10-09-2019, 04:19 PM | #1 |
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filling/shaving the bumper reflectors
I know IND sells the body coloured replacement for the ugly reflectors on the side of the front bumper. But I'm going to get my bumper repainted anyway so I was thinking I could just shave them.
Can that be done? Pros, cons? Has anyone tried? |
10-09-2019, 07:08 PM | #2 |
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I think they would fill them with bondo. As the plastic bumper flexes, the bondo will crack and the paint will be ruined.
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10-09-2019, 07:52 PM | #3 | |
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That being said, I wouldn't bother. Just get the color matched pieces or a euro spec bumper. |
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10-13-2019, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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Wouldn't the process consist of plastic welding a plastic piece on the back and fill it in. Not sure about longevity but if done right I'm sure it should be fine.
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10-14-2019, 08:03 AM | #5 |
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Yes plastic welding is the best option for this. If done correctly it should be very strong and last. The downside is that to do it properly can get expensive. I am not sure the cost of a euro spec bumper but that might be a better option.
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10-15-2019, 09:14 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the input. I'm in Canada so shipping, taxes, and duties for an euro bumper would be astronomical. I'll probably just pop the reflectors out and have the shop paint them when they do the bumper. That's pretty much zero cost and it should look similar to IND painted pieces with perfect colour match.
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10-15-2019, 09:52 AM | #7 | |
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Not sure about that specifically, but painting them is the next best option. Personally I like the reflectors and opted to keep them.
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