bumper blades

[stevensani]

Hi does anybody know the best place to buy bumper blads.
Had a quote from mmc birmingham for both blades and bolts( £240 ouch.)

[simmitc]

If you want quality, then Birmingham's are the best that I've found. If you want cheaper then you get what you pay for.

[kennatt]

you can get them a lot cheaper but they are poor quality and show signs of blistering after a year or so(mine lasted about 18months as did the other bits of chromework) depends on how much you are prepared to pay.

[minor65]

I purchased my new bumper blades from ESM and no complaints, plus free postage

[Mick_Anik]

I'm going to experiment by painting mine (I have an extra set). I spent the odd hour here than there with a flat knife-sharpening stone to matt off the existing chrome.....with ear protection, since the noise is horrendous . Really, really horrendous! But it doesn't leave any scars on the blade. I did the over-riders as well.

I'd be grateful for advice on what undercoat to use. The chrome is still there, just matted. I plan to use the same colour as the rest of the car, with with a bit of white added so they come up lighter but in the same tone zone.

Has anyone done this, I wonder?

[chrisryder]

take a look at this convertible.

http://www.classiccarsmc.co.uk/Morris-M ... tible.html

not sure what they used as a base coat.

[Mick_Anik]

Thanks Chris!

"Undercoat"?

It's all this grinding and stuff ......fried brain! I'm not paining a house!

Yes - primer/base coat.

It's a possible alternative to paying a lot, or paying little and getting blisters on the cheap chrome. The prep is the problem. I can't see how a grinder could be used without deforming the surface to be painted. Perhaps a very fine flap disc and a gentle approach? I don't see filler being an option, but I could be wrong.

Frequently am .

Maybe someone has a clue on this. I'll surf around in the meantime looking for clues.