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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: SeaGolf on 27 January 2009, 22:47

Title: Hello new owner and a question
Post by: SeaGolf on 27 January 2009, 22:47

Hi,

Hello to you all from a new GTi owner/forum member.

Apologies for starting with a question...

Just picked up a 1990 8V Big Bumper in graphite which needs a bit of tlc but is worth saving. I have removed front and rear bumpers but the metalwork inside the bumpers that holds them to the car (called bumper irons I think) has rotted beyond repair. As the plastic painted part of the bumpers is fine can I get just the bumper irons and of so where from/how much.

Any pointers gratefully received.

Thanks

Title: Re: Hello new owner and a question
Post by: Mk2George on 27 January 2009, 23:14

Hi and welcome :)

I dont think you can get these parts seperately (could be wrong) but you might have to end up getting a used set of bumpers from good old ebay and using them or transferring the metalwork into your bumpers if possible.

Sorry I couldnt be more help but ive never seem the metalwork sold seperately

Cheers Tim

Title: Re: Hello new owner and a question
Post by: DarnPB on 28 January 2009, 08:25

The bumpers inners may still be available from VW, but you will pay for them. Alternatavly, get then from a scrapyard and just change the covers. With mu car, it was the other way round. The covers were horrible so I bought genuine covers fron VW, got them painted and fitted them. Its not a bad job to do. Just don't lose the wedges as you will need all of them.

Title: Re: Hello new owner and a question
Post by: rubjonny on 28 January 2009, 13:11

you can get the irons from VW, but the main one alone is  £80+VAT!  also be aware that gen vag and aftermarket bumpers have different bumper irons too :(

Title: Re: Hello new owner and a question
Post by: muppet on 28 January 2009, 16:14

ive go the same problem but im having to source another whole bumper (£30 :grin:) so it can be resprayed instead of getting the metal bar!!! silly hassles cos ive got two big bumpers but they both join to the plastic bumper in different ways!!!! :sad: