So I got the damn thing removed, finally, and I came across something strange.
Is it common to find an aftermarket kit glued on to the stock kit? Unless I'm wrong, but thats what it looks like
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Front bumper beginner question.
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The front bar on my car was the same, its just lazy.
Its pretty disgustingly heavy.
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Its pretty disgustingly heavy.
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Best way to get them apart? I don't want to risk ripping either piece, however I'm willing to rip the aftermarket section if it means saving the stock section.
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Re: Front bumper beginner question.
How are they stuck together?
Is it actual glue or black sikaflex?
Is it actual glue or black sikaflex?
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No idea sorry, I like angle grinders myself lol.
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Re: Front bumper beginner question.
I'll get closer photos.
There is black sticky stuff on it, but I don't exactly want to tear anymore away in fear of breaking it.
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There is black sticky stuff on it, but I don't exactly want to tear anymore away in fear of breaking it.
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Re: Front bumper beginner question.
I believe some front kits, like the racing beat type 1 are glued over the lower section of the bumper. Have no idea the best way to remove. Maybe do a search on the big forum?
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You could try a heat gun to free up the glue
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Can't really get a good angle to get better photos sorry.
This is the inside of the stock bumper. Needs a good wash
These spacers were used to make the reflectors flush with the aftermarket bumper.
Might try a hairdryer and a sharp knife to get them apart....
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This is the inside of the stock bumper. Needs a good wash
These spacers were used to make the reflectors flush with the aftermarket bumper.
Might try a hairdryer and a sharp knife to get them apart....
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Re: Front bumper beginner question.
Some aftermarket bumpers are manufactured as half-cones, so they attach to the bottom half of the stock nosecone. I'm assuming it was glued on with sikaflex.
I remember researching how to remove sikaflex a while ago, and someone suggested removing it with a caramel wheel (an attachment to a drill) and to polish up the area after. A blade/knife should be used to get the outermost part of it off since it'll easily scratch the bumper once you try and the remove the parts closest to the bumper.
I remember researching how to remove sikaflex a while ago, and someone suggested removing it with a caramel wheel (an attachment to a drill) and to polish up the area after. A blade/knife should be used to get the outermost part of it off since it'll easily scratch the bumper once you try and the remove the parts closest to the bumper.
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