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Old 04-20-2009, 11:29 AM
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Question How to remove bumper covers?

Anyone familiar with the process to remove the front and rear bumper covers? Mine both need refinishing and I am pretty good with a spray gun and figured I would attempt it myself.
 
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Old 04-20-2009, 03:39 PM
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I think you'll find this from another post, but if not, check out this walkthrough:

http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/viewtop...14231&start=60
 
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Old 04-20-2009, 04:13 PM
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holy crap thats a lot of work... I bet that guy has some excellent info stored in his head..

If I ever get in a fender bender, I will have to convince a body shop to allow me to update the bumpers. I'm not worried bout the wings but if they get damaged too I will replace them as well.
 
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check with your local dealer most have a paint guy that comes around that does bumpers for very cheap ( $50 per bumper ), they might try to BS you to make some $$$ off the deal but speak to him directly
 
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Old 04-21-2009, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bmw745ion19s
check with your local dealer most have a paint guy that comes around that does bumpers for very cheap ( $50 per bumper ), they might try to BS you to make some $$$ off the deal but speak to him directly
I want it done right, not some cheap *** spray in the parking lot.. I am **** like that.

I intend to remove the bumper cover, sand all the rough spots, prime, sand it again until its smooth, prime again, wet sand, base coat, wet sand, clear, wet sand, then buff. Should look like new when I am done.
 
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