Bumper / Grill Progress
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Bumper / Grill Progress
I have been working on my bumper for some time now something close to a few DIY's and what not but I wanted to keep the "stock look" Just cutting out the nasty plastic honey combs, and replacing it with diamond mesh. As well as blacking out all the Chrome minus the chrome strips by the fogs and the Acura emblem. Here are some progress photos as well as a finished.
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112968.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112961.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112970.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112966.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P61121969.jpg)
Progress photos, above...
Finished below. Will post more once I put it on the car tomorrow just wanted to get some feedback on what everyone thought![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112968.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112961.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112970.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P6112966.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P61121969.jpg)
Progress photos, above...
Finished below. Will post more once I put it on the car tomorrow just wanted to get some feedback on what everyone thought
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/P7173043.jpg)
#5
Wow the mesh looks great! How did you get the mesh to hold onto the back of the plastic pieces? You should make a diy! Where did you get the mesh and did you paint it black? If so how? Thanks!!
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Thanks guys!
I did end up painting the mesh Gloss black. I also had my bumper repainted NBP along with a few other bumper inserts. Both lowers fog casings, Chrome bar, and Chrome "U" piece.
For the mesh, I used primer 3 coats and 3 coats of gloss black. To hold it all in place I used JB Weld on the back side. Very strong and is not going anywhere! I can snap a few shots to show that.
As for a DIY, I don’t have all of my progress photos however I could do a write up of what all is needed. It would be your choice to get it paint matched and or paint the parts yourself. I suggest taking the chrome parts to a painter because of the metal overlay Acura used on our parts is hard to paint.
I did end up painting the mesh Gloss black. I also had my bumper repainted NBP along with a few other bumper inserts. Both lowers fog casings, Chrome bar, and Chrome "U" piece.
For the mesh, I used primer 3 coats and 3 coats of gloss black. To hold it all in place I used JB Weld on the back side. Very strong and is not going anywhere! I can snap a few shots to show that.
As for a DIY, I don’t have all of my progress photos however I could do a write up of what all is needed. It would be your choice to get it paint matched and or paint the parts yourself. I suggest taking the chrome parts to a painter because of the metal overlay Acura used on our parts is hard to paint.
Last edited by xtmslyy00; 07-18-2011 at 10:09 AM.
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Thanks guys!
I did end up painting the mesh Gloss black. I also had my bumper repainted NBP along with a few other bumper inserts. Both lowers fog casings, Chrome bar, and Chrome "U" piece.
For the mesh, I used primer 3 coats and 3 coats of gloss black. To hold it all in place I used JB Weld on the back side. Very strong and is not going anywhere! I can snap a few shots to show that.
As for a DIY, I don’t have all of my progress photos however I could do a write up of what all is needed. It would be your choice to get it paint matched and or paint the parts yourself. I suggest taking the chrome parts to a painter because of the metal overlay Acura used on our parts is hard to paint.
I did end up painting the mesh Gloss black. I also had my bumper repainted NBP along with a few other bumper inserts. Both lowers fog casings, Chrome bar, and Chrome "U" piece.
For the mesh, I used primer 3 coats and 3 coats of gloss black. To hold it all in place I used JB Weld on the back side. Very strong and is not going anywhere! I can snap a few shots to show that.
As for a DIY, I don’t have all of my progress photos however I could do a write up of what all is needed. It would be your choice to get it paint matched and or paint the parts yourself. I suggest taking the chrome parts to a painter because of the metal overlay Acura used on our parts is hard to paint.
and who did you use?
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Great effort, it's looking good.
Repainted bumper already on a 08? lol
Repainted bumper already on a 08? lol
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Wow-it looks like you're really taking your time and doing it right.
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Damn nice work! I'm glad you didn't keep the new mesh metal colored.
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Sorry guys, I know I have been MIA, but I have been flying a lot lately with my company! Anyways here are the finished photos as well as my new struts and springs...
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0199.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0198.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0197.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0196.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0200.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0206.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0202.jpg)
Thanks man! & there you go!
Thank you, I do not like half asked. When it comes to my baby I am VERY PICKY... ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I got the car used, it had to have been leased... the bumper was very rough... plus the guy had ran the front license plate holder into the wall... I used a heat gun and got rid of the indents. I was impressed with how well that worked. ![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
Thanks everyone else! let me know what you guys think!
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0199.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0198.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0197.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0196.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0200.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0206.jpg)
![](http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/mrcjc951/IMAG0202.jpg)
Klexicon
When I read how you were going to do the diamond mesh I wasnt so sure but after seeing the pictures it looks great! I'm interested in seeing a day shot of this.
When I read how you were going to do the diamond mesh I wasnt so sure but after seeing the pictures it looks great! I'm interested in seeing a day shot of this.
Steven Bell
Wow-it looks like you're really taking your time and doing it right.
Wow-it looks like you're really taking your time and doing it right.
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guitarplayer16
Great effort, it's looking good.
Repainted bumper already on a 08? lol
Great effort, it's looking good.
Repainted bumper already on a 08? lol
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
Thanks everyone else! let me know what you guys think!
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looks good!
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