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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:01 pm    Post subject: Painting backside of bumpers? Reply with quote

Hey guys. I ordered a set of repo bumpers for my car. I know I know, I don't wanna debate the quality etc.

My question is what colour do you recommend I paint the back side with por15? Flat black, grey, etc? Just trying to figure what will look the most "stockish". Opinions?

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I dont know where you got yours. I got some on Ebay and they were painted gray on the back. I warn you the bumpers are weak. I reinforced mine. I will see if I got some pics.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Painted mine black with plasti-dip. Just keep the chrome side waxed often.
The black is barely visible near the ends when viewed from the opposite side and looks natural.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:54 pm    Post subject: Backsuide Bumper Reply with quote

the factory would use flat black or a flat dark gray.

[quote]That's the way Dad did it... that's the way America does it... and it seems to have worked out pretty good so far.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

IMHO the back side color of the bumpers was silver ex factory...
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

They were a silver/grey from the factory.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:22 am    Post subject: My Bad.. Reply with quote

I could have sworn...but looks like I'm wrong on bumper backside. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I need to do this with my bumpers! Will that Stirling Silver kill the rust if I have some already, or do I treat the rust first?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's POR15, so follow their directions.
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