Read my write-up in the tech section about making your fender trim black; the same prep basically applies to the bumpers. Pull the rear bumper and sides off to get it prepped correctly.

Always wear a respirator when sanding chrome!

 

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I'm looking into herculining my rear bumper and rockers and had a few questions.

- How has this stuff held up since you've applied it? Had any peeling/fading problems?

- Will i need to primer my chrome bumper before applying this, or will it stick if sanded properly?

- How long did you wait before applying the clear coat?

- How long did you leave the tape/newspaper on before removing? Basically, I'm making sure the herculiner isn't going to harden on the tape/newspaper and not pull off cleanly.

Thanks for the help guys!

 

FYI, here's what I'm going for. What do you guys think?

Before:


After:

 

Looks much cleaner and really updates the look of your Runner.

 

Answers are in red.

 

woooo...that looks nice guys...and I LOVE the hootus story on explorer forums... lol

 

yea that sucks for that guy haha.

 

<96 Runner>,

Have you thought about what you'll do if you dink your bumper? Will this stuff chip?

(I've got a couple good dents in the rear. I thought about removing them and hammering them out and painting the bumper. Possibly with this stuff, but I know I'll just dent it, again.

 

Good question. If I dink the front, I will just get a TJM . If I dink the rear, I might try to pound it out or just get a new piece and Herc it again. No big deal.

That's a good question, but it's something I have never been too concerned with. Maybe I just don't wheel hard enough

 

<96 Runner>

What may I ask did you use as a clearcoat?

 

I didn't use any.

 

herculiner will fade to a dull gray if you don't apply the optional uv protectant.

 

This is true. I am discovering that just now unfortunately. That's ok, I can simply sand this down, reapply, and use the UV topcoat.

Coulda shoulda woulda...

 

Was it a spray on or.....clearcoat that is

 

i am going to do this to the rear. i have a bumper end that i simi pounded back out and i think this will look good until i can make or have a rear bumper made.
nice pics 96 runner. anyone do this to a silver runner yet?

 

It's roll-on, no clearcoat.

 

well i went ahead and did m rear bumper and ends. i must say, i like the look of the rear bumper and want to see it al on. i put it on kinda thick and once it dries, ill just go out and roll one more light coat to get anything i may have missed.
pics tomorrow

 

I am really curious about chipping and such. I saw a pic in 4wheeler of a fronteer with herc most of the way up the doors. As much as I like my pinstripes, after the one I put on it this morning:pat: , Herculiner seems like a good idea.

 

its really tacky when going on. if you prep it properly, i dont see it coming off from normal use. now anything will come off on the rocks and trees on the trails but a brush and the left overs and it dosnt have to be perfect!!

 

Be SURE to use the UV Topcoat they sell guys. This stuff looks like crap on mine right now.

It's only $20 and I just spaced and didn't think about it.