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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Well... i am new here.. i bought a Lancer GLS (it is like the GS in the US MArket).
i love the idea to paint the middle of the Bumper.. but in my car there is a Chrome Trim.... so.. it will be very dificult.....
any ideas ??

well... i have not the car yet.. i will have it in 5 days... i am pretty exited...

thats why i am asking a lot of things...
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Slekd
Well... i am new here.. i bought a Lancer GLS (it is like the GS in the US MArket).
i love the idea to paint the middle of the Bumper.. but in my car there is a Chrome Trim.... so.. it will be very dificult.....
any ideas ??

well... i have not the car yet.. i will have it in 5 days... i am pretty exited...

thats why i am asking a lot of things...
It shouldn't be difficult at all: some painters tape and patience should do it...post the pis when you're finished
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nj_08_gts
It shouldn't be difficult at all: some painters tape and patience should do it...post the pis when you're finished
i will post some pics when the dealer give it to me... and i will post the pics..
then we will talk about...
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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what a about the Chrome Trim ???
can i get some of that to put in the rest of the line----
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Slekd
what a about the Chrome Trim ???
can i get some of that to put in the rest of the line----
+1


I can't stand the chrome trim and to buy the DE trim is too expensive
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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why dont you just vinyl the bumper and grill. what if you wanted to put everything back to stock, vinyl you just peel off, paint....good luck
I'll post a pic of mine in vinyl
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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I painted mine.... sanded it, primed it, a lot of of black and clear coats...came out great
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wazzuuuup
why dont you just vinyl the bumper and grill. what if you wanted to put everything back to stock, vinyl you just peel off, paint....good luck
I'll post a pic of mine in vinyl

yeah post some pics when you can...Im going the vinyl route for that same reason, not to mention I don't wanna be having it painted everytime it chips.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chetman7


I painted mine.... sanded it, primed it, a lot of of black and clear coats...came out great

very nice job on the grille man!
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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i'll post pics tomorrow, have to wash it
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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yeah post some pics when you can...Im going the vinyl route for that same reason, not to mention I don't wanna be having it painted everytime it chips.
where you got the vinyl ??
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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dont they make a CF looking vinyl you can stick on there? thats what id do
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Slekd
where you got the vinyl ??
I haven't got it but I would be interested in finding if any company makes a pre cut vinyl sheet for the lancer bumpers.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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hey wazzuuuup where did you get the vinyl from and for how much? I'm getting the same thing done and could use a few pointers.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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you want the flat black vinyl, hard to find but i got my buddy the deals with the stuff, you'll probably be looking at $30 for approx. 2 by 4 piece, let me know if you want it cause it would take me a couple days to get it
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