This stuff is a serious 10/10 Exterior plastic trims Interior plastic trims Rubbers Black felts around window trims Best thing iv used so far Has got my vx ss looking brand new Will be trying out your other stuff with great eagerness!!
Used this to restore the bumpers on three 14 year old Hilux utes that were being put up for sale. This is the product I've been looking for for 20 years! Brilliant results
Nice one guys, whilst there are similar products on the market the fact that your products are more easily accessable to the consumer is what makes them so great. I for one will be grabbing a bottle.
@@BowdensOwn BTW I used Wet Dreams for the first time last week, I never knew driving around in a mirror was a thing.... seriously that's a top shelf Sealant guys well done.
I just did my ten year old car with Mr Black, I can’t stop smiling my old girl/car looks so beautiful 😍 the black plastic, it truly looks factory new, I mean no detectable coating or blotchiness or anything, it just looks like the day I bought it, new again. I’ve never seen a product like this for black plastics, Bowdens you’ve won me, you bloody legends and I’m gonna tell everyone I know how good you guys are at formulating the legit good shit for cars. I already own a fair chunk of your product range and everything I’ve used so far has met or exceeded my high expectations. Thank you, thank you for making this product it’s truly magic. I actually have a couple questions, I’m about to use the 3 way and flaying rubber on the old girl/green machine and I bought the clean and restore thinking it was a polish? But I watched your video and saw that it’s more just a cleaner, which product should I use before I apply my usual carnuba wax, I was thinking she’d need a polish after claying rubber? Also I’m hearing a lot about ceramic coatings, do you guys do one of those I can apply myself or do u recommend one? I trust your advice will be better than I can get anywhere for the benefit of my car,
G'day Alison and thanks for the comment here. Stoked to hear you like Mr Black, we put a fair degree of time and effort into making it, so it's always great to hear when people get great results from it. The Paint Cleanse is our replacement for a "polish", which we cannot classify this product as, mainly due to it being a non abrasive cleaner we have for removing more stubborn embedded dirt, grime and other light marks from the undulating paint surface. You use this after the Three Way paint decontamination and Claying Rubber combination. A good simplified flow chart on our process can be found here: www.bowdensown.com.au/blog/latest-news/new-2020-flow-chart/ . Likewise you can see it used as a system in our video here with using Bead Machine: th-cam.com/video/NDCrvWrFJHA/w-d-xo.html Ceramic coatings are great, although we don't currently sell one, we are big fans due to the technology in them. There are LOTS of different ones out there and what is best is a hard one to say. Most of these coatings use the same base polyslizane ingredients but then the different manufacturers will blend them with numerous other ingredients to their own specs which allows for a lot of good variety. For the best results, I would recommend looking at getting a reputable professional detailer to do the coating for you as there is a large amount of prep work required for the coating to perform its absolute best. We have a good range of products that has been made to be compatible to help maintain the coatings as well: www.bowdensown.com.au/guides/how-to-use-our-car-care/exterior-care/maintaining-ceramic-coatings-with-our-car-care-pro/ Hope this all helps!
@@BowdensOwn Thanks mate, The only downside of the Mr Black i found was a few days later I used Tar Tar Tar, some of it ran down on to the black, as i was moving along the side of the car spraying it on the tar, it stripped the Mr Black in streaks. Have to redo. Maybe it didnt cure well in this colder weather weve had.
@@alisonaussie4995 thats our strongest cleaner there and if the plastic is not very porous it can be hard to Mr Black to bond into it, so stronger solvent based products can affect it there.
It has been 2 years I've been spraying tyre shines on ma 740GL 1989 bumpers and didn't last long because of weather condition. Until you have launched this product I didn't know about. I gave a second chance to my 740GL! It looks like my car came from a time travel! Thank you so much BowdensOwn! ☺️☺️
First time trying the product range. Been using other brand, so thought gave this brand a try. Love it, the cost, the performance is great. Affordable and yet give you first class result. Made my car just like brand new again. Gonna change all my products to you guys.
