Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

iluvmy72 · 12-10-2008, 07:07 AM

I was watching this show called Overhaulin and they were fixing up this classic mustang and they put on there a set of bumpers that were brushed steel. Has anyone seen this for our trucks? Where would we go for one? If none are available, I say it's time for one. Because I want them.

**special-K** · 12-10-2008, 08:42 AM

Nothing like that for these trucks that I know of.Was it brushed stainless?

rstewart09 · 12-10-2008, 08:52 AM

Mine is brushed. I took some paint and brushed it on, that count.

petey-pablo · 12-10-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstewart09

Mine is brushed. I took some paint and brushed it on, that count.

**SactoJim** · 12-10-2008, 12:04 PM

Saw this car at SEMA and am not sure if this is a imitation done with paint or the real deal.......but probably the look you are after.

You could buy a non-chrome bumper, strip it to bare steel and use a scotchbrite pad and create a brushed look and then clear over it.

You might have to do a little research to find out which clear would best adhere to bare steel since most aren't designed for that use.

It is a cool look.

ChevLoRay · 12-10-2008, 12:14 PM

Use clear powder to coat the polished bare bumper, i.e., powder-coat. You could have both sides done and it would be (theoretically) sealed from the elements.

**special-K** · 12-10-2008, 01:06 PM

To get that brushed look your strokes will need to be continuous from end to end or it won`t look right.Bare that in mind.

70 Suburban · 12-10-2008, 01:54 PM

There are products out there that you can use. House of kolor has a chrome paint that looks like brushed steel. And if i remember you can use a soft cloth on that paint after it dries and simulate sand marks.

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Saw this car at SEMA and am not sure if this is a imitation done with paint or the real deal.......but probably the look you are after.

You could buy a non-chrome bumper, strip it to bare steel and use a scotchbrite pad and create a brushed look and then clear over it.

You might have to do a little research to find out which clear would best adhere to bare steel since most aren't designed for that use.

It is a cool look.

The orange Camaro was in a recent issue of Chevy High Performance magazine. In there, it said that the stripes were bare metal , sanded and clear coated.

SRH916 · 12-10-2008, 05:57 PM

I think on the mustang they did a faux aluminum look on the paint. where they brushed the paint. I cant remember how, but I will look into it when I can find a video of that show.

12-10-2008, 07:07 AM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? I was watching this show called Overhaulin and they were fixing up this classic mustang and they put on there a set of bumpers that were brushed steel. Has anyone seen this for our trucks? Where would we go for one? If none are available, I say it's time for one. Because I want them.

12-10-2008, 08:42 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? Nothing like that for these trucks that I know of.Was it brushed stainless? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
rstewart09 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport, Ohio Posts: 157	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? Mine is brushed. I took some paint and brushed it on, that count. __________________ The start of a new toy 1967 GMC 3/4 ton

12-10-2008, 12:04 PM	#5
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? Saw this car at SEMA and am not sure if this is a imitation done with paint or the real deal.......but probably the look you are after. You could buy a non-chrome bumper, strip it to bare steel and use a scotchbrite pad and create a brushed look and then clear over it. You might have to do a little research to find out which clear would best adhere to bare steel since most aren't designed for that use. It is a cool look. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? Use clear powder to coat the polished bare bumper, i.e., powder-coat. You could have both sides done and it would be (theoretically) sealed from the elements. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-10-2008, 01:06 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? To get that brushed look your strokes will need to be continuous from end to end or it won`t look right.Bare that in mind. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#8
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? There are products out there that you can use. House of kolor has a chrome paint that looks like brushed steel. And if i remember you can use a soft cloth on that paint after it dries and simulate sand marks.

12-10-2008, 05:57 PM	#10
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Has anyone seen a brushed steel bumper? I think on the mustang they did a faux aluminum look on the paint. where they brushed the paint. I cant remember how, but I will look into it when I can find a video of that show. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.