75-77 Vega bumper mounts

[hoffbug]

Has anyone gone to the trouble of disassembling and painting the 3 piece bumper mounts off of a 75-77 Vega?

[kgroombr]

You are talking about all that heavy metal behind the aluminum bumpers right? If so, I have done a few sets. I used KBS Coatings Rust Seal (supposed to be better than POR-15, but that is arguable, but it is very strong and sturdy rust proofing paint).

Any particular advice you need?

Ken

[hoffbug]

What did you replace the rivets with?

Been thinking of powdercoating.. also wondering if I could lose 1 or 2 of the three leaves...

[kgroombr]

I never went as far to remove the rivets as I didn't see a need to. I am guessing the hole is 3/8. Not sure, I would guess if I did separate the individual plates I would use grade 8 bolts. or maybe weld.

Ken