I use all your products, and I’m spewin because I just bought chemical guys trim restore, but it washes away and leaves streak marks on my paint when it rains, can’t wait to buy this product!
@@BowdensOwn Awesome to hear, I've placed my order online today. I'll make sure I tag you guys on Insta when I do the SP1 and Disco. Thanks for the reply
i have a 2012 hyundai ix35 which has a lot black plastic mr black is a great product as my car now looks a million bucks.here is a hack avoid rubbing your black trim when washing with brushes sponges or cloths be gentle when drying use a leaf blower to blow the water of your black trim don't use a chamois cloth on your black trim either rob from newcastle
What a coincidence! Did a full exterior detail to my fg ute last weekend and the only non Bowden's product I had to use was the meguires version of this lol
Hi mate, If it's a true ceramic coat, like a pro detailer uses in the small expansive bottles then I'd be a little hesitant, as the solvents in this could affect it, and this is not something we have tried. But if you mean a ceramic named spray sealant out of the bottle, no issues at all there.
Just picked up the "Black Box" kit 20mins ago. Excited to use it on my Wrangler! One Question: Once you've done the restoration can you still apply other products, Such as 303 UV Protectant over the top to provide some additional protection and longevity?
Hi mate, you can use other things over it once cured, but try it with some silicone free gear like our Vinyl Revival. We found in our early testing that products with silicone based formula's for treating plastics actually made the plastics worse over the longer term, UV protection or not..
Hi guy's, can the sponges be washed or are they a once use only item. If they can be washed is normal laundry liquid an adequate cleaner. Thanks for the product made my 20 year old corolla look much better.
Hi mate, with Mr Black being a penetrative rejuvenator its going to do the same on the pads, however we found they are fine to use at least a couple more times afterwards ok. Just store them with the soft side up, in a clean, dry place.
Quick 2 questions... 1. Should you tape off your paint work? Will this stain paintwork if left to dry on it? Is it damaging to modern paint surrounding the plastic parts? 2. If the plastic has a small scuff, will this dye the scuff to camouflage it? Make it dark and less visible?
Hi Juzzo, as we mention and show in this video, it won't stain clear coated paint, wipes off right afterwards, or later if you miss a bit, with our paint cleanse and restore. Should work on a scuff, just give it a bit of a clean first and you will have to do the entire area/ bar to make sure you get an even finish.
Hi mate, no it's not made to remove scratches in plastic, but can help visually as it covers the any marks making them more uniform, but they will still be there.
Hi Mitchell, thats a great use for it, we have the Australia's biggest reseller of Jetski's on the Gold Coast actually using it on all their craft now, as it works so well for the job.
Hi Tracey, you can certainly apply a spray sealant over it if you ever wished, like Bead Machine or Fully Slick. You would need to reapply when you notice the beading start to abate. The Lazy Wax can be used for a spray wax but I would not recommend the Auto Body wax cream or Beaut Beads paste wax as this may negatively affect it. I have never tried a polysilizane / ceramic coating over it though, so cannot say how that would go sorry.
The bottle of Vinyl Revival I bought a couple months back made reference to this product, I thought you guys had discontinued it! Would you recommend to apply Vinyl Revival the day after you apply Mr Black to protect it?
We get asked this one a bit - we find it works best on plastic thats already starting to degrade and grey, as the surface is compromised/ more porous and it's easier for the product to work its way into the plastic surface. You can do it if you wish to, sealing the top layer, but you'll be using it more often as it won't penetrate into it as well or last as long as the already degraded surface would. Hope that helps.
Hey guys. Not sure if you’re still reading comments on this video. Quick question: Can I use this on the black trim on a brand new car? Obviously it’s fine at the moment because it’s new but will applying this prevent fading or is it more for restoring? Thanks :)
Hi mate, sorry for the late reply. Yes you can of course if you wish do this as it does protect thanks to the UV absorbers we put in the formula and will help seal the surface and prevent the fading.
