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Utopia Texas · 05-04-2016, 06:55 PM

Feeling a bit lazy I ordered the SS front bumper clamp covers and the blue decal inserts. I will eventually refurbish the clamps that are on the bumper though I do not think they are original.
(1) Will bending the tabs around the covers suffice to hold them on the clamps as is? They slide on easily and even bending the tabs does not make them fit on real tight. I can grab them with my fingers and with some effort they pull right off. Do folks use some type of glue between the covers and the bumper clamps?
(2) The blue decal inserts appear one piece with page and will have to be cut out with scissors. Are they self sticking? Working my way around the whole sheet I cannot seem to separate the decal side from the backing. I will admit to having poor eye sight and arthritis in my fingers! Will call the supplier tomorrow on these questions but would like some input before hand. Thanks...

Utopia Texas · 05-04-2016, 08:10 PM

Figured out the proper way to bend and then install covers!
Also used a single edge razor blade to separate decal page just like bearing shim packs!
Thanks for looking.....

Roadster Rich · 05-04-2016, 08:55 PM

In case you want to find something better than the decals, here is what I did after I did not like the decals.

Took a board and drilled holes for the studs to pass through. Level each one both length wise and width wise. Then I went to a hobby store and bought "Model Masters" enamel paint in the tiny bottles. Use the color "Ford and GM Engine Blue" I found this almost dead on to the decal.

Then I just used a toothpick to drop on some paint. Wait a few minutes and it will level out (don't put on too much). Here is what it looked like.
Bumper Medalions.jpg

Utopia Texas · 05-04-2016, 09:07 PM

Wow, Those look beautiful. Don't have any hobby stores near so I will look on line for the paint. Looks like a great project ! Thanks...

Mitch//pa · 05-04-2016, 10:26 PM

The suppliers sell the paint..$4.15.. The stickers suck

Dollar Bill · 05-05-2016, 05:24 AM

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Like Mitch sez - The stickers suck. Went through several sheets of them and never did get it looking right.

Did a rough mask of bumper cover recess - sprayed and let it dry. Used acetone on paper towel to remove unwanted paint.

C26Pinelake · 05-05-2016, 06:36 AM

A&L have a small bottle and it matches perfectly for about 5 dollars. The decals are very
Unprofessional. Wayne

captndan · 05-05-2016, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster Rich

In case you want to find something better than the decals, here is what I did after I did not like the decals.

Took a board and drilled holes for the studs to pass through. Level each one both length wise and width wise. Then I went to a hobby store and bought "Model Masters" enamel paint in the tiny bottles. Use the color "Ford and GM Engine Blue" I found this almost dead on to the decal.

Then I just used a toothpick to drop on some paint. Wait a few minutes and it will level out (don't put on too much). Here is what it looked like.
Attachment 269110

Those covers really look great. Are you saying that the paint is self leveling?

CarlG · 05-05-2016, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster Rich

In case you want to find something better than the decals, here is what I did after I did not like the decals.

Took a board and drilled holes for the studs to pass through. Level each one both length wise and width wise. Then I went to a hobby store and bought "Model Masters" enamel paint in the tiny bottles. Use the color "Ford and GM Engine Blue" I found this almost dead on to the decal.

Then I just used a toothpick to drop on some paint. Wait a few minutes and it will level out (don't put on too much). Here is what it looked like.
Attachment 269110

That's what I did, with the exception that I bought a little jar of paint from Bert's that was the correct color.Pay attention to the "don't put too much", as it really doesn't take very much at all.

Roadster Rich · 05-05-2016, 11:27 AM

The enamel model paint that I used was just of a viscosity that it would level out, but slowly. Just warned that you should not be too fast to keep adding paint. Put a bit on and wait at least three minutes or so to let it spread out, before you just keep adding paint. You can help spread it a bit with the toothpick, but you really want a clean line at the edges and letting it wet out will be the best.

05-04-2016, 06:55 PM	#1
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... Feeling a bit lazy I ordered the SS front bumper clamp covers and the blue decal inserts. I will eventually refurbish the clamps that are on the bumper though I do not think they are original. (1) Will bending the tabs around the covers suffice to hold them on the clamps as is? They slide on easily and even bending the tabs does not make them fit on real tight. I can grab them with my fingers and with some effort they pull right off. Do folks use some type of glue between the covers and the bumper clamps? (2) The blue decal inserts appear one piece with page and will have to be cut out with scissors. Are they self sticking? Working my way around the whole sheet I cannot seem to separate the decal side from the backing. I will admit to having poor eye sight and arthritis in my fingers! Will call the supplier tomorrow on these questions but would like some input before hand. Thanks...

05-04-2016, 08:10 PM	#2
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... Figured out the proper way to bend and then install covers! Also used a single edge razor blade to separate decal page just like bearing shim packs! Thanks for looking.....

05-04-2016, 08:55 PM	#3
Roadster Rich Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia (Atlanta) Posts: 272	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... In case you want to find something better than the decals, here is what I did after I did not like the decals. Took a board and drilled holes for the studs to pass through. Level each one both length wise and width wise. Then I went to a hobby store and bought "Model Masters" enamel paint in the tiny bottles. Use the color "Ford and GM Engine Blue" I found this almost dead on to the decal. Then I just used a toothpick to drop on some paint. Wait a few minutes and it will level out (don't put on too much). Here is what it looked like. Bumper Medalions.jpg

05-04-2016, 09:07 PM	#4
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... Wow, Those look beautiful. Don't have any hobby stores near so I will look on line for the paint. Looks like a great project ! Thanks...

05-04-2016, 10:26 PM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... The suppliers sell the paint..$4.15.. The stickers suck

05-05-2016, 05:24 AM	#6
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Like Mitch sez - The stickers suck. Went through several sheets of them and never did get it looking right. Did a rough mask of bumper cover recess - sprayed and let it dry. Used acetone on paper towel to remove unwanted paint. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

05-05-2016, 06:36 AM	#7
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... A&L have a small bottle and it matches perfectly for about 5 dollars. The decals are very Unprofessional. Wayne

05-05-2016, 11:27 AM	#10
Roadster Rich Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia (Atlanta) Posts: 272	Re: Two Questions Repro Bumper Clamp Covers.... The enamel model paint that I used was just of a viscosity that it would level out, but slowly. Just warned that you should not be too fast to keep adding paint. Put a bit on and wait at least three minutes or so to let it spread out, before you just keep adding paint. You can help spread it a bit with the toothpick, but you really want a clean line at the edges and letting it wet out will be the best.