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Rear Bumper Restoration

rubclt

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Feedback from any that have restored rear bumpers on tips or lessons learned?

I have two rear bumpers I plan to restore. Both will be dipped to remove chrome and straighten. I have new step grip tape and metal end caps from @Kim Dawson. Trying to decide if I will go back Chrome, White or Black as one is going on Project Blue.

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Chrome definitely, esp. with chrome center caps and mirrors. I'm having serious bumper envy. I'd love to find find one.
 
I think the black would get lost and look bulky. The chrome may give it a good sporty pop against the other chrome The white would look good too but may be too much white with the white top wheels. But the black end caps and grip tape may cut it enough.
If you haven’t dipped them yet get a cheap rattle can from auto parts store and paint one white. There is a duplicolor that is a close white to oem. Set the white and chrome bumpers on some buckets as a quick mock up to see what you like best.

I would preinstall the end caps to fit the bumper because you may or may not need to make minor adjustments to the caps or the mounting holes in the bumper. I had to shave one of the caps down a little bit to fit my bumper but my bumper wasn’t completely straight.

Install the grip tape after you mount the bumper. I used water under the tape so I could slide it around before it dried.
 
Tips on the backside of the bumper. After you get it chromed, treat the rust (chrome shop treatment may take some of it off), tape it off well, and then spray paint the backside with a shiny metal paint. I've used chrome paint on one and silver on the other. Think the silver looks more like it should as the backs really weren't chromed.
 
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