Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Selling off one (or bits :o) of your XM collection, or perhaps searching for those elusive headlight washer covers? This is the place to do it.
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Timcol
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Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Post by Timcol » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:14 am

Hi
Long shot has anyone got the above in good condition they would like to sale, or has anyone had the chrome wrapped if so ball park figure

Thanks
Tim

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Re: Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Post by Onion Johnny » Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:45 pm

Take a look at Chevronics I bought a rear a couple of years ago and they seem to have them listed on the website. The sides can be wrapped but better to get the stainless ones from Holland. A lot of work but you only do it once. The fronts won't wrap too much of a bend. It's not a cheap fix whatever way you go. None washer front bumper inserts can be cut to fit washer type but not the other way around obviously.

Ian

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Re: Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Post by Onion Johnny » Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:51 pm

Oh forgot to say if you are going the secand hand route, short sections can be cut from door inserts you'll always get enough in good nick. If you are lucky to find the bumper ones remember to use liberal heat from hot air gun else they snap in front of your eyes which would be heartbreaking were it a decent one....happened to me. Some parts getting harder to find as time goes by; I've been looking for a gear selector for two years!

Ian

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Re: Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Post by Timcol » Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:22 am

Thamk Ian I have taken the old one off and am now have to decide what route to go down new/referb or second hand if I can find one in reasonable condition
Tim

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Re: Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Post by Stickfinger » Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:28 am

Chrome wrap (3M type, not the DIY aluminium type or "wrap" from EBay/China) works really well.

Prices ??.....just phone a few local "wrap shops"

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Re: Rear bumper inserts for S2 saloon

Post by Timcol » Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:32 am

Cheers

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