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straightening bumper bars #48465 04/25/06 06:27 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw terry hicks OP Backyard Mechanic
OP terry hicks Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw	It appears that in this age of plastic bumpers that nobody does bumper repair. Getting chrome plating done is fine but straightening them is another matter. Looks like I will have to do my 38 bumpers myself. Any ideas on what to do? Do you merely hit them with a big hammer or use a press? Is it OK to heat them with an oxy? I suppose that if I was in the USA I would buy new ones but we have a different bumper in Australia so I have to fix what I have. Any thoughts appreciated. Terry H

Re: straightening bumper bars #48466 04/25/06 07:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA	Depending on how much your bumper requires to be shaped correctly will determine if it must be heated. If the bend is large and concentrated in one place it MUST be heated. If you try to straighten a spring steel bumper without heating, you can end up with many small bumpers irregularly shaped. RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ 1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

Re: straightening bumper bars #48467 04/26/06 04:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,136 Shangri-La Louis C. ChatMaster - 1,000
Louis C. ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,136 Shangri-La	For a smaller bend I have used a 'come-a-long' with the bumper behind 2 somethings (so the bumper bend is in the middle) that don't move. I like a slow steady even pull so I have as much control as possible also pad the bumper at the hookup point. People are like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get...

Re: straightening bumper bars #48468 04/26/06 05:00 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000
Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio	You can drive your car on the bumper and pull up on the ends See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

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