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Offline kidger-gti

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couple questions on bumpers
« on: 26 September 2011, 17:35 »
basically im thinking about getting a front and rear bumper and smoothing the insert out and also planning on putting the anniversary bits on

so im wondering is best way to do the bumper by plastic welding then skimming filler over it ? (read some where that fibre glass is a no no ?)

also how much would a front and rear bumper cost me just second hand or what not ?

and finally how much would anniversary parts cost me ?


cheers james.

Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: couple questions on bumpers
« Reply #1 on: 26 September 2011, 17:39 »
ide plastic weld, then sand it down and keep plastic welding and sanding untill you have a smooth surface then get it sprayed.

fiberglas ect wil just snap as soon as you knok the bumper off a curb or something

Offline kidger-gti

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Re: couple questions on bumpers
« Reply #2 on: 26 September 2011, 17:42 »
whats best things to use to welding the plastic ?

also do you no and prices for the bumpers and anni parts ?

Offline barrym381

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Re: couple questions on bumpers
« Reply #3 on: 26 September 2011, 17:58 »
am sure there is a few golfs breaking in the breaking section bud might get the bumpers there or other bits u need

Offline Wayne

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Re: couple questions on bumpers
« Reply #4 on: 26 September 2011, 21:07 »
Avoid using too much filler it will end up cracking and failing out.

Offline Grand Master Patch

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Re: couple questions on bumpers
« Reply #5 on: 26 September 2011, 21:14 »
My buddy Pat has some smooth bumpers for sale,collection only though