How to Blacken Car Bumpers - A Surprisingly Good Way
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2018
- How to reblacken car plastic bumpers and other plastic trim? I found a surprising good way. Having used black trim wax or “back to black” as its sometimes called and found it to fade over the years, I experimented with some stuff I had available and found the hardwood furniture oil a surprisingly good way to make the bumpers look black again.
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Try it for yourself, this is just what I have done, that seems to work. And it lasts a LOT longer than those off the shelf ‘back to black’ type products. As it restores the lost oils in the plastic it is just what it needs. The plastic on this car was too old for the ‘hot air gun’ technique to work as there was little oil in the plastic to rise to the surface and I nearly melted them! So replacing the lost oil is best as in this video. A car I treated over 2 years ago is still good and noticeably better than untreated bits! I now use this furniture oil to refresh any black plastic, inside or out and even greyed black paintwork. It’s brilliant. Make sure you try it on a small spot out of the way first to make sure you are happy with it.
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:
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Or on eBay UK: ebay.us/ucbWUs
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Please try it for yourself first so that you dont blame me for any dodgy results! It has been marvelous for me and many others.
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Here is the usual stuff I’ve used in the past, which is meant to be for bumper blackening. However I have personally found that it does fade over the years too quite a grey colour, as in the video:
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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. CZcams 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.
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.
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.?
I tried it today I was amazed my car looks like new.thankyou 😊
Great!
Wow, thanks man, that was great. You sir have made the world a better place.
Thanks!
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.
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.
Thank you so much!!! I have tried everything else. Will give it a try. Thanks from GA.
Cheers.
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
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 czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.html
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?
Very good tip sir! Most of all, I fell in love with your Disco V8.. ❤ Cheers from Norway!
Cheers! It was fun. Sold now sadly.
Aww Norway!! Love from India ❤️
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?
@@TatsumakiSenpuuKyaku All the places I’ve used it are still good.
@@TatsumakiSenpuuKyaku Actually I can't tell since I have traded in my motorbike. When I handed it over (2 weeks ago) it looked perfect.
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 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.
What a great tutorial! Thank you x
Cheers!
Awesome info ... works as described 100% ... Thank you my friend
Thanks for the feedback.
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! 🤔😬😛😊
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
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.
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 😀
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.
looks very good .. thats a good product to use on them
Yes it is. Cheers.
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.
Boiled linseed oil mixed with paint thinner works a treat! 👍
I’m sticking to the Ronseal outdoor furniture oil since I know that works well. Also used it on faded black painted parts as well with good results. I wouldn’t want paint thinner on that.
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. :)
Would clear Danish oil work?
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 czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.html
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 czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.html
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.
Amazing. Thank you.
Cheers
Great video ❤
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
Great idea thanks for sharing
Cheers.
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 czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.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
Thanks for valuable video. You have got a new subscriber from India
Cheers
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.
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.
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.
Great tips thanks
Cheers
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.
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!
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
This is awesome! Thank you sir! How long did you have to go between applications? Will it last a few months at the least?
Yes lasts a long time. Some I did a couple of years ago is still good. Unlike those waxy ‘professional’ back to black products.
@@comeinhandynow thank you. I did my truck with back to black , but its name should be back to fade instead. You got the best video on CZcams on this subject
@@Emilthehun Thanks!
@@Emilthehun a new followup test here czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.html
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
Nicely educated Sir. Thanks..
Thanks.
is the Sir Nicely educated?
@@sommerfoto 🤣🤣🤣 i meant to say executed... It auto corrected it
Pledge floor polish works too.
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.
This worked on my JK bumper but not on door handles. Thanks
That’s good, cheers.
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.
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.
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
Great tip Thank you
Cheers
Good man, Thankyou.
You're welcome!
Great video. As a painter and decorator. I use linseed oil on my vw T4 plastic bumpers. Works awesome.
Thanks. Interesting to hear.
Hi eddt430, How is the bumper going with the linseed oil going so far? has started to fade again?
I'm a decorator I have osmo wax oil might try it out
@@broncobill861 Let us know how it goes mate. Decorators valeting!!
@i. rob No mate. I apply it with a lint free cloth then after 10 mins gentle wipe off excess with another lint free cloth. Real deep black look. So cheap and a bottle will last for ages. It drys off so not sticky.
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.
I'll be trying this tomorrow 👌
Great. I’m looking at a mini on which I just treated one side wing as a test to see what long term differences existed after many years, compared to the untreated side. We are now 3 years later and the treated side is noticeably a normal black compared to the untreated which is noticeably greyed.
@@comeinhandynow Very interesting! I'm surprised this hasn't caught on more. It worked very well on my car however it didn't turn out quite as black as your bumpers but I'm hoping it'll darken after several coats. The links you posted show a Ronseal "natural" finish but I'm wondering if we got a Ronseal with a darker finish than natural would it come out darker on the car. Any thoughts? Is the one you use just "natural"
@@fgcvhhbvjhbj Good to hear. I just used the shade I had, possibly a darker shade may make it blacker but it may be browner. Best to try on an area out of sight first.
I used a heat gun in a spraying action. Works a treat. Back to Black.
See other coments on heat gun, often doesn’t work. Didn’t on mine.
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.
Armorall won’t work?
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,
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.
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.
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.
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
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 long does that furniture oil on the bumper last?
So far so good!
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.
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.
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
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
been useing baby oil for years dose the same job 😁👍
Thanks for the input. Oil doesnt dry however so will attract dirt.
What do you use on the steps if they are faded?
Didn't I show that in the video? The same stuff.
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.
Going on dirt roads with a lot of fine dust ending up all over the car so I need to hose it down (even with just water not always with shampoos) so I wonder if this would withstand the dusting/cleaning cycles or if it will make things worse since the fine dust particles can gunk up and become even more embedded in the plastic by way of being trapped by the fine film of oil that would remain on the plastic itself. Thanks :)
I think it will be fine as it dries quickly and repels water afterwards so should aid in stopping dirt sticking I think. Try a small area first if you’re concerned.
New 3 years later test here: czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.html
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.
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.
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: czcams.com/video/sWGkTokpmbM/video.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!
Does this work as well on tires= tire shine?
I wouldn't as tyres are flexing all the time.
Wow amazing difference but how long will it last?
See video description, one I did 2 years ago is till good.
Does this remove or hide scuffs and scrapes/scratches?
Maybe slightly, but it mainly makes the plastic have it’s original colour.
Will the oil work on other colored bumpers like red?
Probably but you would want a clear coloured one.
Wonder if thompsons wood deck sealer would work??🤔🤔
I wouldn’t risk it, best to stick to furniture oil.
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.
How does this hold up under car washes?
Yes
There are three Ronseal furniture oils on that amazon page Which specific oil did you use OAK, TEAK or the CLEAR please?
Clear
Unbelievable! I just noticed some spotting on my roof rails when I was out yesterday and wondered what it was, till it started raining properly: black spots on grey! Must go and have a look at the rest of the car and maybe buy some furniture polish!
Yep the furniture oil (not polish) also works on fadded paint like roof rails! I’ve used it in loads of places!
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.
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.
lol great job just found your comment funny people trying to sue you lol people quick to blame other people and not doing the job properly in the first place
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
Would Murphy’s Oil Soap work?
Sorry, no idea.
Have you tried a heat gun by itself? From what I understand is that it work
Yes, tried that first. Didn’t work here.
Would grape seed oil work or olive oil?
It will probably remain oily. These hardwood furniture oils quickly go dry to the touch