Fix Your Car Issues with These Affordable Fixes

27. Restore Your Bumper with Shoe Polish

Items Needed: Shoe polish, sponge
Est. Price: $7*

With the passage of time, the impact of the sun, and daily use, your car’s bumper may wear down to an unflattering shade of gray. Did you know that your bumper’s formerly perfect black can be recovered easily by applying shoe polish with a sponge?

The amount that you will use depends on the black tone you’re looking for. The amount of shoe polish you use is up to you; just pass the product all over the bumper with a sponge. Work patiently and neatly, and your car’s bumper will look like new in just a couple of hours.