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Old 06-01-2012 | 03:43 PM
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what is the best way to smooth the bumpers i have searched the forums but cant decide what filler i would need, i can see some are saying fibre glass then filler, can you give me some links to the products i would need!

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Old 06-01-2012 | 04:29 PM
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If you must insist on doing it, the best way is to remove ALL paint from the recess with some very course paper, like 40 grit, then drill a small hole every 2cm in the recess then fill it with fibreglass and a light skim of filler at the end.
I think smoothed bumpers look a bit dated now, though.
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Please don't!!
Old 06-01-2012 | 04:47 PM
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im only doing it so to get rid of the recess as i cant find where to get the strips! ideally id like some white strips but black would do fine
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