My front bumper cover repaint thread
05-01-2013, 12:46 PM
#16
I have seen an example where the bumper was blended into the fender using putty/bondo of some type so it was intended to look seamless. While it probably looked good when fresh, over time, the flex at that joint caused unsightly cracking.
05-01-2013, 02:12 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
On my car I cut the mounting bracket off with a dremmel tool. If you are going to remove the bumper cover than you can easily get to the nuts that secure the bracket to the bumper and remove the entire mounting bracket. It's a nice update but a bit of a PITA to do.
05-01-2013, 02:29 PM
#18
Drifting
Thread Starter
Search is your friend: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...fog+light+lens
On my car I cut the mounting bracket off with a dremmel tool. If you are going to remove the bumper cover than you can easily get to the nuts that secure the bracket to the bumper and remove the entire mounting bracket. It's a nice update but a bit of a PITA to do.
On my car I cut the mounting bracket off with a dremmel tool. If you are going to remove the bumper cover than you can easily get to the nuts that secure the bracket to the bumper and remove the entire mounting bracket. It's a nice update but a bit of a PITA to do.
05-01-2013, 10:02 PM
#19
Drifting
I plan to delete the seals or welting if/when i re-re-paint my car down the road.
I would not try and blend the seam btwn valence and fender however.. very, very bad idea.
Regarding the new $10,000 paint matching computer eyes, they cost $10,000 for a reason, they work very well with the right operator/tech.
Non metallic red would be very easy to match exactly this way.
But it is your car and money and i wish you luck.
05-02-2013, 11:40 PM
#20
Drifting
Thread Starter
I am probably over thinking this but I am still a little confused on what to do with this bracket. Do I completely delete it to fit the clear bumperettes?
05-03-2013, 01:36 AM
#22
Drifting
Cool, hope it turns out terrific. It's a nice red. Good job removing it yourself it should turn out great.
One important thing,
When re inserting the headlight squirters, if paint has built up in the holes when you push the squirters in, it can create a small crack in the PU valence and paintwork perpendicular to the center of the hole when forcing in the squirters.
Be sure they dont have too much paint build up on the sides of the squirter openings, a slight careful sanding with 600 if the squirter/s seem too tight going in.
It happened to me. Good luck.
Matt
One important thing,
When re inserting the headlight squirters, if paint has built up in the holes when you push the squirters in, it can create a small crack in the PU valence and paintwork perpendicular to the center of the hole when forcing in the squirters.
Be sure they dont have too much paint build up on the sides of the squirter openings, a slight careful sanding with 600 if the squirter/s seem too tight going in.
It happened to me. Good luck.
Matt
05-03-2013, 01:51 AM
#23
Rennlist Member
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...led-tower/526/
05-03-2013, 09:57 AM
#24
Rennlist Member
The new clear lens screws into the side of the fog/driving light assembly just like the existing clear lens on the other side. You will need a small speed nut to complete the install. Have fun, you will definitely like the new look.
05-03-2013, 10:31 AM
#25
Drifting
Thread Starter
Thanks guys, I am a horder though so I never through anything away.
As far as the nozzles we are going to fill them for a cleaner look. I did get my lenses from Roger so no instructions were with them. As long as I know that I will not be putting the bracket back on I am sure I will figure it out at install.
As far as the nozzles we are going to fill them for a cleaner look. I did get my lenses from Roger so no instructions were with them. As long as I know that I will not be putting the bracket back on I am sure I will figure it out at install.
05-27-2013, 07:37 PM
#26
Drifting
Thread Starter
Finally got it back from the paint shop and yes pics will be coming soon. I am right on the threshold of whether I think it is a good color match. The more I look at it the more I like it but it is not perfect. It looks very good from the top front but a little off in the lower section. I think it might have somthing to do with the old paint getting more sun so it has faded a bit different than the paint on the bottom of the fender. If there is a place that looks off it is definetely the area where the bumper cover meets the fender below the amber marker light. I did go with clear coat since that is what my painter felt comfortable doing. The charge was $350 and he did a nice job filling in the headlight washer holes and dealing with the stone chips.
Last edited by rgs944; 05-27-2013 at 07:56 PM.
05-28-2013, 10:56 AM
#28
Drifting
Thread Starter
Yes, it is a 25 year old street rod and not a trailer queen but I do want it to look awesome on the street. Here are a few pics. My wife and son thought it looked perfect.
05-28-2013, 04:16 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