Hi Alex, maintaining is pretty easy, just keep it clean. All our car washes and after-wash sealants like Happy Ending and Wet Dreams, even Fully Slick can be used on it after the 12 hour curing, no issues.
Hi, I bought this a couple weeks ago. Will it work on my VN commodore bumpers that are faded? Just a bit unsure as from factory they were dark grey bumpers not black ones. Will it return the bumpers to a dark grey colour or does it only work on black bumpers? Cheers.
@@BowdensOwn no worries, thanks for the reply. I’ll still be able to use it on the door handles and other bits of plastic trim that are black. I’ll try something else like a heat gun on the bumpers to restore the original dark grey look. Cheers.
Sorry mate, I do not quite understand what you mean here... I would watch the video, as this is not sprayable at all, but it a lot more protective than the spray you mention..
Hi mate, sorry for the late reply here. You can get Mr Black via our website where it can be shipped direct to you, but be aware that it's a long flight away from the UK and freight can be a tad expensive. www.bowdensown.com.au/mr-black
Very disappointed with this product after using it on an ‘05 mini. Two coats as per instructions. Only good for a slightly faded surface IMO. For $85 I would expect a better result.
G'day Garth, I love to get more feedback on this having done a more than a few Mini's now with it (a couple even when developing it) and having no issues there, even this video here was a little more than slightly faded too. Drop us a email to info@bowdensown.com.au with some a bit more in depth information of the issues with some images if you could too please. - Dan Bowden
Bloody awsome stuff....just used it.
And ya gotta read the warning labels....absolutely hilarious Aussie humour involved.
Cheers mate, glad to hear you liked it!
As Borat would say, "Very Nice, great success"
Good job you put the tape line in so we could see where you ended application 😆😆
Can’t wait to give this a go on my 03 Caprice 👌🏼👍🏼
Like all Bowden's Own products the finish looks absolutely amazing! Got to love quality products that are Aussie!
Great job Dan and your team! Another great Aussie business.
Thanks 👍
This stuff is a serious 10/10
Exterior plastic trims
Interior plastic trims
Rubbers
Black felts around window trims
Best thing iv used so far
Has got my vx ss looking brand new
Will be trying out your other stuff with great eagerness!!
Thanks for sharing mate!
Used this to restore the bumpers on three 14 year old Hilux utes that were being put up for sale. This is the product I've been looking for for 20 years! Brilliant results
Cheers mate, we have been getting a lot of great feedback on it, stoked to hear it did the job for you too.
This product is awesome, nothing else even comes close in my opinion.
Used it on my motorbike the best product I have used so far 10/10
Cheers mate, you'll be really happy how long it lasts as well. :)
Nice one guys, whilst there are similar products on the market the fact that your products are more easily accessable to the consumer is what makes them so great. I for one will be grabbing a bottle.
Thank you Ken, just doing what we can for Aussie manufacturing and all those jobs in stores as well.
@@BowdensOwn BTW I used Wet Dreams for the first time last week, I never knew driving around in a mirror was a thing.... seriously that's a top shelf Sealant guys well done.
I just did my ten year old car with Mr Black, I can’t stop smiling my old girl/car looks so beautiful 😍 the black plastic, it truly looks factory new, I mean no detectable coating or blotchiness or anything, it just looks like the day I bought it, new again. I’ve never seen a product like this for black plastics, Bowdens you’ve won me, you bloody legends and I’m gonna tell everyone I know how good you guys are at formulating the legit good shit for cars. I already own a fair chunk of your product range and everything I’ve used so far has met or exceeded my high expectations. Thank you, thank you for making this product it’s truly magic. I actually have a couple questions, I’m about to use the 3 way and flaying rubber on the old girl/green machine and I bought the clean and restore thinking it was a polish? But I watched your video and saw that it’s more just a cleaner, which product should I use before I apply my usual carnuba wax, I was thinking she’d need a polish after claying rubber? Also I’m hearing a lot about ceramic coatings, do you guys do one of those I can apply myself or do u recommend one? I trust your advice will be better than I can get anywhere for the benefit of my car,
G'day Alison and thanks for the comment here. Stoked to hear you like Mr Black, we put a fair degree of time and effort into making it, so it's always great to hear when people get great results from it.
