SS INserts
02-28-2005, 11:05 AM
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Need some advice with SS INSERTS......
Is anyone else having issues with the SS Inserts on the rear bumper??
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
Last edited by THECORVETTEMANN; 02-28-2005 at 11:26 AM.
02-28-2005, 11:34 AM
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Safety Car
Originally Posted by THECORVETTEMANN
Is anyone else having issues with the SS Inserts on the rear bumper??
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
Last edited by C8-Vette; 03-03-2005 at 07:24 AM.
02-28-2005, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by THECORVETTEMANN
Is anyone else having issues with the SS Inserts on the rear bumper??
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
Hmmmmmmmmmm.........I was about ready to order the inserts, I think I'll wait and see what the reaction is here. Sorry to hear your having the trouble........
02-28-2005, 11:39 AM
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I put the vinyl inserts on my bumper and have not had any problems so far. They've been on for 2 months. Living in FL, I have to deal with the heat, not the cold, in terms of keeping them on.
02-28-2005, 11:54 AM
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Yes, same thing hear! I have also written Barry, but I received no response. 
This was about a month ago. Yes, I did prep and bend as per instructions but the top of the "E" has pulled away from the car. Unfortunately, this "E" also connects to the 2 T's and the V. If I don't get this corrected, I'll buy a new set from WCC. The other items (billet control *****) are great.
This was about a month ago. Yes, I did prep and bend as per instructions but the top of the "E" has pulled away from the car. Unfortunately, this "E" also connects to the 2 T's and the V. If I don't get this corrected, I'll buy a new set from WCC. The other items (billet control *****) are great.
02-28-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by C6FirstVette
No problems...was the air temp sufficiently warm when you installed?
Michael
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Living in South Florida, temperature has not been a problem.
02-28-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by robbiC5
Yes, same thing hear! I have also written Barry, but I received no response. The other items (billet control *****) are great.
The other items (billet control *****) are great.I received instant response from SS INSERTS and he is sending replacement letters to me. I think you should try reaching him again.
Don't get me wrong, the product is excellent quality, I think because of the thin nature of the letters, the bonding material is very thin. Perhaps he will come up with thicker and stick-ier stuff.
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02-28-2005, 02:34 PM
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Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by THECORVETTEMANN
Is anyone else having issues with the SS Inserts on the rear bumper??
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
Me too. I prepped the same way as you did. I appreciate the info. I just emaild ss, ,and I'm sure they'll reply. Their billet ***** are great.
02-28-2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by THECORVETTEMANN
Is anyone else having issues with the SS Inserts on the rear bumper??
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
My stainless steel inserts will not stay on the car. Yes, I thoroughly cleaned the surface before installing. Yes, I carefully bent the letters to match the contour of the bumper. The backing material is so thin that the inserts keep popping away from the bumper.
I have written to SS INSERTS for replacement parts and they are sending me replacements. They have been terrific to deal with.
Anybody else having this issue???
02-28-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Got Vette?
where do you buy them?
02-28-2005, 05:17 PM
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Barry @ SS just emailed me and was kind enough to let me know that he'd be glad to send me a replacement piece. He also wrote that we have to bend the long piece more then slightly, almost on an angle to kinda wedge it into the slot in the rear end. (paraphrasing him with my words) I think that those of us who have this problem were a bit timid about really bending this lightweight piece of metal.
02-28-2005, 05:52 PM
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just got mine last week and they are sitting in the room waiting to be installed. I have to wait for the weather to warm up...its freezing here in NY. I have it garaged and its aroung 55-60 degrees...should i take a chance and install them or just wait?? i really hope i dont have problems with the install!!
02-28-2005, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by robbiC5
Yes, same thing hear! I have also written Barry, but I received no response. This was about a month ago. Yes, I did prep and bend as per instructions but the top of the "E" has pulled away from the car. Unfortunately, this "E" also connects to the 2 T's and the V. If I don't get this corrected, I'll buy a new set from WCC. The other items (billet control *****) are great.
This was about a month ago. Yes, I did prep and bend as per instructions but the top of the "E" has pulled away from the car. Unfortunately, this "E" also connects to the 2 T's and the V. If I don't get this corrected, I'll buy a new set from WCC. The other items (billet control *****) are great.
I guess he didn't get my first email. SS Inserts is a class act 
and that is why they'll get my future business. Thank you Barry and SS Inserts! 
Rob
