Advice on '90 spec OEM bumpers...

[DUBGT]

Good morning all, I am planning to take my E30 to the body shop in the next week or so to get a few bits sorted and one think I would like to do is get the upper and lower sections of my bumpers painted like they were on a 318is with the black still through the middle. I am pretty new to E30s so was wondering if you can help...



My bumpers are in good condition generally but a corner of the front and rear has a slight scuff. Seeing as my car will be refreshed like new after the work I don't want these scuffs on the black centres letting it down. My question is...are these centre strips a separate piece and can they still be bought new?

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,

James.

[aj_mckay]

Yes, the black bump strips are still available new as far as i know - you might want to try the 'OEM Parts' section on here at the top of the page for discount BMW parts.

I have no experience with painting of any kind let alone plastic bumpers so I don't know how effective it would be to paint the bumpers. You might want to consider sourcing a good set of colour coded used ones and fit new bump strips to them?

[harry_p]

to add to the above, have a word with whoever is doing the work.

it's usually a lot quicker, and easier to prep and paint a set of bumpers that were colourcoded from new.

bare plastic is often textured which takes a lot of prep to smooth, and they've often been coated in various silicone gels and lotions over the years which can be a nightmare to get rid of.

[Simon13]

whats 90 spec bumpers?!

[johnl320]

He means post facelift Simon, Don't be nasty

[Simon13]

well i keep seeing it and thats what i thought but i'd thought i'd ask!

90 spec is a VW thing innit?

[B7]

facelifts should be known as "88 model year on".

[darkchild]

Yes, the black bump strips are still available new as far as i know - you might want to try the 'OEM Parts' section on here at the top of the page for discount BMW parts.

And cost a fortune. I got an OE set from Motormec and it was £120'ish. Needless to say, some cretin in a Mazda 323 scuffed one of the front ones within minutes of me fitting them!

They do look good though when new.

[gaszman]

i have a set of black inserts sat here in my shed i dont need them any more