Custom Denali bumper?

[druiddonn]

How do I Finch my license plate on this plastic bumper picture from my 99 as example

 

[915_Tahoe]

you need #16
GM#15059859

 

[Rocket Man]

you need #16
GM#15059859

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I took mine off, didn’t like it. He wants to French his, at least I think that’s what he meant. Correct @druiddonn ?

 

[Big Mama]

i wonder if there’s room between the bumper cover and bumper to do this or if you have to modify both?

 

[Rocket Man]

i wonder if there’s room between the bumper cover and bumper to do this or if you have to modify both?

It’s just a skin on top of the steel bumper so both would have to be modified.

 

[915_Tahoe]

I took mine off, didn’t like it. He wants to French his, at least I think that’s what he meant. Correct @druiddonn ?

Oh, so he wants to sunk in the plate location

 

[Rocket Man]

Oh, so he wants to sunk in the plate location

Yeah, like the one in that pic of his 99.

 

[Big Mama]

Wonder if you could remove the material the size of the plate and all about 3/4” on both sides and top with fiberglass then shape and paint? Hmmm...

 

[druiddonn]

Wonder if you could remove the material the size of the plate and all about 3/4” on both sides and top with fiberglass then shape and paint? Hmmm...

I don't know anything about fiberglass but I can definitely YouTube it I just don't know if there's a better product for repairing this type of plastic

 

[Rocket Man]

I don't know anything about fiberglass but I can definitely YouTube it I just don't know if there's a better product for repairing this type of plastic

There are more compatible products. I worked on a cowl for a Harley and used a plastic epoxy made for it. You have to buy it at an auto body supply place. But you will have to do some cutting and welding of the steel bumper bar which the plastic wraps around first. It’s pretty easy to remove that plastic skin, I recommend doing that first so you see what you’re dealing with before deciding on what to do. It’s just a plastic skin that covers the actual steel bumper.

 

[05Single]

I’d be careful modifying a factory bumper like that. If you get in a bad enough wreck insurance might find you liable and not pay for anything.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

There are more compatible products. I worked on a cowl for a Harley and used a plastic epoxy made for it. You have to buy it at an auto body supply place. But you will have to do some cutting and welding of the steel bumper bar which the plastic wraps around first. It’s pretty easy to remove that plastic skin, I recommend doing that first so you see what you’re dealing with before deciding on what to do. It’s just a plastic skin that covers the actual steel bumper.

It's been a little while since I've had mine off, but I think the Denali bumpers are composite under there, not steel.

 

[Big Mama]

Mark, is this material in sheet or cloth form? I’m redoing the bumper cover on an Audi TT that’s cracked and I’ve been using fiberglass but am all for something easier.

 

[Big Mama]

He’s only looking for about an inch so I’d think there’s enough room or flex to pull it off. I don’t think that part of the cover is attached to the steel behind it. But if you do have to cut the steel I’d pass on this.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

He’s only looking for about an inch so I’d think there’s enough room or flex to pull it off. I don’t think that part of the cover is attached to the steel behind it. But if you do have to cut the steel I’d pass on this.

It is not attached there, and yes, there's a bit of play. Maybe not a full inch, but enough to recess a plate, for sure.

 

[Rocket Man]

Mark, is this material in sheet or cloth form? I’m redoing the bumper cover on an Audi TT that’s cracked and I’ve been using fiberglass but am all for something easier.

Just epoxy is all I used, it’s like body filler but for plastic. It stays flexible so it can bend with the plastic but not separate from it. You can shape it after it partially hardens.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Just epoxy is all I used, it’s like body filler but for plastic. It stays flexible so it can bend with the plastic but not separate from it. You can shape it after it partially hardens.

This is the tricky part to my Frankenstein bumper project, too. @blurred knows it all too well, also.

 

[druiddonn]

There are more compatible products. I worked on a cowl for a Harley and used a plastic epoxy made for it. You have to buy it at an auto body supply place. But you will have to do some cutting and welding of the steel bumper bar which the plastic wraps around first. It’s pretty easy to remove that plastic skin, I recommend doing that first so you see what you’re dealing with before deciding on what to do. It’s just a plastic skin that covers the actual steel bumper.

Sweet thanks

 

[blurred]

Look up plastic welding. It will net you longer lasting results.

Also this is the filler I've used. Very similar to the 3m stuff but much much cheaper. https://www.polyvance.com/Flex-Filler-1/2000-C/

And @HiHoeSilver is right, no metal bumper under there, more of a fiberglass frame.

 

[Big Mama]

For the Audi I’m fixing parts of the fascia are missing. Mostly pie shapes the largest is about 3” at the wide end. What do you use for structure? It also has several areas where it’s broken apart but I can fold it back together and used metal strips on the inside for strength. Same stuff? It’s a family car that’s seen more than it’s share of curbs and speed bumps. A used fascia is about 900 so that’s out.