Subject: Followup: Here's the finished bumper Author: davidc (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 10552 posts Posted on: 2004-05-26 20:53:53

After sanding with 1000 then 1500 grit sandpaper, followed by polishing with SimiChrome, followed by two coats of Mother's car wax.



David Cecil
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• Suggestions for polishing the metal on the bumpers? - davidc 2004-05-23 12:55:39 (6816 views)
  • Re: Suggestions for polishing the metal on the bumpers? (url) - James '84 745i 2004-05-23 18:38:30 (2274 views)
    • I tried the sanding and it worked! (pic) - davidc 2004-05-24 00:34:14 (2776 views)
      • Followup: Here's the finished bumper (pic) - davidc 2004-05-26 20:53:53 (2269 views)
  • The different processes are very labor intensive and > - kff 2004-05-23 16:22:43 (1577 views)
    • I haven't seen that kit. Do you recall the manufacturer's name? (nt) - davidc 2004-05-23 18:29:22 (1009 views)
      • Not sure if this is the same one Keith is talking about but... (url) - cfisher 2004-05-24 11:29:27 (1230 views)
        • That's it. Been busy this weekend and not able to > - kff 2004-05-24 12:53:37 (946 views)
          • I've never had anything anodized before. Any ideas on who to call about that? (nt) - davidc 2004-05-24 13:14:53 (911 views)