Custom Painted Rear Bumper
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I have thought of doing the same thing... but have heard nothing but bad things about having it done.
- can't be done
- won't last
- paint will peel
- etc...
If you find a viable solution - let me know?? I've been dying to do the same, on a WBlue as well.
- can't be done
- won't last
- paint will peel
- etc...
If you find a viable solution - let me know?? I've been dying to do the same, on a WBlue as well.
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if you prep it properly and use plastic primer then it will not peel (unless some knid of unusual force is applied....)
here is a pic of front lower piece and side mirror colour coded.
here is a pic of front lower piece and side mirror colour coded.
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I want this done also! Not seen an aftermarket rear i actually like yet....
So when i manage to get onto it ill post some pictures of it done on a Whitey....
Suggestions re: masking out the "fake mesh" or putting real mesh in there....
So when i manage to get onto it ill post some pictures of it done on a Whitey....
Suggestions re: masking out the "fake mesh" or putting real mesh in there....
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Originally Posted by Krasnog
I have thought of doing the same thing... but have heard nothing but bad things about having it done.
- can't be done
- won't last
- paint will peel
- etc...
If you find a viable solution - let me know?? I've been dying to do the same, on a WBlue as well.
- can't be done
- won't last
- paint will peel
- etc...
If you find a viable solution - let me know?? I've been dying to do the same, on a WBlue as well.
i really like that and if i didnt have black i would do it.(the plastic kinda blends in.
here is a WB, looks really good:
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Originally Posted by Camel8
I want this done also! Not seen an aftermarket rear i actually like yet....
So when i manage to get onto it ill post some pictures of it done on a Whitey....
Suggestions re: masking out the "fake mesh" or putting real mesh in there....
So when i manage to get onto it ill post some pictures of it done on a Whitey....
Suggestions re: masking out the "fake mesh" or putting real mesh in there....
In the mean time, has anyone else done it? If so, pics / link?
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dont bother cutting the "fake" mesh out... there is a clip behind each section which you will need to "secure" the whole rear bumper bar on the car.
does anyone have a pic of the back of the rear bumper bar?
does anyone have a pic of the back of the rear bumper bar?
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Originally Posted by EZZY
dont bother cutting the "fake" mesh out... there is a clip behind each section which you will need to "secure" the whole rear bumper bar on the car.
does anyone have a pic of the back of the rear bumper bar?
does anyone have a pic of the back of the rear bumper bar?
I suppose I'll have to just bite the bullet and get a proper aftermarket rear - like the MS or whatever...
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Originally Posted by irq5
Damn... So that foils my plans - curses
I suppose I'll have to just bite the bullet and get a proper aftermarket rear - like the MS or whatever...
I suppose I'll have to just bite the bullet and get a proper aftermarket rear - like the MS or whatever...
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Originally Posted by N rider89
at first i laughed at this part but you know already.
i really like that and if i didnt have black i would do it.(the plastic kinda blends in.
here is a WB, looks really good:
i really like that and if i didnt have black i would do it.(the plastic kinda blends in.
here is a WB, looks really good:
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Originally Posted by EZZY
dont bother cutting the "fake" mesh out... there is a clip behind each section which you will need to "secure" the whole rear bumper bar on the car.
does anyone have a pic of the back of the rear bumper bar?
does anyone have a pic of the back of the rear bumper bar?
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N Rider89, know a good place to even find white rims??? Since I've been browsing, the selection seems pretty skimpy... a few shops have some, but none that I'm to particularly fond of...
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Originally Posted by Krasnog
All these pictures - no 'how to's'?
2. find a friendly/trusty local bodyshop
3. get to your car asap
4. drive to the above mentioned bodyshop
5. discussed in details and leave the bodyshop
6. call and confirm when it is ready for pick up
7. go in, pay and drive away