pjc615ukuk Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi. Please forgive my stupidity, but I am looking to have my rear bumpers re chromed before spring. Not too ashamed to admit I am a complete dullard when it comes to anything 'mechanical' and just wondered if there are any potential 'pit falls' to their removal? Better to be safe than sorry... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Only rusted in bolts.Get someone to hold one side as you undo the bolts.Once off you can separate into three parts.Moss sell the rubber joining strips. Refit with stainless bolts and a smear of copper slip. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 +1 to that especially getting a helper to hold one side. The bumper is a lop-sided weight and if it isn't balanced using a helper then it will rotate and scrape your paint.... ask me how I know! Cheers Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Undo the outer fixings first (rear wing) and then the rearmost ones (rear panel) , soak in plenty of plus gas before attempting to undo the bolts and yes get a friend to help support. ATB Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks Chaps, I really appreciate your advice even though it may well seem obvious I hadn't given any thought as to the sequence of bolt removal, and I'd be suicidal if I damaged the bodywork. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Probably best just to crack all the bolts first to make sure they are all undo-able...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Definitely 2 people and it would not hurt to put a bit of masking tape around the bumper area as well, wish I did as I scuffed the paintwork a little when I was putting the bumper back on last summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richard61 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I replaced the bolts on the bumpers, after plating, with studs. The advantage was I could hang the bumper through the holes in the body and my feeble helper had less chance of dropping the bumper and damaging the paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks to everyone for their input. Much appreciated! Another daft question if I may though? The car had a fairly 'comprehensive' restoration less than 9 months ago, so I doubt I will be encountering seized nuts etc so hoping the removal should be fairly ( famous last words) easy. How long would you reckon the job will take...is it an half hour, or a half day of a job? The only reason I ask is I will need to get an extra pair of hands to help me and don't want to underestimate the time scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 If the nuts are new then its half hour job so long as you haven't got wheel arch liners in the way. The rear most nuts are more tricky to get at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Don't be embarrassed to ask anything on this forum everyone is happy to help, and it may be a question others are wanting to ask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 PJC615 you have a pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Click on this link: info@groupharrington.com They make superb stainless steel bumpers for a very reasonable price. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 " Another daft question if I may though? " There are no daft questions. Only daft answers from folks who ought to know better. Plus Gas is a bonus when removing anything bolted or screwed together. I just apply a dab with a small (as in artist's) paintbrush the evening before, let it work overnight, saves much grunting and heaving next morning. And make sure the spanner or socket fits properly - if the tool is worn, bin it ! Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks once again to all respondents, Bumpers off this weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks once again to all respondents, Bumpers off this weekend! Hope your missus is happy with you fiddling with someone's front and rear end !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hope your missus is happy with you fiddling with someone's front and rear end !! Made me chuckle Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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