cant report on updates, but it didn’t fade or wash off while I had it. I am also using this on other cars so when I get more time info I’ll provide it.
Great so its a long term fix not something that has to be done every few weeks?
Yep
Thanks for the info, its much appreciated, keep up the good work.
Cheers
How many days does this product stay?
Years
I tried it today I was amazed my car looks like new.thankyou 😊
Great!
How long did it last before it faded again? Very good video I might give it a try
The product is designed for outdoor furniture so is designed to last. The car in the video is now sold, but on other cars I’ve done it on about a year ago, it is still ok.
What do you use on the steps if they are faded?
Didn't I show that in the video? The same stuff.
Will the oil work on other colored bumpers like red?
Probably but you would want a clear coloured one.
Great video , thinking about trying this on my dads Hyundai Getz, didn’t you find that it deteriorated the plastics by any chance ?
No, not on mine.
Does this work as well on tires= tire shine?
I wouldn't as tyres are flexing all the time.
In your experience, how long does it last, and does it wear off evenly?
All I can say is so far so good.
Wonder if thompsons wood deck sealer would work??🤔🤔
I wouldn’t risk it, best to stick to furniture oil.
I'm guessing the clear colour is needed
That would be best but it probably doesn’t make too much difference. Try a small section to test it first.
@@comeinhandynow thanks for reply
Wow amazing difference but how long will it last?
See video description, one I did 2 years ago is till good.
Is the oil clear?
The ‘natural’ one is quite clear.
For the people on here talking about paint thinner I am sure they are talking about mineral Spirits in the U S we call this paint thinner it's for thinning oil base paints. Do not use lacquer thinner it will probably take the paint off the car. If you are going to try Boiled linseed oil and paint thinner use mineral Spirits .
Nice video, how long did it stay black?
It lasts years.
Here is the answer: ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
Hello just a question,the shiny it's go a way after some time?
It lasts a long time. Better than so called professional “Back to Black” type products.
Thank you
How long did it end up lasting?
how it looks 3 years later on a mini I used it on: ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
@@comeinhandynow Held up well. Thanks!
After carwash it may be back to faded grey. Right? Or is it permanent?
It won’t wash off as it dries on. This is the stuff that is used on outdoor wooden furniture, which also doesn’t wash off.
When I was growing up bumpers were steal with chrome finish and it protected the car and driver today not so much.
Plastic is safer
@@eupel1 You put your life on your plastic bumper and I'll stick with my iron one .
s@@williamgleaton2992 No, you put the life of the pedestrians with your plastic bumpers. You're only be killing the pedestrians with your iron one. hint, hint?
@@sommerfoto No John you put your life at risk with your plastic bumper and like I said I'll stick with my iron one. See who survived if ever in a head on accident. Which I hope never happen to you.
@@williamgleaton2992 cars have gotten a lot safer, if you deny that you are just romanticizing something that looks good to you
I don’t use any products when I want to re black plastic bumpers they go grey because the oils in the plastic evaporate I have always used a blow torch you heat the surface of the plastic gently and using a nail brush rub it over and it brings the oil back to the surface and makes the plastic look like new
I tried a hot air gun first. It didn’t work as there was no oil left to rise. Nearly melted the plastic too!
Looks amazing 🤩 I have to try this 👍
I was surprised how good it is, I’ve even started using it on my outdoor garden furniture! - it’s original purpose. :)
@@comeinhandynow 😂👍
@@mtbville follow up video here ua-cam.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/v-deo.html
Tried the heat gun on my bumper and it looked brand new for about 2-3 months then faded back to grey again
Yep the heat gun method often doesn’t work well.
i reccomend using that oil 3 mores times after it dries. More oil will get abosorbed.
Good tip for really old plastic.
I’ve found there’s many ways to bring them back to there original finish but oils are good like you pointed out the other ways I’ve found are a heat gun and some patience! Wurth products make a plastic dye kit also works a treat.
Great video cheers
Thanks. Thanks for the information as well.
How long will it last sir?? thanks
Some I did 2 years ago are still good so a lot longer than those “back to black” type products.
@@comeinhandynow wow thanks sir, how about linseed oil? which is better
@@andrewzurbano11 I have heard people try it but I haven't done so myself. If I was to buy another can I would buy the Ronseal outdoor furniture oil, but so far I am still on the same can as it goes a long way!
@@comeinhandynow thank you sir
USING a heat gun first brings the oils in plastic back to the surface. You have to be careful using a heat gun but you'll notice it returns to the original color. Then using this oil and keeping it TREATED will ensure the best black plastic covering retaining it's color forever
What a great tutorial! Thank you x
Cheers!