surfkurf Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 The black rubber protectors on the bumper of my 72 are falling off due to rust on the bracket. What is the best way to fix this? Is the metal support brakets sold today? Should I peal back the rubber, treat the rust with POR-15 and glue them back on somehow?<P>Any solutions that will cost me less than $1000, that will look good would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grisby Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 surfkurf's 72 Skylark Convertible, If you are talking about the front bumper, I believe CARS in NJ makes repros around $200. If you are talking about the rear bumper, I know Year1 used to have them some time ago but I dont recall seeing them in their latest catalog.<BR>Good luck<BR>bill g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 forget cars inc. there is a guy that manufatures themand i got mine for $180.00. they are great , but a little different from the originals. <P>if it is not a show car, than it is a good investment. those rusting out strips are really eyesores.<P>john<P>p.s. i cna give you the guys name that i bought it from. but i think that the guy hangs on the buick GSCA web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfkurf Posted January 26, 2002 Author Share Posted January 26, 2002 The rubber is actually in good shape. You can't replace the metal bracket behind it?<BR>Thanks for the help.<BR>Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grisby Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 Dont know of anyone that makes the metal backing. If the rubber is really good then try what you suggested in your first post or carefully remove the backing and somehow adhere the rubber to the bumper.<BR>Good luck in whatever you do, and if it works, well it will save you some bucks.<BR>bill g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2002 Share Posted January 26, 2002 i would not adhere the rubber to the bumper. then if you dent the bumper, the rubber is lost.<P>see if you can try to make a metal strip of your own and adhere the rubber to that. but for all of your time, it may be better tyo buy the repo rubber and put your original rubber away unitl you find out how to repair it.<P>john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfkurf Posted January 26, 2002 Author Share Posted January 26, 2002 Great Advice.<BR>Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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