Before we could install the rear bumper we needed to install the rear bumper seal, this keeps exhaust fumes from sneaking through and getting sucked in the back tailgate. The seal sits in a channel which is then "crimped" with some rounded pliers. Only my rounded pliers did not work, we needed parallel jaw pliers. So these channel locks were modified by adding the round stock. Only that did not hold well enough, so a dimpler was added to the bottom jaw, as shown...
These dimples gave us enough grip, and any chips were removed and then recoated with a couple coats of epoxy primer.
Here's the bumper added, and a video that better shows the hidden hardware...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLtCAbLpv48
Here's a closer look at the forming of the edge trim for our dash inset trim. We had made a template out of 19 gauge steel to match the dash inset, and used it (and some heat) to form the point. This video shows the shrinking of the flange so the edge trim would match. The upper and lower edge trim was squeezed while applying heat to form a tuck for shrinking the flange and providing the radius.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwpt3_R4284
All shaped, before polishing..
Press studs installed...
Ribbed stainless insert added and our green radius brake used to match the dash profile...
One last touch-up to the polishing and installed in the dash.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpRCFd29c8Y