Straightening bumpers for painting

Posted By: VITC_GTX

Straightening bumpers for painting - 11/01/11 04:16 AM

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??

Posted By: THE GLASS MAN

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting - 11/01/11 05:08 AM

Just buy some fiberglass bumpers from Sled City Fiberglass for $145 each.

Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting - 11/01/11 06:08 AM

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..

Posted By: VITC_GTX

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting - 11/01/11 06:13 AM

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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.

Posted By: VITC_GTX

Re: Straightening bumpers for painting - 11/01/11 06:13 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..

Good to hear! Thanks.