hobbsy 0 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Thinking about smooting my bumpers, do I use normal car body filler or is there something better for use with plastic? Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Ive been thinking about doing the same thing, car body filler is ok to use- thats what a bodysop would use cos its only a thin line. A friend whos really good with bodywork stuf told me that id need to drill holes along the indented lip though, so when you fill it the filler plugs up into the holes so you make it stick and stop it from cracking when it flexes.... Link to post Share on other sites
shinobi 0 Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 go to a scrappy and get one and get it painted, lot less hassle. got quoted a color coded rear bumper for 30 quid Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 I think he means smoothing as in getting rid of the groove (and possibly indicators/fogs) asopposed to smoothing the textured bit but the question is a bit vague! Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 yeah, if your smothing the swage line alont the bumper id get some elasticiser mixed into the filler, as it will help it flex and not crack, and if you want to fill the indicators/fogs, id have a go at making some kind of metal blank plate to rivet on, then use fibreglass to fill it out, then a skim of filler to smooth it over. then a good few layers of primer and a lot of correctional sanding. then paint.bit if you went to a professional body shop, they may have a go at plastic welding the line and a plastic plate into the indicator/fog recess, then a coa of filler, as this would be a lot neater and stronger.[ Edited Sun Mar 20 2005, 10:45AM ] Link to post Share on other sites
hobbsy 0 Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 I am just smoothing out the lines, goonna be getting some smooth bumpers from a scrappy so I dont have to rub down the plastic first, and i can work on them off the car. A good bit of advice about the drilling, wouldnt have thought of that! Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 just dont drill too many holes or the bottom half of your bumper will fall off, ha ha. Link to post Share on other sites
dubloke 4 Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 i have a pair of brand new,detextured,primered bumpers for a k.3 golf ready to be sold on due to a change of plans. not vw but excellent quality either way. looking for around 80 tokens the pair, still wrapped! save havint to repair and rub down any s;h bumpers you find! Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 hmm, may take you up on that offer mate. got a few decisions to make first but ill get in touch in a couple of weeks when i know whats going on with my project. did you have the black dash too? may have that also. Link to post Share on other sites
hobbsy 0 Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Sounds interesting dubloke, got any idea how much it would cost to post/courier them as I am in kent. Is the fit gonna be good on them, had some bad experiences with non genuine body panels before. Link to post Share on other sites
dubloke 4 Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 not sure will try to find out. one delivered to me was about £18 but that was next day and only one! give me your postcode and i can find out a price. Link to post Share on other sites
hobbsy 0 Posted March 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Im in Canterbury, CT1 postcode, not bothered about next day as long as they get here in 1 piece. Link to post Share on other sites
dubloke 4 Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 i'll open them up and take some pics for you if you like. i can even trial fit them up to my car b4 hand to check they fit well! Link to post Share on other sites
hobbsy 0 Posted March 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Dont worry about photos yet, but if you could find out about postage that would be good, gonna go down the bodyshop soon and get a price for spraying bumpers and a few other bits and bobs Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 well just for info, i called paynes for a quote on a few things, and for front bumpers completely smoothed, £450, and rear bumper with number plate recess, £280. so i think ill do it myself, lol. also got quotes for a few other things like flared arches, between £100- 300 per corner, and audi A6 handles £650 a pair. so im not too happy now as im gonna have to have a go myself. Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Those prices are high but then Paynes is one of the best in the country Link to post Share on other sites
dubloke 4 Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 so you're looking at 1800 tokens min just for arch flaring,a6 handles, smooth bumpers? and that is without the rest of the car being touched? seems alot to me, i know he's good there, but christ, i know of bodyshops that will do as good a job round my way for less! a featured name, is apparently, worth its weight in gold! Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 yeah, think ill just do what i can, then go local to get the hard stuff done and get it painted, as i never pay daft prices just to be wearing nike or anything, so why do it with my car. Link to post Share on other sites
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