1979-1993 & 94 Conv [Subscribe to Daily Digest] |
[Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ |
Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ]
Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos
Bumper chrome trim strip replacement…..long….. Posted by vsfoxe [Email] (#1025) [Profile/Gallery] (more from vsfoxe) on Mon, 1 Aug 2005 18:33:27 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I replaced all the silver trim on my bumpers and bumper extensions over the weekend on my ’90 SPG. Hadn’t really wanted to spend $175-$200 on original Saab parts (some of which are discontinued), so a month ago I toured some car lots seriously searching for a suitable replacement. Best I could find was the rear bumper trim from ‘98-’02 Buick Century. It’s chrome finished, but roundish profiled (Saab OEM is almost flat), and a little narrower vertically than the original. It’s also self-adhesive (peel-n-stick), which made the job somewhat easier – no end clips to deal with.
The trim strip for Buick is thicker due to the roundish profile, so I carefully trimmed the backside with a utility knife for 3/8 to 5/8 inch where it gets inserted into the bumper cover & panels. Cleaned the area with Brake Cleaner, so it adheres nicely, and was careful to align it with the top of the slot. Looks quite good, won’t pass Concours judging, but does look very nice – and I’m old and critical! I bought 2 rear bumper trim strips at the Buick dealer for $75, and had just enough, plus 10” or so left over. They had it in stock for the body shops.
Glad that was successful! Wonder what the Saab Continuum has in store for me???
posted by 24.50.4...
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.