SUN PAT PEANUT BUTTER (smooth).

[Disco Duck]

 

[Disco Duck]

AS A BUMPER FINISH RESTORATION TREATMENT.
I've known of this for years but never tried it until today.
There was a little bit at bottom of the jar ,although a bit on the dry side I decided to give it a try.
The front bumper was quite a mess .
I applied a little with a cloth, rubbed in the p. butter.
The oils in it put a shine to Black surfaces.
Made a big improvement to its
20 year old appearance.
Doesn't wash off for some time.
I used it on front bumper ,
both mirrors and door handles.
Note the dull untreated side panels.

 

[mistericeman]

AS A BUMPER FINISH RESTORATION TREATMENT.
I've known of this for years but never tried it until today.
There was a little bit at bottom of the jar ,although a bit on the dry side I decided to give it a try.
The front bumper was quite a mess .
I applied a little with a cloth, rubbed in the p. butter.
The oils in it put a shine to Black surfaces.
Made a big improvement to its
20 year old appearance.
Doesn't wash off for some time.
I used it on front bumper ,
both mirrors and door handles.
Note the dull untreated side panels.

Works similar to any oil based substance rubbed in ....

Timescale before needing re application is usually short ...

The reason for greying plastics is down to the volatile oils being removed by environmental conditions and UV degradation ....

Use of heat on the plastics to bring the volatile oils to the surface usually lasts longer BUT can leave the plastic brittle and susceptible to damage .

 

[r4dent]

With all that peanut butter on it, I'd be worried about mice eating the van.

 

[The laird]

Hot air gun hovered over plastics gives same results

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I had never heard of these "treatments", on our first van, I got a shade card from B&Q and picked a vinyl sample up, I put it on with a used washing up sponge, looked like the original, it was still on two years later, I've only just thrown the tub away it's been used on a few vans over the years, but this vans are the posh gloss painted ones.

 

[Tezza33]

With all that peanut butter on it, I'd be worried about mice eating the van.

Not just mice, I used it on my Panda which had a thin strip of plastic on the rear bumper and the dogs used to go out and lick it off

 

[wildebus]

Hot air gun hovered over plastics gives same results

That's the technique I use

This was my 15 year old VW T4 I did to fix the faded gray.

 

[trevskoda]

Not just mice, I used it on my Panda which had a thin strip of plastic on the rear bumper and the dogs used to go out and lick it off

Not if i had been there. slurp.

 

[bartman]

Well I suppose if you go through one of the drive-through safari parks it might keep the monkeys from ripping off the windscreen wipers

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Not just mice, I used it on my Panda which had a thin strip of plastic on the rear bumper and the dogs used to go out and lick it off

You’re putting peanut butter on a panda’s bum and getting your dogs to lick it off?! Does the RSPCA know about this… ?!!

 

[r4dent]

putting peanut butter on a panda’s bum and getting your dogs to lick it off?!

Is this on Youtube? (Asking for a friend)

 

[Disco Duck]

Looks even better under flood lights.

 

[Fazerloz]

Plastic bumper and trim paint is the way to go it takes a bit longer but lasts. I tried all the others and they either don't last or look blotchy to me. 3 year since I did mine and it still looks good.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Plastic bumper and trim paint is the way to go it takes a bit longer but lasts. I tried all the others and they either don't last or look blotchy to me. 3 year since I did mine and it still looks good.

I’ve been thinking of doing ours when I get some time and some spare energy - and the weather warms up a bit.

Is there any particular trim paint you might recommend, Faze?

 

[GMJ]

I had good, lasting results using this when detailing my cars...

C4 Permanent Trim Restorer - Gtechniq

Up to 2 years durability, restores trim to 'as new' condition, for use on all exterior trim.

www.gtechniq.co.uk

 

[Fazerloz]

No it was just some cans my local auto paint supplier had in, I am sure they all carry it and they will be happy to advise you the best way to get a decent result.

 

[Disco Duck]

I applied the sun pat peanut butter to the window rurounds .
It cleaned them up and restored thr Black colour .
It was then I noticed I had gotten a little sun pat on the plastic window .
I tried to rub it off but discovered it had also cleaned the perspex and removed some rain marks.
Anyway I treated all the perspex camper windows and surrounds .
Plus all the bumpers for about £1.00.
Rain runs off the windows now.