Yesterday I used Forever Black's two step process to restore the trim on the rear bumper. It didn't turn out that great since I was in a hurry. It does look a lot better from far away, but up close you can really tell it wasn't done very well. Anyways, I was wondering how I could remove this with the safest and least time consuming method since I will be redoing the dye part. Can I use rubbing alcohol and not risk ruining the paint? Any suggestions would be apppreciated. Thanks.

 

i'm assuming you only applied it to the soft, black portion of the bumper and not the actual painted section of the bumper?

since forever black is a dye, you're probably best off just re-touching it- ie just overlay the portion you botched. (forget about removing what's already applied- it's a waste of time.) if you use a small, foam applicator like the one they provide, you can ensure the dye goes on even and smooth. the trick is to (1) make sure that you do not over-saturate the sponge (or it will streak) and (2) mask off the border of where you're applying the dye.

i helped my friend re-touch the plastic door handles on his mini-van and noticed that forever black can be applied to look very convincingly well. but, it requires patience and the work of a steady hand... don't ever think you can do this kinda thing the right way in 15 minutes. give yourself at least an hour so you don't have to rush. and, go slow and go easy. that way you're less likely to make a mistake and can even recover if you do...

 

Thanks for the advice. Do you know an easier way to apply in inside area of the bumper, not the area where the shrouds are. I had trouble angling the bottle since it to big for the sponge to fit flat against the bumper.

 

what exactly is this "forever black" thing? kinda sounds like a shoe polish from your descriptions...

 

http://www.forevercarcareproducts.co...cts.htm#bumper

 

So you guys think that reapplying it over what I previously did should not be a problem? Should I use the cleaner that came with the kit before reapplying the dye? Also, how do I apply it in the flat area's, the flat portion on both sides of the rotor emblem? Thanks.