Front bumper facia removal
 

I am thinking of removing the front bumper facia for refinishing and painting. At 80k it shows a fair amount of rock chips etc. The FSM shows that it is not a major undertaking. Has anyone done this? Any hang ups or problems?

Thanks,

John

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

Its not bad, just make sure you get all the fasteners. It helps alot to have someone help you pull it off. The hardest part is along the hood be sure to use some blue painters tape along the front of the hood to protect it.

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

Gotch ya. Good idea about the painters tape!

Thanks,

John

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

John after painting you might consider the clear bra treatment while shes fresh. GC

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

I was thinking of that. Thanks.

John

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

It may have to cure for a period of time before applying the protecting film.

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

Fairly straightforward as said.
Ted

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

Pretty east to take off. Getting it lined up and squared with the hood during the installation phase is a whole 'nother matter.

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

A-men ^^^ on the alignment, Bro!! Took me hours to align my bumper and hood after painting. And, because I has so much fun at it, I got to do it again after hitting the first pothole* - apparently NOT getting all the adjustments tightened enough.

*I was therefore feeling like giving GM a :thumbsup: when (at the factory tour) seeing them drive the newly assembled Vettes over a "rack" of speed bumps, once the body panels were installed and then re-measuring the gaps; checking for shifting!

Re: Front bumper facia removal
 

So, any tips on lining it back up?