The Paint Cleanse is our replacement for a "polish", which we cannot classify this product as, mainly due to it being a non abrasive cleaner we have for removing more stubborn embedded dirt, grime and other light marks from the undulating paint surface. You use this after the Three Way paint decontamination and Claying Rubber combination. A good simplified flow chart on our process can be found here: www.bowdensown.com.au/blog/latest-news/new-2020-flow-chart/ . Likewise you can see it used as a system in our video here with using Bead Machine: th-cam.com/video/NDCrvWrFJHA/w-d-xo.html
Ceramic coatings are great, although we don't currently sell one, we are big fans due to the technology in them. There are LOTS of different ones out there and what is best is a hard one to say. Most of these coatings use the same base polyslizane ingredients but then the different manufacturers will blend them with numerous other ingredients to their own specs which allows for a lot of good variety. For the best results, I would recommend looking at getting a reputable professional detailer to do the coating for you as there is a large amount of prep work required for the coating to perform its absolute best. We have a good range of products that has been made to be compatible to help maintain the coatings as well: www.bowdensown.com.au/guides/how-to-use-our-car-care/exterior-care/maintaining-ceramic-coatings-with-our-car-care-pro/
Hope this all helps!
@@BowdensOwn Thanks mate, The only downside of the Mr Black i found was a few days later I used Tar Tar Tar, some of it ran down on to the black, as i was moving along the side of the car spraying it on the tar, it stripped the Mr Black in streaks. Have to redo. Maybe it didnt cure well in this colder weather weve had.
@@alisonaussie4995 thats our strongest cleaner there and if the plastic is not very porous it can be hard to Mr Black to bond into it, so stronger solvent based products can affect it there.
It has been 2 years I've been spraying tyre shines on ma 740GL 1989 bumpers and didn't last long because of weather condition. Until you have launched this product I didn't know about. I gave a second chance to my 740GL! It looks like my car came from a time travel! Thank you so much BowdensOwn! ☺️☺️
Cheers mate, stoked to hear it has worked for you.
This is going to be popular 👌🏻
Finally. Saw the mention of Mr black on another product a while back. Now its finally out. My R34 will love this
First time trying the product range. Been using other brand, so thought gave this brand a try. Love it, the cost, the performance is great. Affordable and yet give you first class result. Made my car just like brand new again. Gonna change all my products to you guys.
Thanks mate, super appreciated you gave us a go and now like what we make and create here. :)
Great work Bowden’s Own!
Thank you mate.
Thankyou for that video. I'm about to give it a go. Will take before and after shots. Cheers it's sure a great product. 🙏🏼
I use all your products, and I’m spewin because I just bought chemical guys trim restore, but it washes away and leaves streak marks on my paint when it rains, can’t wait to buy this product!
This one won't do that. :)
Awesome 👍 Now I can detail the Discovery completely with Bowden's
Gareth who works here has a Disco as well, we applied it just over a year ago and its still looking great.
@@BowdensOwn Awesome to hear, I've placed my order online today. I'll make sure I tag you guys on Insta when I do the SP1 and Disco. Thanks for the reply
perfect just what i have been waiting for
It has been quite a wait, but will be well worthwhile. :)
Yer like this. Dosent last forever but a fair while. Like it cheers
Well done guys an other fantastic product thumbs up.
