P38A Front bumper warping ??

P38_Crazy · Dec 1, 2019

Hello all

So when i got my p38 The front bumper seems to have gone all wavey/warped causeing the grill not fit correctly... Any ideas on how to fix it ? (Pictures attached)
Thanks.

Datatek · Dec 1, 2019

You may find that the bumper has had a nudge at on end. If you drop the bumper off, I seem to remember some clips involved in holding the plastic outer to the metal inner.
If all else fails you may be able to clamp it and glue it down.

P38_Crazy · Dec 1, 2019

Ah thank you that seems like it could be the culprit. I will take the bumper off tomorrow to have a little look.

Grrrrrr · Dec 1, 2019

Or there might be rust bubbling up there.

Jon Dor · Dec 1, 2019

P38_Crazy said:
Ah thank you that seems like it could be the culprit. I will take the bumper off tomorrow to have a little look.

Looks like a molehill to me! Hope it's easily fixable when the bumper comes off..

Dopey · Dec 1, 2019

Might go back with a bit of heat from a hair dryer??

Jon Dor · Dec 1, 2019

Dopey said:
Might go back with a bit of heat from a hair dryer??

Definitely...moles HATE the hairdryer treatment!

P38_Crazy · Dec 2, 2019

just an update. i've removed the bumper and thank god the metal frame was not dented or rusty. It just seems to be that the plastic is lifting.
So tomorrow im gonna be clamping it all down and trying my luck with heat or some type of glue.
Wish me luck

Jon Dor · Dec 2, 2019

P38_Crazy said:
just an update. i've removed the bumper and thank god the metal frame was not dented or rusty. It just seems to be that the plastic is lifting.
So tomorrow im gonna be clamping it all down and trying my luck with heat or some type of glue.
Wish me luck

Nice one!
No sign of the mole then? Must've scared it away...

Mark Piercy · Dec 2, 2019

Damn, I had to pay 170€ for a crumpled bumper and you got yours for free???

P38_Crazy · Dec 2, 2019

i think im going to count my self lucky with this one. The bumper plastic seems to be very easy to move. So with a tad of heat the bugger should go back.

Mark Piercy · Dec 2, 2019

P38_Crazy said:
i think im going to count my self lucky with this one. The bumper plastic seems to be very easy to move. So with a tad of heat the bugger should go back.

Slowly slowly my friend, they are mega bucks new!! Mine came from landrovers and the tw@ts at the repair shop damaged it before it was even fitted...

Grrrrrr · Dec 2, 2019

P38_Crazy said:
i think im going to count my self lucky with this one. The bumper plastic seems to be very easy to move. So with a tad of heat the bugger should go back.

It should have little metal clips holding the plastic on.

Rubberknees · Dec 2, 2019

Evo stick make a glue called sticks like sh*t and it really does. Water proof for outdoor use as well. Have used it for loads of jobs

Jon Dor · Dec 9, 2019

Did you get this fixed OK?

P38A Front bumper warping ??

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