[fred@appliedbiomechanics.com]

I removed the front bumper fascia to install a new lower grill. The bumper fascia piping (bumper beading) had seen better days so I decided to replace this as well.



I need advice on the best way to fix the piping to the bumper fascia before reinstalling on the car. It was stuck down with some pretty gooey glue when I took it off (contact cement?). I think I remember seeing a picture where someone used staples to hold in place?



Also, the new piping strip (bumper bead) came with 3 pieces of aluminum rod. Two are straight and one is bent, however all them are very malleable. I assume they insert into the hollow tube part of the piping to anchor it in some way as they are a perfect fit, but the repair manual makes no note of them at all.



I only want to put this back together once, so any help would be appreciated.

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[fred@appliedbiomechanics.com]

By the way, here are some pictures of the aluminum rod pieces.



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[flash]

the rods do indeed insert into the end - they are used to hold the end in place - you bend them like a u shaped hook - there should be 4 though - you may have to reuse one of the old ones - you can probably see how this is done by looking at the rear beading



i used staples to hold the rubber in place - make sure you get it right the first time though

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[rxter]

Does the bumper cover have to come off to do this?

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[fred@appliedbiomechanics.com]

[quote name='flash' post='54930' date='Jun 17 2008, 07:24 PM']the rods do indeed insert into the end - they are used to hold the end in place - you bend them like a u shaped hook - there should be 4 though - you may have to reuse one of the old ones - you can probably see how this is done by looking at the rear beading



i used staples to hold the rubber in place - make sure you get it right the first time though[/quote]



Actually Flash, both of the new beads (left and right) came with 3 rods each - so it should be fine.

Did you use any adhesive to put the bead in place before you stapled? I am sure that I had seen a picture of this being done with staples ... maybe one of your posts?



Maybe you could answer rxter's question, "Does the bumper cover have to come off to do this?" (I think he means the bumper fascia) because I don't know if the piping (beads) could be replaced without complete removal or not.



Thanks for the advice.

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[flash]

rxter - yes



bracer - i used no adhesive, but a real stapler, not the one in your office



feel free to contact me offline for more specific input, though i did generate a DIY on this a long time ago

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[fred@appliedbiomechanics.com]

[quote name='rdhayward' post='55022' date='Jun 19 2008, 01:58 AM']Ditto on the staples. Stainless steel if you have them on hand.[/quote]



I picked up some stainless steel staples today. I have an electric staple gun that I will use.

Do you need to turn under or flatten the staples on the underside of the plastic after they punch

through the rubber piping and then through the bumper fascia?

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