Also, isn't there some kind of "stuff" that you could spray or paint on
the bumpers to protect them and keep them shiny so you dont have to sand
them down again?
Geoff
This one time, at band camp, Michael Blair wrote:
> Allow me to pass along something I read elsewhere and will try myself when
> time permits.
>
> Bob Fischer, Illinois, USA
>
> What I've done, and it works very well, is this:
> Your Polyurethane Plastic - not "rubber" - bumpers are faded because the
> top layer has been damaged by UV rays, along
> with general age and exposure to the elements. What you have to do is
> remove this thin top layer.
> Start with 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper, and wet sand with water and a
> couple of squirts of dishwashing liquid. Sand until all
> the big scratches and discoloration are gone. Now go to 1500 grit wet/dry
> and do it again. If you go all the way to 2000
> grit, they'll really shine. Don't upgrade until you are satisfied that all
> scratches have been removed.
> Granted, this WILL take the better part of a Saturday to do, but the
> results are great, and guaranteed.
> For a final touch, you can buff with 3M plastic polish, and one of those
> foam buffers you connect to your drill motor (Put
> cardboard pieces between the bumper and the valance to protect the body
> paint. If you do this, they will shine like a
> mirror, and will be very black! The good point about this method is that
> it is easy to touch-up from time to time, and I
> believe (IMHO) that the results are much closer to the original look.
> Tools required:
> 600 grit paper
> 1500 grit paper
> 2000 grit paper
> water and dishwashing liquid
> bucket
> Plastic polish and buffing pad
> CD player with favorite tunes
> Beer
> Time
> Good Luck!!!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rollie BROWN <rbrown@collierinc.com>
> To: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Cc: net <net@spridgets.autox.team>
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 8:59 AM
> Subject: rubber bumper
>
>
> > Hello everyone!
> >
> > I'm new to the list and also have just started a new project. (a 77
> Midget) My first qestion is how to make those old rough dull rubber bumpers
> look new again?
> >
> >
> >
> > Rollie Brown
> > 77 Midget
> >
>
> >
>
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