Gunzz
11-13-2008, 12:10 AM
Well today I have had it with the black bumpers turning a greyish white haze. I have bought numerous products but everything has only been a cover up. I know it's my fault as I take my truck through an automatic car wash between once and twice a week and even though I don't opt for the wax wash which is the addition of silicone in the water, I end up with the silicone anyway building up on the bumpers. This turns them greyish white.
I have spent countless hours searching forums and auto detailing groups, and have tried many of the members suggestions, however it would only mask the problem for a week or two, and then here returns the hazy bumpers.
Well I think today I came up with the answer, well at least I am hoping. After reading so much that alot of the haze was indeed what I thought, a buildup of silicone wax I decided to give something a try. I recently ordered a product called wax blaster, but it has not been delivered yet and I was getting impatient, so I decided to try Goo Gone. I says don't use on rubber however it seemed safe on plastic so I gave it a try.
With a scrub brush, I sprayed a portion of the bumper, let the product sit for a minute, then scrubbed it in a circular motion with the scrub brush. After letting that sit a few minutes I wiped it with a dry clean towel and what came off was a mess. A load of waxy buildup came off immediately allowing clean looking BLACK bumper to show through. I then used a wet towel and completely rinsed the area.
Now I know the bumper has looked good after the use of other products, I was a little reluctant to believe that the Goo Gone had worked, but I do know one thing. What came off on the towel was a big messy buildup of silicone wax and I think the Goo Gone has worked in removing the wax. At least I am hoping so. I will give it a couple days and then put a good protectant on after I see how it looks, but I want to wait to see it's real outcome after a few days of expected rain.
I'll let everyone know.
Mike
I have spent countless hours searching forums and auto detailing groups, and have tried many of the members suggestions, however it would only mask the problem for a week or two, and then here returns the hazy bumpers.
Well I think today I came up with the answer, well at least I am hoping. After reading so much that alot of the haze was indeed what I thought, a buildup of silicone wax I decided to give something a try. I recently ordered a product called wax blaster, but it has not been delivered yet and I was getting impatient, so I decided to try Goo Gone. I says don't use on rubber however it seemed safe on plastic so I gave it a try.
With a scrub brush, I sprayed a portion of the bumper, let the product sit for a minute, then scrubbed it in a circular motion with the scrub brush. After letting that sit a few minutes I wiped it with a dry clean towel and what came off was a mess. A load of waxy buildup came off immediately allowing clean looking BLACK bumper to show through. I then used a wet towel and completely rinsed the area.
Now I know the bumper has looked good after the use of other products, I was a little reluctant to believe that the Goo Gone had worked, but I do know one thing. What came off on the towel was a big messy buildup of silicone wax and I think the Goo Gone has worked in removing the wax. At least I am hoping so. I will give it a couple days and then put a good protectant on after I see how it looks, but I want to wait to see it's real outcome after a few days of expected rain.
I'll let everyone know.
Mike