Bumper pads in rear ? Need assist to a refinish thread

[jim_hoyland]

I call them bumper pads, the two black rectangular rubber parts on either side of the license plate.

I have been searching for a DIY thread on how to refinish them; can someone post their DIY link to this...

Thanks,

[boxster6354]

On this forum a lot refer to them as "bumperettes"

Search and you will find many posts, like this one:

http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/5877-bumper-before-after.html

[jim_hoyland]

Originally Posted by boxster6354

On this forum a lot refer to them as "bumperettes"

Search and you will find many posts, like this one:

http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/5877-bumper-before-after.html

Thank you

[particlewave]

Wash + 3-5 coats of black PlastiDip = looks like new.

[jacabean]

painting them to color match the car would be best . you can buy everything you need from automotive touchup . if your handy it can be a fun easy DYI .

[jacabean]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Wash + 3-5 coats of black PlastiDip = looks like new.

I would never have thought to plasti dip , someone should do 101 plasti dip projects .

[jim_hoyland]

Originally Posted by jacabean

painting them to color match the car would be best . you can buy everything you need from automotive touchup . if your handy it can be a fun easy DYI .

Some look really smooth and shinny, like the car body; is that from filling and sanding the bumperrettes ?

My car is Glacial White

[jacabean]

Originally Posted by jim_hoyland

Some look really smooth and shinny, like the car body; is that from filling and sanding the bumperrettes ?

My car is Glacial White

Some sanding and a high build primer

[Deserion]

I used Forever Black on mine. Works way better than Back-to-Black, and it's a dye versus a dressing.

[ReallyDirtyThirty]

If you're lazy like me you can purchase a pair of body color matched bumperettes from BumperPlugs.com.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by jacabean

painting them to color match the car would be best . you can buy everything you need from automotive touchup . if your handy it can be a fun easy DYI .

I disagree. I like the factory Black color. I think the contrast looks good

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by JayG

I disagree. I like the factory Black color. I think the contrast looks good

Agreed. I've never liked the painted bumperettes. They just don't look right.

[hancock1701]

I got some wax on mine recently, and now there's white residue visible and won't go away with washing. I'll probably clean them up and plasti dip them because I like the black look too.

[EJ-Fresno]

I love the black ones...on my black Boxster

[JayG]

Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno

I love the black ones...on my black Boxster

smartass

Samething on my black 996 Targa

[Gforrest2]

Originally Posted by jacabean

painting them to color match the car would be best . you can buy everything you need from automotive touchup . if your handy it can be a fun easy DYI .

+1 for automotivetouchup.com. Here's a link to my project. I think they are held on with one bolt on the bottom.

Good luck!

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/30418-4-hours-$50-later.html

[mikesz]

I removed mine completely

[TypeA]

Originally Posted by mikesz

I removed mine completely

Did you use something like this?

Porsche Rear Bumperette Removal Plate | cheetahonline

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by TypeA

Did you use something like this?

Porsche Rear Bumperette Removal Plate | cheetahonline

Nice idea and looks good on the black car but seems a little pricey. Unless you paint you still end up with a black area that stands out.

I for one am glad I had the bumperettes when someone hit me from behind. The bumperettes saved my bumper from damage.

[mikesz]

Yes rear bumperette removal plate but I made my own. I bought a piece of black ABS plastic and made a template out of cardboard. Took it to a place that cuts glass and had them cut it for me.