Re-skinning a bumper . . .

odyssey · Jun 26, 2015

One of the inboard brackets on my colour-coded rear bumper has completely dissolved away, and I suspect that the other will self destruct when I try to remove it. I've found a good replacement nearby, but its the matt plastic generic type. - on examining it , the skin seems to be held on the steel bumper by clips along the top edge and what appears to be RTV type sealant elsewhere. There are a few bolts at the outer ends but they seem to be for the colour inserts. Does anyone know if the skins are transferrable?

TIA - Alastair

Littelwill · Jun 26, 2015

I had my bumper off and it can be done.. You'll need to find the strongest most potent RTV type stuff you can as its a sod to get it to stick.

Why not take a few photos of you doing it a lot of people ask about it..

benthomas · Jun 26, 2015

Not sure if this is the perfect stuff to use but i have used a product called tiger seal to fit a body kit in the past and it really does stick, after 48 hours it is impossible to remove without destroying the kit.

tomcat59alan · Jun 26, 2015

Yes they are interchangeable, when I did mine I sprayed expanding foam to stick them together. The type I used is for sticking plasterboard to walls.

odyssey · Jun 27, 2015

Thanks for the info gents, unfortunately this has now taken a back seat as the starter has suddenly, with no previous warning whatsoever, begun making horrible noises and won't turn it over, knackered bendix or -God forbid -

flywheel ring gear . . .

Investigating this morning.

Alastair

wil2813 · Jun 27, 2015

google sikaflex

Re-skinning a bumper . . .

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