Actually great to give feedback on something that works. I do but cant help sayin stuff is shit if it is. Thanks
Need to get some of that for my brothers neglect forester
The main image on the bottle is that same model car, worked so well there.
i have a 2012 hyundai ix35 which has a lot black plastic mr black is a great product as my car now looks a million bucks.here is a hack avoid rubbing your black trim when washing with brushes sponges or cloths be gentle when drying use a leaf blower to blow the water of your black trim don't use a chamois cloth on your black trim either rob from newcastle
Superb video very Informative 👍
Glad you liked it, its a really great product.
What a coincidence! Did a full exterior detail to my fg ute last weekend and the only non Bowden's product I had to use was the meguires version of this lol
We got wind of this and banged this together just for you mate. Don't disappoint us now. :)
Can't wait to use this on my window frame of my i20N, but would love to know if I can ceramic coat over the Mr Black?
Hi mate, If it's a true ceramic coat, like a pro detailer uses in the small expansive bottles then I'd be a little hesitant, as the solvents in this could affect it, and this is not something we have tried. But if you mean a ceramic named spray sealant out of the bottle, no issues at all there.
@@BowdensOwn so much appreciated guys, I'll use a spray sealant rather than ceramic, I can't thank you enough for the advice 💜💜💜
I'm not impressed ,it didn't get the scratches out !! Great work guys !
Ha, if only and then be able to prevent scratches ever happening in them as well. :)
Mini owners are smiling 😆 can’t wait
Oh yes! We have one local mini we have been testing and monitoring how it's going on for the last year, with really great results.
BowdensOwn does adding any other layers or protection such as wet dreams/ happy ending effect it in anyway?
@@BLU4LFE13 it helps it for sure, that was the main testing we were doing on the mini there too They work awesome as a combo!
Just picked up the "Black Box" kit 20mins ago. Excited to use it on my Wrangler!
One Question: Once you've done the restoration can you still apply other products, Such as 303 UV Protectant over the top to provide some additional protection and longevity?
Hi mate, you can use other things over it once cured, but try it with some silicone free gear like our Vinyl Revival. We found in our early testing that products with silicone based formula's for treating plastics actually made the plastics worse over the longer term, UV protection or not..
Awesome
Hi guy's, can the sponges be washed or are they a once use only item. If they can be washed is normal laundry liquid an adequate cleaner. Thanks for the product made my 20 year old corolla look much better.
Hi mate, with Mr Black being a penetrative rejuvenator its going to do the same on the pads, however we found they are fine to use at least a couple more times afterwards ok. Just store them with the soft side up, in a clean, dry place.
Quick 2 questions...
1. Should you tape off your paint work? Will this stain paintwork if left to dry on it? Is it damaging to modern paint surrounding the plastic parts?
2. If the plastic has a small scuff, will this dye the scuff to camouflage it? Make it dark and less visible?
Hi Juzzo, as we mention and show in this video, it won't stain clear coated paint, wipes off right afterwards, or later if you miss a bit, with our paint cleanse and restore.
Should work on a scuff, just give it a bit of a clean first and you will have to do the entire area/ bar to make sure you get an even finish.
Excellent work. This is what a premium car care brand should be! Just a quick question, can I use it to remove plastic scratches on new cars?
Hi mate, no it's not made to remove scratches in plastic, but can help visually as it covers the any marks making them more uniform, but they will still be there.
Does salt water affect it would like to use on jet ski on the faded black plastic
Hi Mitchell, thats a great use for it, we have the Australia's biggest reseller of Jetski's on the Gold Coast actually using it on all their craft now, as it works so well for the job.
Impressive👍
Thanks 😁
Hi, can you apply sealants/waxes or coatings over this product once ita fully cured?
Hi Tracey, you can certainly apply a spray sealant over it if you ever wished, like Bead Machine or Fully Slick. You would need to reapply when you notice the beading start to abate.
The Lazy Wax can be used for a spray wax but I would not recommend the Auto Body wax cream or Beaut Beads paste wax as this may negatively affect it. I have never tried a polysilizane / ceramic coating over it though, so cannot say how that would go sorry.
The bottle of Vinyl Revival I bought a couple months back made reference to this product, I thought you guys had discontinued it! Would you recommend to apply Vinyl Revival the day after you apply Mr Black to protect it?
