P38_Crazy

Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #1

Hello all

So when i got my p38 The front bumper seems to have gone all wavey/warped causeing the grill not fit correctly... Any ideas on how to fix it ? (Pictures attached)
Thanks.

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #2

You may find that the bumper has had a nudge at on end. If you drop the bumper off, I seem to remember some clips involved in holding the plastic outer to the metal inner.
If all else fails you may be able to clamp it and glue it down.

 

P38_Crazy

Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #3

Ah thank you that seems like it could be the culprit. I will take the bumper off tomorrow to have a little look.

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

Full Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #4

Or there might be rust bubbling up there.

 

Jon Dor

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #5

P38_Crazy said:

Ah thank you that seems like it could be the culprit. I will take the bumper off tomorrow to have a little look.

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Looks like a molehill to me! Hope it's easily fixable when the bumper comes off..

 

Dopey

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #6

Might go back with a bit of heat from a hair dryer??

 

Jon Dor

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2019

• #7

Dopey said:

Might go back with a bit of heat from a hair dryer??

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Definitely...moles HATE the hairdryer treatment!

 

P38_Crazy

Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #8

just an update. i've removed the bumper and thank god the metal frame was not dented or rusty. It just seems to be that the plastic is lifting.
So tomorrow im gonna be clamping it all down and trying my luck with heat or some type of glue.
Wish me luck

 

Jon Dor

Well-Known Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #9

P38_Crazy said:

just an update. i've removed the bumper and thank god the metal frame was not dented or rusty. It just seems to be that the plastic is lifting.
So tomorrow im gonna be clamping it all down and trying my luck with heat or some type of glue.
Wish me luck

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Nice one!
No sign of the mole then? Must've scared it away...

 

Mark Piercy

Well fumbled member....

Full Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #10

Damn, I had to pay 170€ for a crumpled bumper and you got yours for free???

 

P38_Crazy

Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #11

i think im going to count my self lucky with this one. The bumper plastic seems to be very easy to move. So with a tad of heat the bugger should go back.

 

Mark Piercy

Well fumbled member....

Full Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #12

P38_Crazy said:

i think im going to count my self lucky with this one. The bumper plastic seems to be very easy to move. So with a tad of heat the bugger should go back.

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Slowly slowly my friend, they are mega bucks new!! Mine came from landrovers and the tw@ts at the repair shop damaged it before it was even fitted...

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

Full Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #13

P38_Crazy said:

i think im going to count my self lucky with this one. The bumper plastic seems to be very easy to move. So with a tad of heat the bugger should go back.

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It should have little metal clips holding the plastic on.

 

Rubberknees

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Dec 2, 2019

• #14

Evo stick make a glue called sticks like sh*t and it really does. Water proof for outdoor use as well. Have used it for loads of jobs

 

Jon Dor

Well-Known Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #15

Did you get this fixed OK?