rear bumper rubber strips

2260477 said:
I recently acquired a '71 CSi and have started a restoration. The rubber strips on the rear bumper are slightly bubbled where they go around the corner of the bumpers. Is this normal?
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i have the same question
i have seen this happening in several cases apart from my own car, and i have always wonder if it is a question on the new rubber part quality or there is a need of some strategic cuts on the inner face of the rubber,...any thoughts ?

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Hello Caper,
If I understand correctly-
The rubber strips are held on with a thin metal channel that slides into the back side of the rubber strip and fits against the chrome bumper. If that metal strip gets bumped it will deform the rubber. It is not difficult to remove the rubber strip and fix any bends in the thin channel piece so the rubber sits flush against the bumper. I hope that helps-
 
Peter Coomaraswamy said:
Hello Caper,
If I understand correctly-
The rubber strips are held on with a thin metal channel that slides into the back side of the rubber strip and fits against the chrome bumper. If that metal strip gets bumped it will deform the rubber. It is not difficult to remove the rubber strip and fix any bends in the thin channel piece so the rubber sits flush against the bumper. I hope that helps-
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even if the metal plate is perfectly flat in some cases i have seenthe rubber bubbled
 
In place of the strips from BMW which may be pricey, you can use adjustable shelf strips available at Home Despot and elsewhere...not an exact duplicate, but they work well enough to hold the rubber in place...
 
Yes, I recently purchased both front and back metal strips for a total of $US 150. There were 4 strips altogether. Even so, one needs to drill your own holes into the metal strip. These were OEM from the dealer. I suggest that if possible, straighten out your old strips, and use it as a template to drill your new holes. My old strips were quite rust laden. Didn't notice any bubbles prior to rubber removal either.
 
The steel bar may be rusted out and therefore not holding the rubber tightly around the bumper bend. Someone on the forum used to offer stainless steel versions. Also, this work is best done when the rubber is warm and pliable.
 
Sven said:
The steel bar may be rusted out and therefore not holding the rubber tightly around the bumper bend. Someone on the forum used to offer stainless steel versions. Also, this work is best done when the rubber is warm and pliable.
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Dan Kutourov
 
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