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Straightening bumpers for painting #1104971
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Front/rear bumpers for my '69 barracuda are not straight but I don't want to spend the money on getting them straightened/rechromed (race car). Thinking of doing my best to get them straight and then use filler and paint. Any suggestions on getting these straight enough for paint? Heat and BFH??

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting [Re: VITC_GTX] #1104972
11/01/11 01:08 AM
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Just buy some fiberglass bumpers from Sled City Fiberglass for $145 each.

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting [Re: THE GLASS MAN] #1104973
11/01/11 02:08 AM
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Glass bumpers for a race car isn't a bad call, but if you want to use the steel bumpers what you'll find is they are actually easier to work than body sheet metal... It takes more force but it seems more consistent in how it reacts to a hammer..


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Re: Straightening bumpers for painting [Re: THE GLASS MAN] #1104974
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Just buy some fiberglass bumpers from Sled City Fiberglass for $145 each.




I hear ya but I was trying to do it on the cheap and learn at the same time. Thought about making my own bumpers out of glass but I don't think I have the patience/talent.

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #1104975
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Glass bumpers for a race car isn't a bad call, but if you want to use the steel bumpers what you'll find is they are actually easier to work than body sheet metal... It takes more force but it seems more consistent in how it reacts to a hammer..




Good to hear! Thanks.







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