GrayFox Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Many thanks for the advice and some great photos. I agree the bleach could be a bit harsh and do more harm than good. I hadn't considered going without bumpers but having seen the pictures I think I might do this with the convertible. The estate is Valencia Blue and the white bumpers seem to suit it so I will be taking Stu up on his kind offer.Checked out the link to Frost's whitewall tyre paint, thanks. They are out of stock at the moment. Wonder how many bottles of Tippex I would need for a bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steaming Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I used to use Tesco Kitchen cleaner on our Herald white bumpers. It is creamy, white and very slightly abrasive. Seemed to do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 1986 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I blame Jonny-Jimbo for this but: Today I have been thinking about bumpers a lot and have now decided that I will fot Vitesse bumpers to my car instead of Rubber ones. This is partly because I'm a magpie and also the white might clash with my colour scheme. On that basis: Grayfox I might be able to sort you out with a set of good quality bumper caps. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Craig; I didn't have any on my green 13/60 saloon - as you say, much cleaner design, smoother appearance, but at the same time, I wouldn't take Vitesse bumpers off a good car just for the sake of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200od Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I took an electric sander to mine when I bought the car seven years ago . It got rid of the grey, dry, cracked surface. I then cleaned with bath cleaning cream containing bleach.The result suits me as they are tidy,and look age related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 Coupe Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Flame me if you like but what about sanding/painting? Paul :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Can anyone advise me how to fit the white rubber bumpers on my Herald. I have fitted new steel backing strips but don't know how to fit the new bumpers onto them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Can anyone advise me how to fit the white rubber bumpers on my Herald. I have fitted new steel backing strips but don't know how to fit the new bumpers onto them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 PeteW. Their is a thread that has answers to fitting just down abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 PeteW. Their is a thread that has answers to fitting just down abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Quoted from Goody PeteW. Their is a thread that has answers to fitting just down abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Goody wrote:PeteW. Their is a thread that has answers to fitting just down abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hello Goody.I have looked down the items relating to white bumpers but can only see references to taking them off or cleaning them. Can you please advise me where to look for the tips on how to fit them?All the best,Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hello Goody.I have looked down the items relating to white bumpers but can only see references to taking them off or cleaning them. Can you please advise me where to look for the tips on how to fit them?All the best,Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 PeteW: My last post under Fitting is how I put them on. First your metal strips have to be in good shape. Then lub the rubber parts fully then slide them on using the method I described. You will have to remove at least one overrider front and back in order to slide the center sections on. I suggest for the rear you remove the right as the bolts are easy'er to get to then the left due to gas tank. Using a rubber malet can be helpfull by tapping the ends so they slide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 PeteW: My last post under Fitting is how I put them on. First your metal strips have to be in good shape. Then lub the rubber parts fully then slide them on using the method I described. You will have to remove at least one overrider front and back in order to slide the center sections on. I suggest for the rear you remove the right as the bolts are easy'er to get to then the left due to gas tank. Using a rubber malet can be helpfull by tapping the ends so they slide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky020 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Never use bleach it rots the rubber and can turn it brown, if they aren't to bad and you just need to clean them use CIFF and a green scourer and washing washing up liquid to clean off. if the surface is badly crazed use a very heavy wet and dry wet and take it down before cleaning, if past that get whitewall paint and and build up in thin layers until the cracks are filled (you will have to paint on the car or the rubber will crack again!. You could splash the cash and buy new you will need nice hot water and some silicone oil to get them on, the silicone will make things move and preserve the rubber!I agree with Mark if they are on the car originally they should be on the car, originality and all that but that's just my opinion plus its all to easy to scrape the paint off with out them! not to say the cars dont look good without the bumpers fitted as per the very early models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky020 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Never use bleach it rots the rubber and can turn it brown, if they aren't to bad and you just need to clean them use CIFF and a green scourer and washing washing up liquid to clean off. if the surface is badly crazed use a very heavy wet and dry wet and take it down before cleaning, if past that get whitewall paint and and build up in thin layers until the cracks are filled (you will have to paint on the car or the rubber will crack again!. You could splash the cash and buy new you will need nice hot water and some silicone oil to get them on, the silicone will make things move and preserve the rubber!I agree with Mark if they are on the car originally they should be on the car, originality and all that but that's just my opinion plus its all to easy to scrape the paint off with out them! not to say the cars dont look good without the bumpers fitted as per the very early models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesdingle Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 caustic soda in a large long tank [i used a plastic tool chest] removes paint and grease and bleaches them white left in over night- doesn't seem to be a problem one year on. then sprayed with clear silicone 'back to black' vinyl restorer and hooked the top over the lip and then pushed/squeezed the lower rut over the bottom lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesdingle Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 caustic soda in a large long tank [i used a plastic tool chest] removes paint and grease and bleaches them white left in over night- doesn't seem to be a problem one year on. then sprayed with clear silicone 'back to black' vinyl restorer and hooked the top over the lip and then pushed/squeezed the lower rut over the bottom lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Quoted from julesdingle then sprayed with clear silicone 'back to black' vinyl restorer. ...which does exactly what it says on the tin and left them…. white I usually just clean mine with car polish, which if applied when the bumpers are fresh or new, keeps them that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 10026 wrote: then sprayed with clear silicone 'back to black' vinyl restorer....which does exactly what it says on the tin and left them…. white :)I usually just clean mine with car polish, which if applied when the bumpers are fresh or new, keeps them that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesdingle Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Quoted from Paudman ...which does exactly what it says on the tin and left them…. white I usually just clean mine with car polish, which if applied when the bumpers are fresh or new, keeps them that way. I bought the 'back to black' expecting it to restore the black vinyl of the dash and it turned out to be clear. Old skool polish left everything white residue so I may try it next I polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesdingle Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 490 wrote:...which does exactly what it says on the tin and left them…. white :)I usually just clean mine with car polish, which if applied when the bumpers are fresh or new, keeps them that way.I bought the 'back to black' expecting it to restore the black vinyl of the dash and it turned out to be clear. Old skool polish left everything white residue so I may try it next I polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimher Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 ....My late '64 convertible hasn't got them on at the moment - I've had some in the house for years..(can't remember if they came with the car!) I got some nice 'ends' from that celebrated internet auction site but have no pieces that attach to the valances.....I think they should always be retained & that people shouldn't junk 'em & fit Vitesse ones instead, as to me they virtually define a Herald as I presume they are unique?? I certainly can't think of any other vehice fitted with them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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