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Slekd Jan 13, 2008 07:01 PM

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...

nj_08_gts Jan 13, 2008 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by Slekd (Post 5150776)
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 {thumbup}

Slekd Jan 13, 2008 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by nj_08_gts (Post 5150844)
It shouldn't be difficult at all: some painters tape and patience should do it...post the pis when you're finished {thumbup}

i will post some pics when the dealer give it to me... and i will post the pics..
then we will talk about...

Slekd Jan 15, 2008 05:07 PM

what a about the Chrome Trim ???
can i get some of that to put in the rest of the line----

GTS_666 Jan 20, 2008 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by Slekd (Post 5158375)
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

wazzuuuup Jan 20, 2008 08:20 PM

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

chetman7 Jan 20, 2008 08:38 PM

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../picpic009.jpg

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

GTS_666 Jan 21, 2008 12:46 PM


Originally Posted by wazzuuuup (Post 5177139)
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.

GTS_666 Jan 21, 2008 12:51 PM


Originally Posted by chetman7 (Post 5177214)
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../picpic009.jpg

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! :thumbup: :thumbup:

wazzuuuup Jan 21, 2008 03:50 PM

i'll post pics tomorrow, have to wash it

Slekd Jan 21, 2008 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by GTS_666 (Post 5179354)
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 ??

08LancerEVO Jan 21, 2008 08:19 PM

dont they make a CF looking vinyl you can stick on there? thats what id do

GTS_666 Jan 22, 2008 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by Slekd (Post 5181102)
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.

Hydrolikz Jan 22, 2008 02:50 PM

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.

wazzuuuup Jan 22, 2008 06:29 PM

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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