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Re: Rubber Bumper Buggy, Baby

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Subject: Re: Rubber Bumper Buggy, Baby
From: steveb5815@juno.com
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 15:23:41 -0400
Kimo,

Get 3M #8101 Structural Adhesive. It is a 2 part urethane that is used
for flexible bumper repairs. I used it on mine ('79 B) with good results.
Should be available through auto body supply stores.

Steve Bettencourt
www.bmcne.com


On Sat, 12 Aug 2000 12:09:43 -0700 (PDT) Kimo Tichgelaar
<77MGB@excite.com> writes:
> I am refinishing bits of my rubber bumper roadster, including a fresh 
> coat
> of paint on the bumpers.  While the rear bumper is in good 
> condition, the
> front bumper is pitted, especially around the two openings in the 
> top.  It
> is in good shape otherwise, so I would like to retain it (as I could 
> do lots
> for the $750 a new one would run).  Any suggestions on filler for 
> the pits? 
> Bondo seems too rigid, but I was considering buying some RTV Rubber 
> as a
> patch, if it will bond to the old material.  Any suggestions, 
> comments,
> experiances that might help would be appriciated.
> 
> TIA
> 
> Kimo Tichgelaar
> "A man with a good car needs no justification/
> Fate is in my hands, and in the transmission."
> -Gang of Four
> 
> 
> 
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