DaveStorm 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Cleaning the car tonight and noticed bits of rust falling off from under the rear bumper. Closer inspection revealed a metal strip riveted to it which is gradually crumbling away. Anyone know if this piece is available separately, and if so is it really worth replacing as I assume its only there to add strength to the plastic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Cleaning the car tonight and noticed bits of rust falling off from under the rear bumper. Closer inspection revealed a metal strip riveted to it which is gradually crumbling away. Anyone know if this piece is available separately, and if so is it really worth replacing as I assume its only there to add strength to the plastic? Just pull it off!!! Not required! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveStorm 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Lol will do, 4 years ownership and can't believe I've never noticed it before! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted August 22, 2007 I only noticed it as I was under one one day looking to work out why the bumper was misshapen. How're you Dave?? Was only thinking of you today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveStorm 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Hi Toad I'm good thanks hows yourself, gonna be unable to make it to E38 this year unfortunately. Which may actually be a good thing.... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Use this stuff here but the metal needs to be shot blasted first, will give 20 years worth of rust free use without any paint on top with only 20 microns of the stuff. Zinga More stuff on how it works etc here I will be using this on any bits that normally go rusty when I change them now, rear beams, brake disc backing sheilds, rad support panels etc etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 23, 2007 Interesting stuff Yan, im wanting to do something like that to mine.. While certain bits are off then its a bloody good idea.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted March 1, 2009 Was under the car yesterday and also noticed this panel on mine almost gone :lol: so just to confirm its just a 'backing' for the rear bumper nothing more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 1, 2009 Yeah just whip it off as i dont think it does much anyway! Kip As jude :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted March 1, 2009 Cheers kip :lol: Does anyone else have 3 rivets along the bottom of their rear bumper right on the edge underneath - towing eye side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
