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MG MGF Technical - Front Bumper

I need to take the front bumper off my 96 VVC, in order to fit a new metal grill and MG Logo badge.

Can anyone give me some advice / tips on the best way of removal and refitting and what tools are required.

I have searched the archive, but to no avail.

Many thanks.

Andy
Andy Beard

Try Scarlets site for excellent instructions

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/ap1000000/techemain.htm

Pretty straight forward stuff actually. I removed mine to replace the grills a few weeks ago. All on and off in about 35 minutes.

Good luck

Tim

tim woolcott

Andy,

Try Martin Wood's site. He did a stainless steel grill/nose job once.
http://freespace.virgin.net/martin.woods/nose_job/nose.htm

Best of luck,
Peter
Peter Roos

>I have searched the archive, but to no avail.

Try searching for "essential mods" lots of info in there.
Will Munns

Tim, Peter, Will

Many thanks, for the advice, looks like I will be busy next weekend!

Currently I have the standard black mesh grills, which are stone chipped, has anyone repainted theirs and if so what paint and preparation was used?

Regards

Andy
Andy Beard

Whilst you,ve got the bumper off check the rad for signs of rust. Another litte worry we have to contend with!
GJ

I cleaned the muck off the front grill and cleaned it with white spirit. Then I sprayed a little satin black into a paint lid and used a small brush to brush it onto the grill - all with the bumper still on. It looks fine now. Satin black is best - gloss is too, well, glossy and matt black is 'orrible.

Steve
Steve

The worst thing about removing the bumper are the indicators.... they could get broken.
Erik

This thread was discussed between 04/08/2002 and 06/08/2002

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