Bumperless in the Rain

[pawi30]

I took my bumper and valence off the other day, and today during work there was a huge rainstorm. Now, at home, I am wondering what can I do to the exposed areas to prevent rust or water damage. Car is an 89iX, and the bumper and valence were inside the garage. The car was outside. Any Ideas?

[FredK]

There's no bare metal on the front of the car, not even behind the screws that secure the valance to the radiator support.

[pawi30]

Good to know. Now about T55 torx screws that attach the bumpers. Should I coat them in anything before reattaching the bumper, so whatever water reactions are going on in the bumper shocks could be halted? I was just going to soak them with PB BLASTER and screw em on in.

[StereoInstaller1]

I would blast out with compressed air and use a tiny dab of anti-seize on the threads.

[pawi30]

Thanks, it will be done.