bumper refurbishment

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In #669 Randy Long asks: "Is it possible to get a stainless rear bumper
from an early 70's spider straightened and polished? Is this a
reasonable thing to consider doing or is it better just to find
another?"

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Randy, IF it is horribly mutilated and IF you know where you can get one
in better shape for a 'reasonable' price, go the replacement route.

However, it is amazing what a good straightener / polisher can do with
pretty damaged goods. Obviously the more bent up it is, the more
expensive the straightening will be.

I truly doubt if there are many (any?) Series 2 rear bumpers that
haven't been at least tapped (fairly hard).

I probably would not send it to a bumper specialist (if they even still
exist). My finding was they do a 'fair' job of straightening' but leave
such deep scratches it is difficult to polish out.

This has been said before, but look for a shop who straightens /
polishes items for the Harley and hot-rod (especially low riders) crowd.
They will not except crap work - however they're also willing to pay top
dollar.

Biba
Irwindale, CA USA

How many remember pickup trucks running around with chrome bumpers lined
up on special racks in the back?
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