Auto Restoration 101

After much work and 320 / 400 grit he wipes the bumper down using wax and grease remover to give it a shine thereby allowing him to visually inspect for any ripples he may want to continue working out. He is fine with the results, so lets continue.

As mentioned before depending on the style and location of brackets you may prefer working the bumper on the car where it will stay put and steady. Here Nat works a contoured convex shaped bumper on a 55 Chevy to perfection.

Many areas that need attention are items like bumper guards and how they fit to the bumper itself. As seen we added wire and welded it to the inside edge as it fit bad and had an unsightly gap between the bumper when tightened up.

Being able to weld and grind to a high degree is vital for a razor blade gap. Show car work is tedious and expensive when performed correctly.