yup thats true. with materials cost, the whole lip kit and time...it would add up. i guess who ever wants to try and tackle this project can do at their own leisure cus of the cost and time. but we're always here on AZ to help.

damn i coulnt get my front lip done today cus of the damn rain, mite have to wait til thursday

 

how fast does the epoxy dry, because i think i'm going to have to hold it or put pressure on the sides where the lip curves, because it bulges out a bit and duct tape won't hold it.

 

15-20mins to stick. and yes this is why you need a friend to help hold the bulging corners in. also have to make sure the lip is straight the entire time. ooooo the fun!

 

i duct taped the front on the other day and i realized it's going to be tough. Maybe the wifey will help! I have the sides ready to go too, and i think they'll be really easy compared to the front.

 

yea for the front ur gonna need a extra pairs of hands to help ya out. well i guess im not that disappointed of the rain cus my buddies has thursday through the weekend off so ill ask them lazy ass to help.

gnuts, what TL lip did u get?

 

i did the sides by myself and 15 clamps. however the front and rear cltypeslow helped me out on holding everything in alignment. it will feel like an eternity sitting there waiting for the epoxy to set but be patient and don't let it spread to create a wide seam. you will hate yourself later as you are chipping out that black cement.
i know we will get to see some messy, crooked lips here soon. FYI i do not have any experience in removing an epoxy glued lip from a bumper. actually i don't even know if it will come off.

 

i just bolt on the rear lip rite to my rear bumper. cus the lip has these flaps that stick out underneath to the bumper, so i just drill a few holes underneath the edge of the bumper and bolt that shit rite on. no need for clamps or epoxy.

 

you'll still have to cut the rear into 3 pieces like the front. It will strech the lip too much if you don't. I've really been taking my time measuring. I made a template to ensure it's even all around and i need to make one for the flare.
Mr2fast, i'm using a wings west lip from the 2nd gen TL (minus the hideous flaps). The rest of the kit is the oem TL kit.

 

i dont really like the west wing lip cus of the flaps that stick up. but if u trim it off then i guess no one can tell the WW form the TL lip. gonna look good, post sum pix when ur done, ill post my too.

 

I bought my lip already modified to fit the CL. Here is a pic of the inside so you can see where the previous owner cut it to fit.

 

thanx for posting the pix, really helps me on how to cut it properly now

 

hey kyle, did u have these gaps on ur lip when install? cus mines dont flush very well. can u take some pix exactly where i took mines so i can see how it was cut or install, thanks.

 

Trim the flaps that go into the grill so it can go in further.

 

i did trim the flaps, as u can see the cut on my pix, but guess not enough huh? i dont want to fwk it up, buy ill give it another trim.

 

more pics, i paid good money to watch this

 

i think his has alot more trimmed off than yours by the looks of the picture

 

I still see some of the lip hitting the edge of the grille.

BTW, if you remove too much material you can always blend it in with body filler. Dont be scurred.

 

lol ill post pix after im done with the front lip, hopefully by friday. i know i said it b4 but cus of the damn rain. i cant do it in the garage its pack with cars. i got the sides and rear done so ill post up pix soon.

yup if i screw up then i can just bondo that shit up, nobody will ever know and i wont even take pix of where i screw up hahaha!