Front Bumper Rubber Pads
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Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Having stripped down my front bumper for painting, I noticed that the little rubber stick on pads (square ones at the front, round ones at the side) that sit between the bumper and the nose cone/front clusters were all missing bar one.
I've now sourced some replacements, but am not sure in which positions they are fitted.
Surprisingly, I don't have a spare 480 at hand to reference, so could someone kindly post a couple of pictures of their bumper, then I can see how many and where they are positioned.
Thanks for any help.
I've now sourced some replacements, but am not sure in which positions they are fitted.
Surprisingly, I don't have a spare 480 at hand to reference, so could someone kindly post a couple of pictures of their bumper, then I can see how many and where they are positioned.
Thanks for any help.
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Sorry to bump, but would anyone have a picture of a front bumper showing the position of the rubber pads.
Not really sure they do much, but would like it to look right when it goes back on.
Thanks.
Not really sure they do much, but would like it to look right when it goes back on.
Thanks.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
I'll try and sort some photos for you when it stops raining!
There are three square ones along the front, one in the centre and two near the auxiliary lights. The round ones sit just inside the indicator units, at the "corner" and then a couple down each side.
You are right that they don't do much - the front square ones do help hold the nosecone, but I must admit that this car is the first one I have had which still had the round ones under the lights, and given how rare it is for the lights to sit square and flush to the bumper sides I don't think they are particularly crucial.
David
There are three square ones along the front, one in the centre and two near the auxiliary lights. The round ones sit just inside the indicator units, at the "corner" and then a couple down each side.
You are right that they don't do much - the front square ones do help hold the nosecone, but I must admit that this car is the first one I have had which still had the round ones under the lights, and given how rare it is for the lights to sit square and flush to the bumper sides I don't think they are particularly crucial.
David
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Wow. Blazing sun here.
Thanks David. Much appreciated.
I don't think panel gaps were that crucial in the'80's!!
Yes. The little rubber jobbies that stick around the edge of the bumper.
Quick measure up and easy to find on ebay: -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Silicone- ... 2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Silicone- ... 2749.l2649
Just need to know where to stick 'em (be kind!!).
Thanks David. Much appreciated.
I don't think panel gaps were that crucial in the'80's!!
Yes. The little rubber jobbies that stick around the edge of the bumper.
Quick measure up and easy to find on ebay: -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Silicone- ... 2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Silicone- ... 2749.l2649
Just need to know where to stick 'em (be kind!!).
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Fairly sure mine are missing as well so thanks for the info on replacements. So now I’d like to know where to stick them as well. Ohh vicar.
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480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
My front indicators always seemed a bit wobbly, I think I need these!
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Are these the square pads you mean? In the middle and near the light cluster? It appears I am missing one too though next to the other light cluster!
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
ebay pricing means we need a group buy of these
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Helpful picture. Thanks.
BIg square ones - In the middle and one each side.
Little round ones - inside the indicator units, at the "corner" and then a couple down each side. Thanks DCW.
I bought 20 of each for about £10. Handy for other stuff though.
BIg square ones - In the middle and one each side.
Little round ones - inside the indicator units, at the "corner" and then a couple down each side. Thanks DCW.
I bought 20 of each for about £10. Handy for other stuff though.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Turns out I did take some pictures of my bumper (and the pad positions) pre-painting after all.
Found them on my tablet not on the mobile. Think I'm losing it slowly!
Anyway, there are enough left to work out the original positions, although I bet the factory didn't use a template. They probably just stuck them on randomly.
Found them on my tablet not on the mobile. Think I'm losing it slowly!
Anyway, there are enough left to work out the original positions, although I bet the factory didn't use a template. They probably just stuck them on randomly.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: Front Bumper Rubber Pads
Thanks thats a great help for when the time comes.
Current:
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015