Steel Bumpers in the Rust Belt
08-10-2012, 04:56 PM
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Steel Bumpers in the Rust Belt
How are your steel bumpers holding up in areas with snow/salted roads?
I saw a jk with a steel front bumper in JP magazine recently and it looked VERY rusty. Makes me think sticking with the stockers may be the way to go. Post pictures (front/rear) and how many years old if you can. Thanks.
I saw a jk with a steel front bumper in JP magazine recently and it looked VERY rusty. Makes me think sticking with the stockers may be the way to go. Post pictures (front/rear) and how many years old if you can. Thanks.
08-10-2012, 06:01 PM
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This is a non-issue if you maintain your Jeep a little bit. Steel should be powdercoated. Spray paint is cheap and makes touch up really easy. Really, don't worry about it...I live in Alberta where they salt and sand the roads all the time. Never had a problem with mine.
That's all just salt and sand on the rear bumper. Had my bumpers for about a year and a half. The powdercoat is still in perfect condition. The side rails I have are powdercoated and are used as steps all the time. I've had those longer than the bumpers, but again...no rust whatsoever.
Oh, I forgot to post the front...
But really...it looks the same as the day I bought it. Sorry, I don't have a larger picture at the moment, but there is no rust anywhere regardless. Previously I had some chrome Moto Metal rims that were absolutely horrible for getting pitting and bubbling up from the salt and junk on the road...chrome is no good for snowy, salty winter conditons....powdercoating is great.
That's all just salt and sand on the rear bumper. Had my bumpers for about a year and a half. The powdercoat is still in perfect condition. The side rails I have are powdercoated and are used as steps all the time. I've had those longer than the bumpers, but again...no rust whatsoever.
Oh, I forgot to post the front...
But really...it looks the same as the day I bought it. Sorry, I don't have a larger picture at the moment, but there is no rust anywhere regardless. Previously I had some chrome Moto Metal rims that were absolutely horrible for getting pitting and bubbling up from the salt and junk on the road...chrome is no good for snowy, salty winter conditons....powdercoating is great.
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08-11-2012, 10:33 AM
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Those still look good but a year and a half isn't a very long test period. That's only 2 winters max. Who has some 4 and 5 year old bumpers? BTW the rusty bumper in JP seems to be considered a quality brand on this forum.
08-11-2012, 02:41 PM
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I work with a guy who was 20 year old car with over 400000 miles and no visable rust. He claims he hoses it down with wd40 3-4times a year sprays it inside any body panel he can access plus underside pretty much everywhere. seems to be working so I plan on the same thing for the jk
08-14-2012, 05:23 AM
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Anyone stick with the aev tire carrier or teraflex tail gate hinge so they can keep the stock plastic bumper that won't rust?
Somebody out there has rusty 4-5 year old powder coated bumpers. Where ya at?
Somebody out there has rusty 4-5 year old powder coated bumpers. Where ya at?