Front bumper top screws - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

vietshorThi · 10-28-2006, 08:32 PM

there are 9 philip screws on the top of the bumper. i managed to get 4 off...the other 5 are all stripped. i'm all out of clues on how to get them off. anybody got any ideas? thanks for any help.

Sirfallsalot243 · 10-28-2006, 08:57 PM

Mine are stripped too. You cant push really hard and get them to turn?

I had one that I couldnt get off- I took a cuttin wheel and cut a notch in it and used a flathead screwdriver to get it to turn. Try that- but replace it afterwards.

vietshorThi · 10-28-2006, 09:07 PM

the second i got on to reply my friend called me with the same solution...haha. i texted him to ask what to do next. i'm surprised i couldn't think of this myself.

appreciate the help sirfalls.

CapnToll · 10-28-2006, 09:43 PM

I've delt with completely stripped screws with a drill. just take a nice drillbit and go right down the middle of the screw, and it should crack into two pieces and just fall out. Just make sure you have replacement screws ready to go.

Sirfallsalot243 · 10-28-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by capntoll

I've delt with completely stripped screws with a drill. just take a nice drillbit and go right down the middle of the screw, and it should crack into two pieces and just fall out. Just make sure you have replacement screws ready to go.

The problem with this is if it doesnt crack in half. You have to move to a bigger bit, and risk ruining the threads. You can use a reverse tapping bit to back it out though.

quikflip27 · 10-29-2006, 01:21 AM

yeah, go get one of those stripped screw removers from your hardware store. it helps to have the right tool for the job. one side burnishes the screw and the other side is a reverse thread remover, just push the drill down but in reverse, and it will back out
-quikflip

vietshorThi · 10-29-2006, 03:59 AM

yeah i already got the bumper off. i used a drimel and made it big enough for a flat head. thanks though

White98LS · 10-29-2006, 12:18 PM

I know you've already solved the problem, but just a few more ideas:
-Vise grips around the outer edge of the screw
-Use a brand-new fresh screwdriver and rubber glove on your hand so you can get maximum pressure and torque (something us Honda guys don't know much about...

)
-Don't they have screwdriver tools where you can hit it with a hammer and it turns the screw at the same time?

vietshorThi · 10-29-2006, 12:35 PM

haha...i like to work with what i have. ima cheap bastard. i didn't have vice grips at the time..friend borrowed it. had a dremel though. i love dremels. so handy