Re: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers

[Anthony Pelletier <vwnuts@yahoo.com>]

This all sounds like good advice.  The only thing I
might not do is the truck bedliner.  I'd just stick
with flat or bumper black.  I think you'd loose too
much of the bumpers original texture.  

I also have a question.  I have small holes in mine
that were made by screwing a lisence plate to it.  How
can I fill these?  I also have a small crack.  Does
anyone have a way to fill these in???  

Tony

--- "S. Coleman" <deadbolt@mindspring.com> wrote:
> Haha,..... someone else has found the cure-all to
> painting.   Bulldog is
> actually really good stuff when you compare it to
> similar stuff made by PPG
> and Dupont paint supplies.  The paint stripper for
> flex. parts is great
> stuff.  Follow the directions and you'll be fine. 
> The only problem I ever
> had with it is when I did my front bumper on a windy
> day.  (over spray on my
> arms..  burnt like hell)  I sprayed the stuff on and
> let it sit for about 10
> min and just kind of *scrubbed* it off with some 3M
> red *scotch brite* pads.
> (you'll find them right there with the other paint
> supplies you found)  If
> you need a second coat to get the primer off, (if
> they used one), then allow
> the bumpers to dry well before second coat.
>     OH,.... and *use* that adhesion promoter....
> excellent stuff and it
> prevents the  mold agents in plastic from bubbling
> that new paint.
> HTH,
> Chris
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <thescirocco@juno.com>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 10:39 AM
> Subject: [Q] - Restoring Mk.1 Euro Bumpers
> 
> 
> > I'm in the process of restoring my recently
> acquired Mk.1 euro bumpers.
> >
> > What is a safe way to remove the old bumper paint
> from the bumper covers?
> >
> > Someone has tried to paint them and it has a lot
> of runs and parts where
> > there's bumps in the paint, from excessive spray.
> >
> > I picked up a can of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter,
> and a can of Plasti-Kote
> > Bumper Black.
> >
> > Bulldog also has a paint remover for bumpers and
> flexible plastic,
> > but I'm a little nervous about using it on these
> practically
> > irreplaceable bumper skins.
> > Has anyone here used the Bulldog plastic paint
> remover?
> >
> > So far I've taken apart the front bumper,
> straightened the crossmember,
> > blasted and POR'd the brackets, and reassembled tt
> using stainless
> > hardware.
> >
> > The rear bumper is still all apart, and the one
> inner plastic support 531
> > 807 323A had a bunch of cracks in it.
> > I've been using a "crack" lighter, to melt the
> plastic, and a brass punch
> > (by hand), to make the edges come together.
> > The part is now rigid again, and I'm going to drip
> P-tex (ski base
> > repair) all over the mends for reinforcement.
> >
> > I called the dealer and he can get me a 531 807
> 323 (without the "A"),
> > but since it is a discoutinued piece, they won't
> take it back if it's
> > wrong.
> >
> > Does anyone know if the 531 807 323A and the 531
> 807 323 are functionally
> > the same?
> >
> > I also picked up a can of Dupli-Color Truck Bed
> Coating for the carpet
> > less floor in my GTI.
> > The semi-flat black finish is very similar to the
> Bumper Black spray, but
> > it is thicker and abrasion resistant.
> > I'm thinking that this stuff might be ideal for
> bumpers, since it is much
> > tougher.
> >
> > The rear bumper plasic sliders that are
> plasti-welded to the inside of
> > the bumper skins need to be replaced...
> > I was going to sacrifice a set of Mk.1 US bumpers,
> since the slider width
> > is the same, any other ideas?
> >
> > Any ideas or information will be greatly
> appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter - http://thescirocco.com - Techtonics
> Discount Dealer -  Bear,
> > Delaware
> >
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> >
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