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.












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

 

looks good so far.

 

sweet!

 

nice, looking good

 

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!!

 

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by usmarinedelta

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!!

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.

 

what was the cost on the repaint on the bumper?
and who did you use?

 

Great effort, it's looking good.

Repainted bumper already on a 08? lol

 

Wow-it looks like you're really taking your time and doing it right.

 

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.

 

I bought my 08 used at 47K and would like it to look new!! if you know what i mean

 

Damn nice work! I'm glad you didn't keep the new mesh metal colored.

 

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...
















Thanks man! & there you go!

Thank you, I do not like half asked. When it comes to my baby I am VERY PICKY...

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.


Thanks everyone else! let me know what you guys think!

 

car looks great man!

 

I paid $200, went to a shop that my company contracts for work... Ended up being a really cool guy to know He is out here in CA, Ontario area.

 

love the new look!! sexxiee

 

looks good!