Before & After Bumper Tuck Pics?

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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]

Well a couple bolts so yea pretty easy.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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]

Yes the rubber trim from the rear bumper

[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)

[canadiankush]

after two minutes of drilling and a couple kicks.

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[hkloverinus]

This is one of the best I have seen.

Anyone know where can I get the lower part of the rear bumper? it just look so much better when you look at the back? How much will that be around? Please help. Thanks

[millsamus]

Agreed looks good. The pre 88 cars are missing that lower rear apron. Car looks so empty without it. Even the m3 e30 has a rear apron for a early year 88 m3