Front bumperette (aka 'nipple') delete ...how is it holding up ?
12-09-2009, 04:21 PM
#1
Front bumperette (aka 'nipple') delete ...how is it holding up ?
Curious from others that have done this mod on the FRONT bumper....
How is it holding up?
any cracking?
any pointers / or things to look out for / check when doing this?
(feel free to add whether you did the headlight washer delete as well)
TIA GUYS !
How is it holding up?
any cracking?
any pointers / or things to look out for / check when doing this?
(feel free to add whether you did the headlight washer delete as well)
TIA GUYS !
12-09-2009, 04:50 PM
#3
Race Car
I bought a new Euro TT bumper from Gert. I did however do the headlight washer delete and never looked back. Helps clean the front end up. I did a complete respray of the car so it was wise to do it at this time. In the wise words of the Moffat, "just do the mod man, it's only money". Small pic, but you get the idea. I can post better if you like. Others will share as well. A popular mod
Mike
Mike
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12-09-2009, 04:56 PM
#4
King of Cool
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Mine was done years ago (maybe 4?) and no problems, cracks, no nothing.
Haven't done the headlight thing (since that's a metal job and more involved because of that but will do it at some point. As well as the rear bumperettes, man I hate them...
Haven't done the headlight thing (since that's a metal job and more involved because of that but will do it at some point. As well as the rear bumperettes, man I hate them...
12-09-2009, 05:00 PM
#5
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12-09-2009, 05:21 PM
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You don't even need a body guy, much less a good one. If you can operate a caulking gun and know how to use sandpaper and masking tape, just do it yourself. You have to use the SEM plastic bumper epoxy. It's easier than doing an oil change.
12-09-2009, 05:34 PM
#10
Race Car
Your new name is Timothy "The Money Man" Moffat. The Money Man done in Riviera Blue just for you.Mike
12-09-2009, 05:39 PM
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^^^^Papa Smurf!
Oh and Alf, as I was merely workin the bumper, I left the HL washers on. I know, I fail.
Of course you'll also need the Euro clear corners too.
Oh and Alf, as I was merely workin the bumper, I left the HL washers on. I know, I fail.
Of course you'll also need the Euro clear corners too.
12-09-2009, 05:42 PM
#12
Race Car
^^^^ No fail really as you need to repaint or at least blend the fenders tends to create more work and $$$$. Only reason I did this was the full repaint. Kudos on the glass. I can't belive how good the world looks out of a new windshield.
Mike
Mike
12-09-2009, 07:21 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
Having the Euro front bumper (Sunset) being installed as we speak. Can't wait!
Great question on the long-term viability of the bumperette fill. That alone is what drove me to slide further down the slope ($$$).
~Dave
Great question on the long-term viability of the bumperette fill. That alone is what drove me to slide further down the slope ($$$).
~Dave
12-09-2009, 07:28 PM
#14
Race Car
Fill it or not is a personal choice and if cracks over time so be it. I wanted to do my car once and one time only. I would venture to say that those who have filled in where the bumperettes go will experience no issues if the job was don correctly. I chose to fill the rear bumperettes and they have held up great. Some people feel that there is a stress point at the bumperette location on the front bumper. Who knows. Fill or not fill honestly I don't think you can go wrong either way. I have done both.
Mike
Mike
