08-20-2017, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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Remove bumper top protector
So my car came with a steel top bumper protector. I don't like it as I think it ruins the whole look of the back of the car. I want to remove it but it's stuck on so I'm a bit concerned it might take off some of the paint with it.
Has anyone taken one of these off? I was thinking perhaps worst case I replace it with a black one if I damage the paint. |
08-20-2017, 01:44 PM | #2 |
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I think if you use heat gun from some distance and start gently peeling away and it should come off without damaging paint .
Why would someone stick that on black car beyond me |
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08-20-2017, 01:49 PM | #3 |
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Just beware that the bumper top is quite vulnerable to scratches. I fitted one of these to my grey F31 to prevent paint damage.
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08-22-2017, 03:54 AM | #9 |
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I think you'll struggle to get it off cleanly, and it does help prevent scratches to the top of the bumper. A replacement in black wouldn't look at all shabby IMHO (I have one myself).
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08-22-2017, 06:17 AM | #10 |
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Have you considered just vinyl wrapping black gloss? It might cost you about 12 USD for a 3M one. Not sure how much it would be there across the pond.
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Just bought some vinyl gloss wrap from eBay, I?ll let you know how I get on!
Picking up some 442m alloys tomorrow so the car should start to look better. |
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Does the black steel protector not scratch just as easy as paintwork? That section of bodywork is notorious for swirls/RDS, particularly on the Estates. I have a black F31 myself
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Is the bumper protector textured at all? If so then you won't get the wrap to stay on it. You might get it looking good but it won't stay there when exposed to the elements.
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Heat gun and try dental floss to cut through the gluey stuff
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Well I took it off, it was held on with double sided tape. Bumper underneath is as new so a bit of a result.
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