Faded Bumper

[neptune1230]

My daughter's '00 Grand Cherokee bumper has chalky look and color is gone. I have searched and found no threads discussing this problem. I have since noticed this on many Cherokees going down the road. Is there a fix or is replacement the only option. Thanks for any help....

[jeeperphil]

the white powdery look is oxydation. that can sometimes be buffed out. you could also try a rubbing compound and try rubbing it out yourself by hand. this sometimes leaves swirl marks in the finish. body shops ussually don't charge much to buff small area like a bumper. other option is to repaint.

[fredjacksonsan]

There are several threads addressing this same issue in the Wrangler forums, apparently the wheel flares fade badly on some model years.

[hulkmn069]

try cleaning it up with some prepsol or something similar let it dry out then put some quality spray wax on it and continue to add the wax about once a month after that. but the cleaning before hand is fairly important if you want the wax to stay.

[OverBoardProject]

Mothers makes this product.
I've used it on several bumpers including 1 Grand Cherokee with good results.

It often takes 2 coats