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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Adding fiberglass to the front bumper

since the search is down. Is it possible to add fiberglass to the front bumper? Basically on the 85-90 trans am bumper, i want to get rid of the foglights and foglight holes. Should be do-able right? Without a chance of cracking?
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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well, modify the foglight holes/vents anyway...not total deletion
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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since the bumper is made of urethane, it isnt' compatible with fiberglass. Sure you can apply it, and it might even look nice for a while, but eventually they will begin to flex and crack/separate. From what I've researched, it's difficult to do any repairs or modifications properly on our urethane bumper covers.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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well, scratch that idea
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Urethane is not as hard to modify as it sounds.

Use proper urethane cement/glue and make sure its all set and aligned correctly.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Originally posted by Forshock 85TA
Urethane is not as hard to modify as it sounds.

Use proper urethane cement/glue and make sure its all set and aligned correctly.
seeing as how it tends to warp over time, i didn't think modifications would be a good idea. I thought repairing a tear or cut was about the extent of what's worthwhile.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Repairing can be as much work as modding. I'd say to go for it, I've repairing fiberglass with urethane bumper repair kits, and I've repairing urethane bumpers. I'd say you have a good shot at it looking good and lasting if you use the right materials.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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I'd say you have a good shot at it looking good and lasting if you use the right materials.
Most definitely... Use my outline above in the sticky...and see if you can find an old urethane bumper, (check a local bodyshop for some raw materials), cut some pieces to add to your original... mold and shape as needed. It will be as if it was original...as strong and long lasting as you will ever need.
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