Is there any kind of paint stripper that I can use on the nose clip without damaging the plastic? My friend was telling me I would have to use sand paper to rub it clean and that sounds like a seriously daunting task. Only the lord knows how many times it's been painted over without proper prep. It's cracking and chipping all over and it seems nearly impossible to actually rub all the paint off without some kind of chemical help.

The flat portion of the nose between the headlights (on each side of the Camaro emblem) has also sagged in with time. How can I make that part flat again?

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Crappy 700R4 slushbox
Gutted airboxes
180 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel (gotta luv it)
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler (puke)
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor
Ported plenum
Kills: '94 Z28, Olds Aurora V8, bunch of Mustangs, T-birds, ricers, and others who assumed a 12 year-old car would be too slow.

well i have been in your situation at least once of twice before. so....
1. you can try to salvage the bumper and sand on it for a few days with some 320 grit in the thicker areas or just use 400 grit. the best way so sand a car is by hand with a 1/2 flex pad supporting the sand paper.never sand it with just your hand, you can create waves in the paintand end up spending more time trying to get the waves out.
2. as for the stripper ihave never used it so couldnt tell ya. the only thing i have used stripper for is for the lower strips and it was in small areas. i would guess that you can do it that way, but you may damage the bumper witht that stuff, some are pretty strong and can tear S**t up.
3. you can buy a new bumper cover or find one that you thik is in better shape than yours.
4. they is no way to ever get all the cracks out of the bumper once they are in there, unless ou snad it completely down and lay a couple thick coats of primer that will fill in the cracks, i think its called something like body building or something to that effect. all i remember is that it is pretty thick stuff.
any more ?'s


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Brandon
"ScreaminDeamin 360"
350 60 over, TRW forged 9.83:1 pistons,Hooker Comp headers, crane cam 216/228 .484/.512, crane 1.6 RR's, ported plenum, home made ram air, 24lb SVO injectors, crane AFPR, all going through 3 inch mandrel pipe and a flowmaster.
New project-89 IROC
Soon- 6 speed, Pro 5.0 shifter and 4.10's
http://users.argolink.net/bvana

http://ScreaminDeamin.cz28.com

This is probably already common knowledge, but there is a flexing agent that needs to be added to the paint in order to preserve it on our flexible front & rear covers. When my wife's '91 was repainted, they didn't add this and now every time a feather lands on the front end it gets a crack (exaggerated, but seems true sometimes)

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DR Stevens
1984 Trans Am 305HO L69
sucks gas, hauls ***
1991 Firebird 305 LO3
for days when I need a/c

I started a thread just like this one on the "Body and Interior" board. someone recommended a chemical stripper that's safe with urethane. check it out onthe other board and add any input you may have

thanks
Clem

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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, (unfortunately) auto, NO T-tops---FOR SALE---
Looking for a V8, 4 or 5 speed Camaro with NO T-tops (wanna trade?)

OK, I read the other post and people were talking about bumper covers in there. Now, I'm not sure what these are, but the idea sure sounds appealing. Does it fit over the existing bumper shell or does it replace the shell entirely? Also, what about the front GFX - is a new piece included with the new bumper cover or is the existing one reused?

Can someone please post pics of a bumper cover? I think I've seen one before but I'm not sure. It looked like a two piece unit spilt down the middle.

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Crappy 700R4 slushbox
Gutted airboxes
180 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel (gotta luv it)
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler (puke)
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor
Ported plenum
Kills: '94 Z28, Olds Aurora V8, bunch of Mustangs, T-birds, ricers, and others who assumed a 12 year-old car would be too slow.

ok dude when they say bumper cover the mean the existing fiberglass front fascia. its covers the 5pmh bumpers. and that is why it is called bumper cover. not to flame you or anything but we all have to learn so..

its just the original front end, thats it!!

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Jarrad
1990 IROC-Z L98 350 TPI
TH-700R4
G92- 7.5" 10 Bolt 3.23gears
Bright Red Hardtop/ Grey Custom Interior
5,507 IROC's Hardtops/Ttops; 2,415 5.7L IROC's Produced in 1990

DAILY DRIVER: 1991 S10 2.5L/5SPD WITH CAMARO RIMS

SEM makes a flexible parts (urethane) paint stripper which works quite well. Available at local automotive paint stores. Use it only with the part removed from your car

As to the sagging, the only thing that can be done is to replace the cover. There used to be fiberglass replacements available (maybe still are), but I'd hate to see what happens the first time you barely bump something. In urethane there are original GM and aftermarket bumper covers available. My body shop put an aftermarket cover on my car when they repainted it, and while it looks fine, I notice certain things about it that aren't quite right. I'd recommend an original GM cover if you need to replace, either new or good used.

Hey Jarrad, no offence taken man. You answered my question and that's fine with me.

You guys know where I might be able to get a good deal on a new urethane bumper cover? How much do these things generally cost? Would I be able to get a better deal at a junkyard? I know these are a lot of question but my baby's starting to look really run down. In fact, the weight of the bumper has already begun tearing up the corners of the fenders

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Crappy 700R4 slushbox
Gutted airboxes
180 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel (gotta luv it)
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler (puke)
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor
Ported plenum
Kills: '94 Z28, Olds Aurora V8, bunch of Mustangs, T-birds, ricers, and others who assumed a 12 year-old car would be too slow.

i got a real good bumper cover from the local u wrench it for 20 dollars, i would suggest a junkyard over a new one just because there are many thirdgens in junkyards. (at least in michigan)

dan


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i got an 84 camaro, shes got a 89 mustang. which do i have to work on more?