Re: Rusty Chrome bumper

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@comcast.net)
Date: Mon Oct 06 2008 - 21:08:06 EDT


jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> Barry Oliver <barrysuperhawk@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>>The chrome bumper on my 99 has started to show some rust-cracks.
>>I found this:
>>http://www.truckmod.com/directpart.asp?vencode=T12&partnumber=31012
>>but I am thinking that now might be the time to upgrade unless I can
>>find one cheap, say a roll pan takeoff. Whatever I put on, I need to
>>retain the ability to stand on it. Any suggestions?
>
>
>
> Do you care if its chrome? If not, I'd just media blast it (or
> sand/grind/wire wheel/etc. if you have the patience and time) and then
> hit it with some of that DIY bedliner stuff. Even if you have someone
> else do the blasting, that's probably your cheapest option. Plus, you
> know its gonna fit since its on the truck already. :-)
>
>

I like it to be shiny [opposite of J&N], but it also has some dents.. I
was considering taking it off and doing it up in almost chrome powder
but the oven is an issue..



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