Hey mate, yes you could do this, or you could just use the Mr Black again down the track when you feel it needs it.
If i was to apply to new plastic would i be protecting it from looking like the above ? Preventative maintenance or am I looking at it the wrong way ?
We get asked this one a bit - we find it works best on plastic thats already starting to degrade and grey, as the surface is compromised/ more porous and it's easier for the product to work its way into the plastic surface. You can do it if you wish to, sealing the top layer, but you'll be using it more often as it won't penetrate into it as well or last as long as the already degraded surface would. Hope that helps.
Can you use this on the rubbers around the side windows? the bits above the hard plastic trims on some vehicles? Awesome stuff guys cheers 🍻
It will work, but not long term there sorry, it's more formulated for the harder plastic trims.
Hey guys. Not sure if you’re still reading comments on this video. Quick question: Can I use this on the black trim on a brand new car? Obviously it’s fine at the moment because it’s new but will applying this prevent fading or is it more for restoring? Thanks :)
Hi mate, sorry for the late reply. Yes you can of course if you wish do this as it does protect thanks to the UV absorbers we put in the formula and will help seal the surface and prevent the fading.
Great Product. What is the proper process to maintain after applied ? Meaning in between applications..
Hi Alex, maintaining is pretty easy, just keep it clean. All our car washes and after-wash sealants like Happy Ending and Wet Dreams, even Fully Slick can be used on it after the 12 hour curing, no issues.
Just bought this. Is it suitable to apply on the rubber around the windows??
No mate, this one is not for rubber sorry.
Hi, I bought this a couple weeks ago. Will it work on my VN commodore bumpers that are faded? Just a bit unsure as from factory they were dark grey bumpers not black ones. Will it return the bumpers to a dark grey colour or does it only work on black bumpers? Cheers.
Hi Chase, if you want them black it will work a treat... But it will not make the orginal grey bumpers stay grey sorry.
@@BowdensOwn no worries, thanks for the reply. I’ll still be able to use it on the door handles and other bits of plastic trim that are black. I’ll try something else like a heat gun on the bumpers to restore the original dark grey look.
Cheers.
Can this be spayed with other UV protection like 303 Aerospace?
Sorry mate, I do not quite understand what you mean here... I would watch the video, as this is not sprayable at all, but it a lot more protective than the spray you mention..
Would this work on matte black racing stripe to hide oxidation?
No sorry mate, this one is best for ABS plastics that textured and are greying, not the plastic vinyl.
Once cured can you spray this with bead machine ?
If you wish mate, no harm there. Won't be as good as it is on paint, but it will help repel water afterwards.
Any chance of getting this in NZ?
Hi mate, good news as Repco stores should have it in NZ, as well as David over there via the website - www.bowdensow.co.nz
Any way of getting it in the UK ?
Hi mate, sorry for the late reply here. You can get Mr Black via our website where it can be shipped direct to you, but be aware that it's a long flight away from the UK and freight can be a tad expensive.
www.bowdensown.com.au/mr-black
How would this go on vinyl?
Hey Colin, it's not something we made it for, but we have seen other people use it and it works.. Always test first though if you were to try this ok.
will it work on rubber surrounds or rubber products?
Sorry mate, its not made for those surfaces.
can it be layered with fully slick?
Not quite for that one mate. :)
Your right vinyl revival
It's ok to use a plastic dressing over the top once it's cured?
If you wished, but there really is no need to mate.
Very disappointed with this product after using it on an ‘05 mini. Two coats as per instructions. Only good for a slightly faded surface IMO. For $85 I would expect a better result.
G'day Garth, I love to get more feedback on this having done a more than a few Mini's now with it (a couple even when developing it) and having no issues there, even this video here was a little more than slightly faded too. Drop us a email to info@bowdensown.com.au with some a bit more in depth information of the issues with some images if you could too please. - Dan Bowden