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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by gizmo, Jan 21, 2006.

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  1. gizmo

    gizmo Rookie

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    #1 gizmo, Jan 21, 2006
    I would like to do one of two things with my bumpers, 1) strip and re-finish my OEM ones (whats the best method?) and/or 2) replace with OEM looking fiberglass units and where can you get them?
     
  2. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jan 21, 2006
    what kind of car?
     
  3. gizmo

    gizmo Rookie

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    #3 gizmo, Jan 21, 2006
    I'm sorry, it's a 1984 308
     
  4. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    #4 Verell, Jan 21, 2006
    You can still get the original Euro 308 fibreglass bumpers from Ferrari.uk. (Register with owners.ferrari.com, then follow the parts links to their web site. Only way to get to them).

    If you've got a US Spec car, you'll have to make some adapters for them as the mounts are different.

    REFINISHING:
    Devcon's Flexane-80 2-part polyurethane is made for casting/repairing hard rubber surfaces & even repairing conveyer belt surfaces. It's pretty sturdy stuff once it cures. I'd use it to fill in all chips, etc. then give everything a thin coat. It's very slow setting, so you'll have plenty of working time, & it will flow out pretty well.

    To mix small batches, you'll need a digital kitchen scale as the mix ratio is something like 77:23 & needs to be closely adhered to.
     

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