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 Dec 22, 2013 - 2:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '13 From Bend, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
So, I had a dream..
If you bought a front bumper from a similar vehicle, or any vehicle really, could you cut the back off of your original front bumper, do the same with the aftermarket bumper. .. cut the middle out of the after market bumper to fit width. kind of sew them together (bondo, superglue.. whatever) then make a mold out the hybrid, and use fiberglass to make a complete piece? |
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Dec 22, 2013 - 3:45 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
You can buy 2 fiberglass and bond them together. And mold to desire. You cut the middle step. Its been done.
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Dec 22, 2013 - 3:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '13 From Bend, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Dec 22, 2013 - 3:45 PM)  You can buy 2 fiberglass and bond them together. And mold to desire. You cut the middle step. Its been done. wouldn't that cost more though? |
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Dec 22, 2013 - 4:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Making a mold out of fiberglass and then making the bumper is no cheap either. Quart of good gelcoat is a good 50 usd, plust the glass itself and resins. Good old ebay for used fiberglass bumper.
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Dec 22, 2013 - 4:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
joining your OEM bumper to fiberglass is a very big pain in the rear.
fiberglass and polyurethane do not bond well together and have different flexibility which makes it a bad combo |
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Dec 22, 2013 - 4:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
True. Needs to be fiberglass with fiberglass.
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Dec 22, 2013 - 4:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '13 From Bend, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i see, well thank you for the help, are there any sites that offer more options for these bumpers? I've only found 4 different AM bumpers so far
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Dec 22, 2013 - 6:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '08 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Joining 2 fibreglass bumpers is your cheapest and best option. But then by doing so you'll risk making the 6g look like its trying to be another car.
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Dec 22, 2013 - 8:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '10 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
^ That reminds me of this early 90's model Jetta that had an integra front bumper rigged onto it lol, looked pretty legit..
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Dec 31, 2013 - 4:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '04 From Scottsdale, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I have bonded 2 front bumpers in the past. Have no ideal where the pics are. They might be on this forum.
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Dec 31, 2013 - 4:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (BeachBum12 @ Dec 22, 2013 - 8:31 PM) ^ That reminds me of this early 90's model Jetta that had an integra front bumper rigged onto it lol, looked pretty legit.. There is a 165 that has a (I think) a VW Corrado front bumper and it looks brilliant. -------------------- |
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Jan 1, 2014 - 12:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
It would work, not going to be a walk in the park, especially if you've never done it before.
But using the same lights and what not would make it a lot easier than what i did. I love seeing projects go where no one else has. keep the post updated if you go ahead with an idea -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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