Front bumper removal and magnetic license plate holder
#31
07-22-2010, 08:36 AM
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I have videos showing otherwise...YES...... v-i-d-e-o!
Here is Ken's pic next to my pics...
Here is a couple of pics.....showing how easy it can be pulled off for washing/photo-shoots and detailing!
AND here you can see NO damage at all to the front bumper!
Last edited by justatoy; 07-22-2010 at 08:38 AM.
#34
02-09-2011, 08:04 PM
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I could do it for you.....BUT it might not be cost effective for you,LOL!
It really is an easy job if you have the time....and judging by the weather you guys have been having,YOU have time!
Stacy
It really is an easy job if you have the time....and judging by the weather you guys have been having,YOU have time!
Stacy
#36
06-27-2011, 04:39 PM
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UPDATED the first thread......
I originally used fast curing windshield urethane to hold the magnets BUT found that after 2 years of pulling it off and on the urethane(being rubbery) that two sets of the magnets pulled off because they hold so strong.
SO what I have tried now is a product called JB Weld......so I did a couple last night and this stuff is way more solid than the urethane.PLUS the JB Weld can be sanded nicely,so that the back of the plate looks like a professional product.I will update with pictures and results when done!
Cheers,
Stacy
I originally used fast curing windshield urethane to hold the magnets BUT found that after 2 years of pulling it off and on the urethane(being rubbery) that two sets of the magnets pulled off because they hold so strong.
SO what I have tried now is a product called JB Weld......so I did a couple last night and this stuff is way more solid than the urethane.PLUS the JB Weld can be sanded nicely,so that the back of the plate looks like a professional product.I will update with pictures and results when done!
Cheers,
Stacy
#38
06-28-2011, 08:00 AM
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LOL....I don't think I would go that far with it! BUT the stuff is quite useful for what I am doing.......
Stacy
Stacy
Last edited by justatoy; 06-28-2011 at 03:39 PM.
#39
06-28-2011, 09:23 AM
Hey Stacy
I don't know the JB Weld product, but I can absolutely recommend 3M 5200 for this job. The 4200 would work as well and is removable with solvent. Both products are available in fast-cure versions. 5200 is available in black, though it's more difficult to find.
These are polyurethane adhesives, but very different from the windshield bond you used previously.
I've used both 3m items in marine applications. They will not fail.
One additional suggestion - the windshield urethane may not have been 100% compatable with the materials in the bumper or the plate. That may have caused a 'delamination' of the bond. Quite unlikely with the 4200 or 5200.
I have no association with 3M. But on my boat, I cannot have products that fail.
Good luck with the project. And many thanks for the write-up.
I don't know the JB Weld product, but I can absolutely recommend 3M 5200 for this job. The 4200 would work as well and is removable with solvent. Both products are available in fast-cure versions. 5200 is available in black, though it's more difficult to find.
These are polyurethane adhesives, but very different from the windshield bond you used previously.
I've used both 3m items in marine applications. They will not fail.
One additional suggestion - the windshield urethane may not have been 100% compatable with the materials in the bumper or the plate. That may have caused a 'delamination' of the bond. Quite unlikely with the 4200 or 5200.
I have no association with 3M. But on my boat, I cannot have products that fail.
Good luck with the project. And many thanks for the write-up.
#40
06-28-2011, 03:44 PM
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Location: Vancouver
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Rep Power: 327 Hey Stacy
I don't know the JB Weld product, but I can absolutely recommend 3M 5200 for this job. The 4200 would work as well and is removable with solvent. Both products are available in fast-cure versions. 5200 is available in black, though it's more difficult to find.
These are polyurethane adhesives, but very different from the windshield bond you used previously.
I've used both 3m items in marine applications. They will not fail.
One additional suggestion - the windshield urethane may not have been 100% compatable with the materials in the bumper or the plate. That may have caused a 'delamination' of the bond. Quite unlikely with the 4200 or 5200.
I have no association with 3M. But on my boat, I cannot have products that fail.
Good luck with the project. And many thanks for the write-up.
I don't know the JB Weld product, but I can absolutely recommend 3M 5200 for this job. The 4200 would work as well and is removable with solvent. Both products are available in fast-cure versions. 5200 is available in black, though it's more difficult to find.
These are polyurethane adhesives, but very different from the windshield bond you used previously.
I've used both 3m items in marine applications. They will not fail.
One additional suggestion - the windshield urethane may not have been 100% compatable with the materials in the bumper or the plate. That may have caused a 'delamination' of the bond. Quite unlikely with the 4200 or 5200.
I have no association with 3M. But on my boat, I cannot have products that fail.
Good luck with the project. And many thanks for the write-up.
I am not familiar with the ones you listed but I am sure there are many products that will work.Thanks for listing a few more for people to try!
Another product line is Lord Fusor...they make some neat bonding materials!
Stacy
#41
06-29-2011, 06:15 AM
I use a license plate mount which bolts into the front tow hook inlet .
No holes to drill and nothing touches the bumper .
I've been using it for more than 5 years now on my last two cars and it works and looks great.
No holes to drill and nothing touches the bumper .
I've been using it for more than 5 years now on my last two cars and it works and looks great.
#42
06-29-2011, 08:05 AM
I use the same thing, but lots of people don't like the look (off center) and it is a bit more of a PITA removing/replacing it (for car shows, track days, etc.) than a magnetic solution.
#43
06-29-2011, 08:06 AM
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Rep Power: 327 1-sits off to one side(not centered)
2-I do not like how you can see behind it when mounted,it sticks out past the bumper
BUT glad it worked for you!
Stacy
Last edited by justatoy; 06-29-2011 at 08:10 AM.
#44
06-29-2011, 08:30 AM
Hey Stacy
I don't know the JB Weld product, but I can absolutely recommend 3M 5200 for this job. The 4200 would work as well and is removable with solvent. Both products are available in fast-cure versions. 5200 is available in black, though it's more difficult to find.
These are polyurethane adhesives, but very different from the windshield bond you used previously.
I've used both 3m items in marine applications. They will not fail.
One additional suggestion - the windshield urethane may not have been 100% compatable with the materials in the bumper or the plate. That may have caused a 'delamination' of the bond. Quite unlikely with the 4200 or 5200.
I have no association with 3M. But on my boat, I cannot have products that fail.
Good luck with the project. And many thanks for the write-up.
I don't know the JB Weld product, but I can absolutely recommend 3M 5200 for this job. The 4200 would work as well and is removable with solvent. Both products are available in fast-cure versions. 5200 is available in black, though it's more difficult to find.
These are polyurethane adhesives, but very different from the windshield bond you used previously.
I've used both 3m items in marine applications. They will not fail.
One additional suggestion - the windshield urethane may not have been 100% compatable with the materials in the bumper or the plate. That may have caused a 'delamination' of the bond. Quite unlikely with the 4200 or 5200.
I have no association with 3M. But on my boat, I cannot have products that fail.
Good luck with the project. And many thanks for the write-up.
I've used both extensively on a variety of sailboats, and they both perform very well.
