Bumper shine

There’s nothing like brittle and grey plastic trim to knock a few pounds off the value of your car so it pays to clean those door protectors, spoiler and mirror mounts with specialist treatment. We exposed 14 to the worst of the winter weather to find the one for your car.
 
Winner
Mer Bumper & External Vinyl Cleaning Gel
Contact: 01992 512698 www.merproducts.com
Price: £6.99
This remarkable gel is fast making this category its own as this is its second consecutive victory. Good news for Mer and you as it is £2 cheaper this time around. It is great value for money as it lasts months beading away water from plastic trim long after our six-week test was over.
 
Commended
Turtle Wax Black in a Flash Matt
Contact: 01695 716610 www.turtlewaxeurope.com
Price: £4.99
For the easy life it’s hard to beat an aerosol and this one from Turtle Wax is our choice. It is great value and was only fractions behind our winner at the end of the test. We also preferred the understated finish of this Matt version to the more garish shines of some of its rivals here.
 
AA Car Essentials Trim Cleaner
Contact: 01474 564311 www.commaoil.com
Price: £4.99
Massive one litre trigger pack helps this Comma-produced cleaner win a commendation in this sector. Great for those on a tight budget, it can be used inside and outside the car, and proved it was durable in our test working right to the end if not quite as fast some more expensive rivals.