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| doug_b_928 |
 Aug 22 2019, 07:20 PM
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I'm going to need a new front bumper top from 914Rubber, but I'm hoping to save the rear one. It's in really nice shape but it looks dirty, dull/faded (see pic below). What's the best way to bring it back to looking its best?
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| gereed75 |
Aug 23 2019, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States 
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Great tips guys. Not sure it is needed in this instance, but I did a pretty effective repair using black 3M 5200 adhesive. This stuff would definitely work to secure new anchors too. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=240803&hl=
With some diligence it might be possible to reskin a bumper top with a “ skim” coat of this stuff. Maybe?? |
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| Mikey914 |
Aug 25 2019, 10:09 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,665 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(gereed75 @ Aug 23 2019, 04:48 AM)  Great tips guys. Not sure it is needed in this instance, but I did a pretty effective repair using black 3M 5200 adhesive. This stuff would definitely work to secure new anchors too. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=240803&hl= With some diligence it might be possible to reskin a bumper top with a “ skim” coat of this stuff. Maybe?? Yes it is possible to “Reskin”, difficult to get the texture correct. The problem is that with vibration and heating and cooling cycles it will separate as the base material is over 45 years old and even if glued, will come apart. Maybe you get a year or two, but eventually it will fail. But hey you got an arts and crafts project to keep you busy next weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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doug_b_928 Best way to refresh rear bumper top Aug 22 2019, 07:20 PM
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