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  • Mastrcruse
    R3V Elite
    • Sep 2005
    • 5340

    #1

    Peanut Butter Love...............not

    So everyone that was blessed with metal bumpers, I decided to try the little "peanut butter" experiment.

    This is what I did:

    1) Clean all black parts on the bumper with soap water and armor all

    2) Label 4 section:
    A) Armor All only
    B) 5 minute peanut butter
    C) 10 minute peanut butter
    D) 20 minute peanut butter

    3) Apply thick, even peanut butter too all sections for count down

    4) Watch and wait for each time interval to expire

    5) Wipe off throughly

    6) Record results

    CONCLUSIONS:
    I have concluded that the peanut butter is not very effective on the bumpers. Although there are slight changes throughout the different time intervals it really isn't too noticeable.

    A) Armor All Only: Faded completely back after 5 minutes

    B) 5 minute peanut butter: This did get the bumper more glossy and black but faded back to about 90% of what it started with

    C) 10 minute peanut butter: The 10 minute interval is were the naked eye could tell there was a good amount of difference. It came out more black and appeared to be glossy. This returned to around 70% fade of what it started with

    D) 20 minute peanut butter: The 20 minute interval was the most improved by far. The bumper turned black again and was glossy. After watching all intervals fade back, this one faded back to about 50% of what it started out to be.

    Conclusions: Really, to tell you the truth, its not worth it. Use the peanut butter for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the kids or the wife/buddies. There are variables that can be address, such as the time and thickness of the peanut butter, most valuable variable though, I believe, is the time. There wasn't enough change to warrant the gas money, peanut butter money, towel money.

    Next time, I will try the 30-60 minute interval with the same thickness. I am also going to try the Forever Black, which I have downstairs.

    I will comment tomorrow after it has had time to settle and see if it makes a difference.

    The 20min picture is obviously the picture of the 20 minute interval. As you can see there is a difference between what had PB on it and what didn't. The other interval pics didn't come out, still haven't purchased a good camera so these are phone pictures.

    If you have any questions feel free to ask. I will add on to the thread when I have time to do 30-60 and forever black
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  • E30 Reaktionär
    Site Manager
    • Aug 2006
    • 14451

    #2
    Didn't your mom tell you not to waste food.

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    1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
    1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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    • Mastrcruse
      R3V Elite
      • Sep 2005
      • 5340

      #3
      haha yes but mine are pretty faded so she gave me permission.

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      • joshh
        R3V OG
        • Aug 2004
        • 6195

        #4
        By the looks of it you're the kind of guy that doesn't cover his bread with the PB fully.
        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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        • Mastrcruse
          R3V Elite
          • Sep 2005
          • 5340

          #5
          Actually the second shot was right after I bumped into it with my shorts, if that is what you are talking about. This is a also a messy process if you aren't careful

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          • browntown
            No R3VLimiter
            • Jun 2004
            • 3524

            #6
            I have a bottle of Mothers "Back to Black", heard it does okay.

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            • E30 Reaktionär
              Site Manager
              • Aug 2006
              • 14451

              #7
              There was a product called Black Chrome. But i haven't seen it for years(10+)

              1992 BMW 325iC
              1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
              1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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              • Mastrcruse
                R3V Elite
                • Sep 2005
                • 5340

                #8
                Originally posted by browntown
                I have a bottle of Mothers "Back to Black", heard it does okay.
                I am assuming you haven't tested it yet though correct?

                If you do post it up in this thread so people can see what works. I will be testing the Forever Black soon.

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                • AlarmedBread
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Sep 2006
                  • 1510

                  #9
                  You need to get the cheap, 10lb CAN of peanut butter with all the oil on the top. Follow that with some great grape ;)

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                  • nando
                    Moderator
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 34827

                    #10
                    Originally posted by browntown
                    I have a bottle of Mothers "Back to Black", heard it does okay.
                    it lasts for about a week...
                    Build thread

                    Bimmerlabs

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                    • browntown
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 3524

                      #11
                      figured, thats why I haven't done the work, seems like a lot, for a little payoff. hope to just get euro bumpers anyways to solve that problem. when in doubt, throw money at the problem.

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                      • DarkWing6
                        Moderator
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 7144

                        #12
                        I am pretty sure peanut butter is supposed to strip off old wax (that dried-on crap) that is on your trim not dye it black. It is basically the peanut oils that will break down the dried on wax. To do it well you will want to work it in with a nylon brush (toothbrush).



                        I have used the Griot's Bumper and Trim Reconditioner a couple times and it lasts really well. I used it on my foam rear is lip and it turns out great and has lasted a year without fading.

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                        • CorvallisBMW
                          Long Schlong Longhammer
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 13039

                          #13
                          Two words: Shoe Polish. It lasts forever, looks perfect and is easy to apply. Just rub it in with a stiff brush and then buff it with a soft one and follow up with a towel. It lasted me over a year before I felt I needed to re-apply, it works better than anything else I've tried.

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                          • Court M3
                            R3V OG
                            • Jan 2004
                            • 6713

                            #14
                            black shoe dye is even better
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                            • EWAustin
                              Wrencher
                              • Sep 2006
                              • 234

                              #15
                              If you want it to look really good (this is what I did, pics tomorrow)

                              Take the plastic off of the car (do your bumper surrounds, the trim strips, everything)
                              Clean it thoroughly
                              scuff the surface with a scotch-brite pad. Get extra-fine if you can find it.
                              Spray Paint 3-4 coats with this: http://www.midwayautosupply.com/show...iliateid=10050
                              Reinstall the trim.

                              You won't be disappointed.

                              EDIT: also, for polishing the aluminum bumpers themselves, get 0000 grade steel wool and some rubbing compound. It cleaned mine right up.
                              Last edited by EWAustin; 05-14-2007, 08:04 PM.
                              Eric Austin
                              1990 325i Sterling Silver
                              ///M3 CABs | ///M3 strut bearings | Bavarian Autosport springs | UUC Race Shifter | UUC Clutch Stop

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