Bumpers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world, aren’t they? Protecting us from minor traffic altercations, filling in the gaps between the headlights and the road, and giving automotive TV presenters somewhere to rest their feet during that all-important closing link. To celebrate their general awesomeness, Royal-warranted car-care maestros Autoglym have unleashed a fabulous new concoction to keep them – and any other plastic trim on your motor – in tip top condition.

On any car where the bumper, the insert or any surrounding trim are left in their natural state, it never takes long for the evil concoction of UV exposure, general dirt and environmental fall-out to turn the once pristine surfaces into a faded, mottled, unsightly mass of plastic that makes even daily-dishwashered Tupperware look bright by comparison. Luckily, there’s no reason to drive around with the automotive equivalent of leprosy, as the new formulation of Bumper and Trim Gel from Autoglym puts you only a wipe away from showroom perfection.

This long-lasting dressing is a doddle to apply and fully restores the appearance of worn or weathered plastics to create an ‘as new’ appearance. Best paired up with the ubiquitous Autoglym Perfect Polish Applicator, it simply wipes over the tired, discoloured surface to reinvigorate it back to life, restoring a real pride of ownership – and doubtless adding a few pounds to the resale value of the recipient vehicle at the same time! Most satisfying of all, the ‘night and day’ effect of restoring tired, greyed plastic back to smart, satin black ranks up there with popping bubble wrap and stopping the petrol pump bang on all the zeroes!

For those that lie awake wondering whether to dial up their plastics to a glossy shine or wipe it down to a more subtle matt finish, you’ll be delighted to learn that the Autoglym New Formulation Bumper & Trim Gel can be tuned to suit your aesthetic preferences, with both effects providing excellent and even coverage, whether you’re performing crash colour surgery on your 1980 Renault 5 bumper for a quick sale makeover, or simply prepping your Focus RS door seals to decimate all in club concours. Whatever your aim, this product has the minerals to deliver.

Prior to launch, this clever new dressing went through an arduous development period, accompanying Autoglym’s extensive network of trade professionals and industry detailing maestros on every kind of job, from preparing seven-figure supercars, through to classics and commercials. Not all plastics and rubber finishes are the same, and products that work well on some can fare less well on others. By working with the best names in the industry, and gradually refining the formulation, the result is a product that can be used on any task, from major refurbishment of aged and tired panels and trims, up to preventative maintenance and showroom preparation on brand new vehicles.

Like all of the latest Autoglym products, this one’s as easy on the nose as the end results are on the eye, making the whole task hugely enjoyable – especially when you factor in the palatable price tag of £8.99.

For more information, or to buy some, click to www.autoglym.com ENDS.