I ordered new bumpers from Black Dragon Auto (closing their doors at the end of the year) for a couple bucks. After opening the bag, I found that the construction of the units was less than optimal; you get what you pay for. The rubber bumper was good, the problem was the pan-head bolt and washer used for the adjustment; the rubber bumper would barely stay in place.
I decided to use the new rubber in combination with the old adjustment bolt. I began by removing the cap and silicone from the bolts.
I then shot the bolts with a coat of paint, mainly to keep them from rusting.
Once dry, I inserted the bolt into the rubber bumpers and returned to the car.
And that's how you write an entire blog post about something as trivial as hood adjustment bumpers.
