Mr Black

Great, Easy Use Product

By: Tahlia on 29 October 2025

This product is fantastic! They are right when they say you only need a little! I have used this on 3 cars, ages ranging from 2001-2013 and it has brought each piece of rubber & plastic back to brand new. Incredibly easy to use, instructions straightforward and you get a lot of product for the price you pay, you wouldn’t even use a quarter of a bottle on one car!

Another excellent product

By: Jonathan on 14 October 2025

I bought this to use on the car window "belt line" weather strips on the four doors. I wasn't sure the product would even work on them since the material seems to be more of a rigid and (slightly rubberised) plastic versus a straight hard plastic and furthermore their natural finish is fairly smooth rather than textured but thought I would give it a try nonetheless. Despite my reservations, the product worked splendidly. The only deviation I made from the recommended guidelines was to do three coats with the first coat merely being an extremely thin "key" coat subsequent to the initial prep work. I then did two coats the normal way using the supplied purple sponge to level each coat down to a natural consistent satin finish. Although I cannot vouch for longevity, in terms of cosmetics the strips are now indistinguishable from new and if it means I have to do this once every year, it really is not that much of an impost - I really just need one evening where the temperature is within the required range and where there won't be any rain or dew over the following 12 hours. Once again I am very impressed with a Bowden's product. The brand has now become my "go to" and in all cases their products have provided superior results to brands I have used previously.

Mr Black is the best

By: Jo McIntosh on 3 July 2025

Applied this 1.5 years ago expecting it to need annual reapplication & fade over time, but it still looks as good as when it was first done and this is on wheel guards & bumpers that live outside 24/7 - No fading. I cannot recommend this amazing product more!!! Please NEVER stop producing this! Thank you for making my jeep look awesome!!!

Second to none

By: Chris Vallender on 2 July 2025

Once you go Mr Black, you'll never go back

Can Am Spyder

By: Terry on 10 June 2023

As with a lot of the other reviewers I have tried other big brand name products that are supposed to rejuvenate faded exposed plastics but have never really cut the mustard. I applied Mr Black as per instructions to the faded plastics on my Can Am Spyder…..wow…what a difference. Finally a product that lives up to the claims. Thank you Bowdens for developing such a great product. As with all Bowdens auto products….they just work….and Aussie made.

Great product. LESS IS MORE.

By: Tim on 28 February 2023

I bought this to restore some trim between windscreen and engine bay. I removed the trim to do it properly. I misread the instructions and the emphasis on *less is more* HEED THESE WORDS. I thought I would be clever and apply using a quality flat paint brush because the foam brush was too wide for some sections. The finish didn't look quite right and although smooth, it didn't dry properly overnight. I was able to remove it with a cloth and turps (fairly easily - it just came off like a skin because of how I applied it), I washed using dish soap, dried, then prep-coat, dried. Re-applied using a sponge brush without the stick and spread thinly to the surface and it looks just like I hoped. Much more natural looking than the first application. I did try the foam brush but found it easier to get a smooth consistent finish using it as a sponge without the stick. Apply drop by drop to the sponge until it spreads the colour to your satisfaction. I can see how the finish could be disappointing if not done the right way. Hope this helps!

Response
Hi Tim, Thanks for your feedback. Mr Black is one you definitely want to follow the instructions for! Less is more and a little goes a long way. Glad you got there in the end :). We have heaps of info, tips and tricks for Mr Black in our comprehensive guide here - https://www.bowdensown.com.au/guides/how-to-use-our-car-care/exterior-care/using-mr-black-restoring-sun-faded-black-plastic-t/

the Magic Mr Black

By: Dez on 11 July 2022

I have tried all kinds of "big name" products that cost a mint to put some decent colour back in to black plastic that has been turning grey from UV for years. I'm glad to say I finally found something that actually does what the advertising blub says. And , does it extremely well.used it on the mirrors, mud flaps , and the best bit, is the faded plastic under the windscreen wipers between the windscreen and Bonnet. Looks an absolute treat and when left over night the Mr Black sets like a rock. Love it❤️

Great Product

By: Mark on 16 March 2022

I used Mr Black after a recommendation and so impressed by the results. It was easy to apply instructions easy to follow. I am a fan of this product will use it on all my cars from now on. Thanks for a great result.

Beyond impressed

By: Claire on 5 January 2021

Wow! I am beyond impressed by the Mr Black product. I've never used anything like this on a car before but the application was incredibly easy, instructions well written and simple to follow. The results are far better than expected, parts on my Colorado had faded to grey and had tiger stripes, was expecting to do 2 coats but not required! 100% would recommend.

Absolutely amazing product! Best money I've spent

By: Glass 4 Classics on 16 November 2020

Bought this a few weeks ago to freshen up the bumper and mirrors on my Hilux. It was VERY easy to use and for the whole bumper, mirrors and other small sections probably used only 5% of the whole kit. So it will be able to be used for plenty of other vehicles moving forward. I had "tiger striping" noticeably visible on my bumper from years of sitting out in the sun and it even managed to make that disappear. Money well spent! Another awesome Bowden's product.