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Apr 17, 2011 | 02:45 PM

Gordonm

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Chrome bumper mounting

Never was a big fan of having the bumper right up against the paint when bolting the bumpers on. Has anyone tried a rubber or any other type of washer between the bumper and the paint. I just thought a little insulator between the two would be a good idea.

Apr 17, 2011 | 03:12 PM

Phil Zell

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Gordon, with that new paint job I bet I would find some rubber bushings of some sort.

Apr 17, 2011 | 04:04 PM

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Gordon, with that new paint job I bet I would find some rubber bushings of some sort.

My thoughts exactly! They do make rubber washers just thought someone else might have a better idea along those lines.

Apr 17, 2011 | 04:12 PM

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When I put my rear bumpers on after the paint job I cut slots in sections of gas hose then pushed them over the bumper corners so it didnt put any scratches on the paint. You may have to run tape around the bumper the secure them to stay on. I used that new blue masking tape because it doesnt stick as well! I still havent done the front bumper yet but will do the same thing there as well.
Rodney

Apr 17, 2011 | 05:18 PM

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Hi G,
Some people I know have used large, very thin, opaque, nylon washers from the hardware store. They come in a interesting variety of sizes.
The washers work very well where the face of the bracket welded to the bumper is up against the paint.
Regards,
Alan

Apr 21, 2011 | 08:35 PM

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Stumbled across these at ZIP. Did not know anyone had these.

I bought some of these at HD also. Not quite the right size hole but that is easily modified.

Apr 21, 2011 | 09:39 PM

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I used black peal and stick foam similar to soft foam used for sealing truck canopy to truckbed. 1/8" thick.
It looks just like all the foam used to seal around radiator, core support and shroud.
I cut it small enough and compressed enough that it doesn't show.

Apr 22, 2011 | 07:44 AM

70BBvert

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I bought rubber washers from Doc R, sold as paint savers. Probably same thing that is available through HD & Lowes.

So far they're doing the job. Had to tape them to the body while installing the bumpers.

Jim