[PDC]

I’d like to either replace my rear bumper or send it out for powder coat. Either approach will require R&R - which is new territory for me. One source online suggests accessing the brackets through the trunk(?)

Any pointers or guidance on where to find and how to most easily access the brackets is greatly appreciated!

[Formulabruce]

All mounting bolts are in trunk. 2 on each side and 6 I recall against the back panel. You will have to unplug the license plate lamp wire inside the trunk and pop the seal down through the hole into the gass fill tunnel.
You will get bumper and mounts in hand. I would blast and powder coat the mounts. The bumper.. re chrome, there are a few options.
Ames, our host, has repop bumpers ( the brackets too) that fit pretty nicely.

[PDC]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

All mounting bolts are in trunk. 2 on each side and 6 I recall against the back panel. You will have to unplug the license plate lamp wire inside the trunk and pop the seal down through the hole into the gass fill tunnel.
You will get bumper and mounts in hand. I would blast and powder coat the mounts. The bumper.. re chrome, there are a few options.
Ames, our host, has repop bumpers ( the brackets too) that fit pretty nicely.

Thank you very much. Car is a ‘Pro Tour’ theme build and we painted the bumper gloss black to match the car. I was hesitant, as I though a traditional chrome bumper would add a splash of contrast - but the black looks really good! Only problem is that the outside corners are getting peppered with crap from the streets (335/30/18 stickies out back) I think a gloss black powder coat would be more durable.

I may order a new chrome bumper and swap it so I have something back there while the current bumper is out at powder coat. And I may decide I prefer the chrome look (!)