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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:24 AM
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anyone paint the evo mod on the front bumper of ther car?
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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That little black part in the middle?
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:36 AM
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People do it with vinyl so that it's not permanent, which is a much better option imho.
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:36 AM
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u better make sure you reeeeeeeeeeeeealy like it before you paint it on there
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:36 AM
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i did it wit paint n ____ed up my bumper it jus keepss chipping...where can i get the vinal for it?

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:53 AM
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painted saitin/flat black
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:54 AM
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Hey Buddy, don't try and get around the filter by misspelling curse words. Also, write in English so people can read it.

As for your bumper, did you properly prep the bumper before painting it? You can get vinyl cut almost anywhere. Go to a sign shop.
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird
Hey Buddy, don't try and get around the filter by misspelling curse words. Also, write in English so people can read it.

As for your bumper, did you properly prep the bumper before painting it? You can get vinyl cut almost anywhere. Go to a sign shop.
already issued a warning.

and if you want your car to look like an evo...just buy an evo.
"hitler stash" is stupid and people will make fun of you for it
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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make sure u paint it right like SANDING!! this will cause it not to chip, give the paint something to grab. i used 400 grit i think, then used a product call bulldog then paint then clear mix with flat. tried vinal before and was a pain in the butt so i ripped off the bumper and started taping things off
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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dude you just spray painted your bumper with paint and expected it to work?


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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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a lot of people never even knew i had it done till i pointed it out because the black on black. did it to get rid of a lot of rock chips and holes
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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lol he actually thought it would work with just spray painting on top of the clear coat.
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:11 AM
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i did sanded it n cleareddd ittt
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:18 AM
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Type in English or this thread is getting locked.
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:21 AM
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you cleareddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd it thats cool, but it didnt work. They make vinyl for this mod, should have looked into that first
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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yea dudeee my keyzzz are stickayyy
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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Where do i get the bull dog stuff, and should I sand it until i get to the original primer?
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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from a professional paint store that painted signs but if i were u i would go vinyl
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 05:03 AM
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just buy vinyl.
it will probably end up costing you less in the long run, it easier to install, and can be taken off whenever
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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yeah u can get it less then 20 bucks unlike paint, clear, and bulldog which will be over 100. bulldog is not cheap. i was luckly i had some really good connections and got everything free and was paint professonly, so yeah stick with vinyl



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