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Re: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers
As far as painting the bumpers..... go to a paint store. (look in the
yellow pages if you aren't sure where your local one is) They *normally*
have a SEM display that will hold spray cans of most every trim/bumper color
including plastic adhesion promoters and whatnot. SEM will retain the
texture if that is what you are after and their colors really cover well.
Now as far as filling in cracks and holes..... without sounding like a
broken record.... Paint store! 3M has really nice epoxy's that will work
well. Ask the paint guys for a 3M brochure and take a look. They have them
for seam welding, filling, etc. The only warning I have for you is that the
epoxy *kit* must be used in a special twin tube caulking gun that is kind of
pricey. (like$45.00 for the gun) The epoxy cost me $24 bucks or so and I
just smiled and explained that since I was buying paint and all this other
stuff..... could I just borrow a gun to use for that day. "No problem" ,
the guy said. So try that unless you plan on using alot of the body shop
tools again.
HTH,
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: Anthony Pelletier <vwnuts@yahoo.com>
To: S. Coleman <deadbolt@mindspring.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers
>
> This all sounds like good advice. The only thing I
> might not do is the truck bedliner. I'd just stick
> with flat or bumper black. I think you'd loose too
> much of the bumpers original texture.
>
> I also have a question. I have small holes in mine
> that were made by screwing a lisence plate to it. How
> can I fill these? I also have a small crack. Does
> anyone have a way to fill these in???
>
> Tony
>
> --- "S. Coleman" <deadbolt@mindspring.com> wrote:
> > Haha,..... someone else has found the cure-all to
> > painting. Bulldog is
> > actually really good stuff when you compare it to
> > similar stuff made by PPG
> > and Dupont paint supplies. The paint stripper for
> > flex. parts is great
> > stuff. Follow the directions and you'll be fine.
> > The only problem I ever
> > had with it is when I did my front bumper on a windy
> > day. (over spray on my
> > arms.. burnt like hell) I sprayed the stuff on and
> > let it sit for about 10
> > min and just kind of *scrubbed* it off with some 3M
> > red *scotch brite* pads.
> > (you'll find them right there with the other paint
> > supplies you found) If
> > you need a second coat to get the primer off, (if
> > they used one), then allow
> > the bumpers to dry well before second coat.
> > OH,.... and *use* that adhesion promoter....
> > excellent stuff and it
> > prevents the mold agents in plastic from bubbling
> > that new paint.
> > HTH,
> > Chris
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <thescirocco@juno.com>
> > To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 10:39 AM
> > Subject: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers
> >
> >
> > > I'm in the process of restoring my recently
> > acquired Mk.1 euro bumpers.
> > >
> > > What is a safe way to remove the old bumper paint
> > from the bumper covers?
> > >
> > > Someone has tried to paint them and it has a lot
> > of runs and parts where
> > > there's bumps in the paint, from excessive spray.
> > >
> > > I picked up a can of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter,
> > and a can of Plasti-Kote
> > > Bumper Black.
> > >
> > > Bulldog also has a paint remover for bumpers and
> > flexible plastic,
> > > but I'm a little nervous about using it on these
> > practically
> > > irreplaceable bumper skins.
> > > Has anyone here used the Bulldog plastic paint
> > remover?
> > >
> > > So far I've taken apart the front bumper,
> > straightened the crossmember,
> > > blasted and POR'd the brackets, and reassembled tt
> > using stainless
> > > hardware.
> > >
> > > The rear bumper is still all apart, and the one
> > inner plastic support 531
> > > 807 323A had a bunch of cracks in it.
> > > I've been using a "crack" lighter, to melt the
> > plastic, and a brass punch
> > > (by hand), to make the edges come together.
> > > The part is now rigid again, and I'm going to drip
> > P-tex (ski base
> > > repair) all over the mends for reinforcement.
> > >
> > > I called the dealer and he can get me a 531 807
> > 323 (without the "A"),
> > > but since it is a discoutinued piece, they won't
> > take it back if it's
> > > wrong.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know if the 531 807 323A and the 531
> > 807 323 are functionally
> > > the same?
> > >
> > > I also picked up a can of Dupli-Color Truck Bed
> > Coating for the carpet
> > > less floor in my GTI.
> > > The semi-flat black finish is very similar to the
> > Bumper Black spray, but
> > > it is thicker and abrasion resistant.
> > > I'm thinking that this stuff might be ideal for
> > bumpers, since it is much
> > > tougher.
> > >
> > > The rear bumper plasic sliders that are
> > plasti-welded to the inside of
> > > the bumper skins need to be replaced...
> > > I was going to sacrifice a set of Mk.1 US bumpers,
> > since the slider width
> > > is the same, any other ideas?
> > >
> > > Any ideas or information will be greatly
> > appreciated!
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Peter - http://thescirocco.com - Techtonics
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