Before & After Bumper Tuck Pics?

[canadiankush]

after two minutes of drilling and a couple kicks.

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[millsamus]

I did the 'vert surrounds on my IS, and just to warn you, only the fronts will fit. The rears are longer and won't fit your car, I was told that's because the vert's all had the lower arches. It does seem like vert surrounds don't warp nearly as bad as the normal unpainted ones.

This makes me want to add a vert painted trim to my '87 iS!!! If only I could find one!!! (black)

[nickflic3]

Yes the rubber trim from the rear bumper

[OriginalKramer]

Thanks for the information. Very informative. Is it true that I also have the option to use the rear trim on the front of the car and eliminate the turn signals?

[nickflic3]

^This is correct, they are the same as 88 surroundings made for lower arches. The 86/87 2 and 4 door surrounds will fit and are shorter than 84/85 surrounds. They will also get rid of the gap around the front bumper.

[Nsquared97]

Hello everyone,
Tucked the front bumper on my 84 eta today. No problems with tuck or drilling shocks. Bumper is WAY in. Unfortunately this project sat outside for 7 years before I got my hands on her and the front bumper surrounds are warping. I also have the gaps between then surrounds and the bumper now that it is tucked. After reading a few threads I've come to the conclusion that I can buy surrounds for a vert, run screws to fill gap, etc. What is the best option? I plan on buying new surrounds and painting them alpine white to match the car. Should I shop around for vert surrounds? Can I order new 84 eta surrounds, paint them, and do something to help them sit flush to the bumper? Thanks for reading and I appreciate any help you can offer.

Kramer

I did the 'vert surrounds on my IS, and just to warn you, only the fronts will fit. The rears are longer and won't fit your car, I was told that's because the vert's all had the lower arches. It does seem like vert surrounds don't warp nearly as bad as the normal unpainted ones.

[OriginalKramer]

Post Bumper Tuck Gaps

Hello everyone,
Tucked the front bumper on my 84 eta today. No problems with tuck or drilling shocks. Bumper is WAY in. Unfortunately this project sat outside for 7 years before I got my hands on her and the front bumper surrounds are warping. I also have the gaps between then surrounds and the bumper now that it is tucked. After reading a few threads I've come to the conclusion that I can buy surrounds for a vert, run screws to fill gap, etc. What is the best option? I plan on buying new surrounds and painting them alpine white to match the car. Should I shop around for vert surrounds? Can I order new 84 eta surrounds, paint them, and do something to help them sit flush to the bumper? Thanks for reading and I appreciate any help you can offer.

Kramer

[E30_Pare]

Well a couple bolts so yea pretty easy.

[millsamus]

No special magic was used. Just lots of elbow grease. Make sure to get all scratches out after ever step of sanding or the finish will look like poo.

Wow those bumpers look amazing!! Easy to uninstall and install?

[E30_Pare]

No special magic was used. Just lots of elbow grease. Make sure to get all scratches out after ever step of sanding or the finish will look like poo.

[BergerNJ]

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Lol such a dramatic change in appearance from the two.....looks like a weight loss commercial.

That's because the bumpers are coated. When they oxidize it's pretty much game over. I stripped mine step sanding from 80grit-2000grit. Toooook forever with power tools. About a week of sanding per bumper. It's hard to see, but u can see how that shit shines!

Haters bow before my polished DB's

How many steps did you take? any special steps you took to help move things along? I want to pull mine and get them polished for the exact same reason as your last line....

I honestly like the db look and having them polished and looking perfect really changes the outlook of the whole car.

[bimmerboy709]

I've had a complete late-model white front end in the garage for over a year now... still not tired of the current look.

What lip is that?! Looks great with the tuck!

[CRH_E30]

I used the wall method with a packing blanket between my car and the wall. Works well if you VERY slowly touch the wall, then give the throttle a little tap.

[wenbeaver89]

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[E30_Pare]

What kind of polish did you use? I bought some polish by MOTHERS and it did nothing.

That's because the bumpers are coated. When they oxidize it's pretty much game over. I stripped mine step sanding from 80grit-2000grit. Toooook forever with power tools. About a week of sanding per bumper. It's hard to see, but u can see how that shit shines! 8)

Haters bow before my polished DB's