Hi my XK8 convertible has some damage to the front end clip where the previous owner had hit something at the front license plate and pushed the front clip in. Now I have two small tears on each side of the front clip. Does it make sense to try to remove the front clip and try to straighten out the tears with epoxy on the inside or should I just touch it up a little with paint? Pics attached. Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum nrodgsxr,

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Graham

 

The paint will not hide the crack for long. Remove and reinforce back side, then use dremel or similar power tool to open the crack and fill with flexible filler. I believe the supply stores have a special flexible epoxy or urethane material to avoid future cracks.

 

Good idea. Any tips of removing the front clips? I'm guessing there are screws at the top where the hood hinge is located.

 

Here's the procedure from JTIS:

Front Bumper Cover 76 22 78.pdf

You will find some useful photos and advice on refinishing in this thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-97-xk8-65461/

Graham

 

Thanks!!! this is exactly what I needed