Right as some of u may know. I have just had a new bumper for me zed. Well i have neva had anything to do with fiberglass bumpers before . So i fitted it last night and the drivers side is spot on the the passanger side is about 1 inch in towards the inner wing at the end of the bumper. It lines up fine round buy the front of the wing just more towards the wheel were the problem is. I have messured the wings to see if they r level and they r ok. I can pull the bumper out and fits ok but its putting stress on the bumper. Has anyone got any tips?????

This is the one i do.

 

 

Looks like it has been made and stored on its edge and the weight of the bumper has moved in slightly. The main problem is like luke will have said is to cut the return and flex it out. also heat will help.

 

you will have to cut slots the whole lenght of the section to spread the load. if you do just one it will be a stress point and once sprayed you might get a funny ripple, so best to do over the full lenght :)

looking at it again. just heating it up should do the trick

well i was thinking if i made a bracket to keep the bumper out that will then sort out my problem and like i have said before, if i then fill the bumper with foam it should keep its shape. so if i need to take it off it will go back on easier?

looking at it again. just heating it up should do the trick

 

been told not to heat it up mate as it will distort the bumper? fiberglass

also i noticed the bumper dus not reach the end of the arch by about 6m, i carnt move the bumper back cus then nothing will line up. gettin pist off now with it

been told not to heat it up mate as it will distort the bumper? fiberglass

 

 

no not at all mate. just warm it up and not go mad lol!!!

 

Warm the whole panel up with a decent hairdryer. and this will help the bumper flex. It only looks like you need to do it a small amount.

 

once its been bolted up etc give it a week and it will set to the perfect shape of your car :wink:

also i noticed the bumper dus not reach the end of the arch by about 6m, i carnt move the bumper back cus then nothing will line up. gettin pist off now with it

 

could be the rear bumper bar needs modding, the one that holds the foglights in place?

could be the rear bumper bar needs modding, the one that holds the foglights in place?

 

Pm u mate

Ey up Lee.

Ian here.

I registered so I can stalk you / keep an eye on your progress :wink:

I got you some bolts - i'll give em to Shell on Friday

Ey up Lee.

Ian here.

I registered so I can stalk you / keep an eye on your progress :wink:

I got you some bolts - i'll give em to Shell on Friday

 

pisser mate, nice one . big lol