grey bumpers vs painted bumpers

[redfestiva]

I recently bought a red Festiva GL sport with painted bumpers. The back bumper has a nasty spot in it and needs replacing. I can get a grey bumper at a local bone yard but is there any difference in the bumpers. Will all years fit any year Festiva? Is all I have to do is add red paint and go or is there a catch? Thanks for any help.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/redfestiva/100_1636.jpg

Steve
Dayton, Ohio

[houseofreggae]

Re: grey bumpers vs painted bumpers

Yeah that would prolly work...& make sure you get the "bumper coat" paint. Comes in assorted colors.

[aithanmier]

you can use regular paint, as long as you do a basecoat of bulldog adhesion promoter. then you'll actually be able to use the right color lol.

[redfestiva]

what about the compatibility, can I use any year bumper with not having to modify the fit?

[Safety Guy]

I don't think there was ever any change in front or rear bumper fit for any year Festiva. If there was, I've never heard about it.

Karl

[redfestiva]

Thanks Karl. I wish I could find a red back bumper , that way I wouldn't have to paint it right away but I guess that's not likely.

Steve
Dayton,Ohio

[mechanicaldj]

Thanks Karl. I wish I could find a red back bumper , that way I wouldn't have to paint it right away but I guess that's not likely.

Steve
Dayton,Ohio

are you coming to Ohiostiva?
if you are, i could bring my red bumper from my parts car
it has a horizontal scratch in it

but otherwise OK


there is a texture difference between the painted bumper and the non-painted bumpers

[redfestiva]

I cant make ohiostiva because my wife has a health problem right now. I would love that bumper though for sure. I need that back window wiper arm too. That bumper would square me away. Would you consider shipping it?

Steve
Dayton,Ohio 45432

[mechanicaldj]

sorry shipping is out of the question for now

I've researched it and do not have the time to do any shipping

i had already announced that i was parting this car out , and as far as the rear deck lid is concerned--- i will be selling it whole w/ washer pump

[redfestiva]

If my wife is better by the 20th and I could sneak away, what would you want for the bumper at Ohiostiva?

Steve
Dayton, Ohio