Actually, what I was worried about is that the bumper material on a 74-80
MGB would not be the same as that used today on the many vehicles with
body-colored, flexible bumpers/wings/skirts/spoilers. Plastics is a
fast-moving industry. But it looks like others have done this
successfully -- probably the best bet is to consult a commercial paint
supplier, as you say.
David Hill had this to say:
>Hi,
>
>In UK and Europe, numerous late-ish models cars have squashy mouldings (e.g.
>Opel Manta GTE rear spoiler). I understand there is a prep/paint system,
>which is flexible, for this very application. Try a paint supplier.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Dave H.
>
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
>To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:40 PM
>Subject: Re: Finally an MG question
>
>
>> I think it would probably look good, more like a modern car with
>> integrated bumpers, but I suspect the problem will lie in one of these
>> areas:
>>
>> - getting a smooth paint finish on the rubber (surface prep)
>>
>> - getting the paint to adhere to the rubber, and stay adhered (paint
>> chemistry?)
>>
>> Perhaps someone has tried this before.
>>
>> Gonaj@aol.com had this to say:
>>
>> >I would like to get the opinions of the group re. a mod. to my RBB.
>> >This is not a purely stock car, having leather upholstery, non std.
>> >carpeting, wood vener on the console, cup holders and a tan acrylic top.
>I
>> >just enjoy driving it and would never consider doing a true restoration.
>> >
>> >The question is this. As I complete the body work and prepare to paint
>it
>> >has crossed my mind to paint the rubber bumpers to match. Brooklands
>> >Green.
>> >I think I saw this once before but can't really recall how I liked it.
>> >
>> >I'm somewhat reluctant to make that big of a change but the RBB can use
>some
>> >help.
>> >
>> >Please share your opinions. Is it just too far from reality or should I
>go
>> >for it?
>> >
>> >George
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Max Heim
>> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
>> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>>
>>
>
>
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