Front Bumper Cover Question
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Front Bumper Cover Question
Hello All! I posted this in a different area but I though this might be a better place...
I recently purchased a "new" but old 85 T/A front bumper cover for cheap ($85). It is an aftermarket with a CAPA sticker and it has never been mounted or painted.
I have a question:
The BC has been sitting for years and is slightly deformed. The center facing the front/outward is sunken in a little. Is there a way to address this? Or will it take shape once it is installed? The BC seems to be thick rubber material. its not rigid plastic...
I've read of people using a heat gun to straighten out these covers. Should I try this before I start sanding/priming?
Thanks!
I recently purchased a "new" but old 85 T/A front bumper cover for cheap ($85). It is an aftermarket with a CAPA sticker and it has never been mounted or painted.
I have a question:
The BC has been sitting for years and is slightly deformed. The center facing the front/outward is sunken in a little. Is there a way to address this? Or will it take shape once it is installed? The BC seems to be thick rubber material. its not rigid plastic...
I've read of people using a heat gun to straighten out these covers. Should I try this before I start sanding/priming?
Thanks!
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Re: Front Bumper Cover Question
It would probably be useless to try to straighten it with a heat gun before installing it. There's no way of knowing how it will pull into shape until installed. Besides even though it's a CAPA inspected part it may not fit perfectly anyway.
So, go ahead and install it to see what you have. Bumper covers aren't rigid plastic.
So, go ahead and install it to see what you have. Bumper covers aren't rigid plastic.
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