My bumper build...
- Thread starter Rezarf
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Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
Well, I got to finish the fab on my bumper today. I took everyone's advice and opened up the rear of the bumper with a pilot hole then I opened up the base metal even more to fill them with weld.
I was actually really impressed with how much heat and wire it soaked up as I filled the pilot hole. In the second pic, I stopped to snap a pic, then I started to perform a "rose, plug, rosette" weld around the edge of the bigger whole to work it into the base material more. In the end, the welds looked like an "8." All in all, I was shocked at how much heat I was able to get into the weld.
You can see how much HAF I had on the front of the bumper. I appreciate everyone's help and advice, I feel better tuggin' on these mounts now.
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I was actually really impressed with how much heat and wire it soaked up as I filled the pilot hole. In the second pic, I stopped to snap a pic, then I started to perform a "rose, plug, rosette" weld around the edge of the bigger whole to work it into the base material more. In the end, the welds looked like an "8." All in all, I was shocked at how much heat I was able to get into the weld.
You can see how much HAF I had on the front of the bumper. I appreciate everyone's help and advice, I feel better tuggin' on these mounts now.
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Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
I just left the welds, my buddy is media blasting it and powder coating it this week in high gloss with extra UV protection... I am really stoked! Thanks for all the help gentlemen!
Drew
Drew
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
because it is not the gloss that fades, it is the pigment below. Will turn milky/chalky underneath a layer of gloss. You are more than welcome to come look at some sculpture that I can illustrate this with.
When this happens, it is harder to match the paint for touch up. the worst colors for this are red, yellow and black... blue is bad as well, but mainly the lighter shades.
When this happens, it is harder to match the paint for touch up. the worst colors for this are red, yellow and black... blue is bad as well, but mainly the lighter shades.
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
So my student friend calls and asks "what kind of metal was that bumper, the powder coat came out all wierd?" 
We'll see, sometimes you get what you pay for
We'll see, sometimes you get what you pay for
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
It is a kid, trying to learn, I can always paint over it
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
wesintl
Moderator
yeah, you won't see that once it's covered in mag chloride.. I mean mud 
Looks good
Looks good
AxleIke
Hard Core 4+
Looks great man!!!
I thought it might be a case of self criticism rather than actually bad.
I know that all too well.
I thought it might be a case of self criticism rather than actually bad.
I know that all too well.
Wow, that looks awesome!
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
Thanks guys for all the nice words.
I was starting to think the hoop was too high, but with the lights it looks "right"
I had a glitch tonight trying to get it on, I forgot to mark which winch wire (say that 3x fast) and I went with my gut, and might have gotten it wrong. Gotta' actually look at the wiring tomorrow and button it up!
I was starting to think the hoop was too high, but with the lights it looks "right"
I had a glitch tonight trying to get it on, I forgot to mark which winch wire (say that 3x fast) and I went with my gut, and might have gotten it wrong. Gotta' actually look at the wiring tomorrow and button it up!
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
Can't wait to see it in person....looks amazing in pictures!
Name the place and time!
