Will Aspec front lip still work???

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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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Question Will Aspec front lip still work???





Kind of hit some left over snow in a parking lot.... didnt see it dont ask I ordered the Front aspec lip will this still fit over top the dent???
oh and i tried to push it out it just goes right back to being a dent??? HELP!!!
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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don't see why it wouldn't unless there's a clip that coonects to the bumper at that exact spot.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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use a heat gun while pushing out and it will stay out and then install the A-spec lip.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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I dont have a heat gun, ive never really seen what the kit looks like by it self how many clips are there?
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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It absolutely will work ..

I agree with the previous post -- heat gun and push that out ... you may get lucky and the original form will be maintained.

Either way, the Aspec will have no fitment problems.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by HigdonTL05
I dont have a heat gun, ive never really seen what the kit looks like by it self how many clips are there?
so go buy a heat gun, it's $15 or $20 bucks

here's my goodwill search for you:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-spec-body-kit-installation-3g-garage-e-002-a-612659/

http://photos.imageevent.com/astrobo...ront%20lip.pdf

Snow is tougher than it looks.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
use a heat gun while pushing out and it will stay out and then install the A-spec lip.
I was going to say the same thing, you can go buy one at the autoparts store for pretty cheap. I would definitely do it before you put the lip on. Just knowing it's there would drive me nuts, even if it is covered up.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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heat it up really well and push it back out. Waiting for the weather to heat up a bit will help as well. However, the sooner the better.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Would a hair dryer on high heat up enough? It might save the OP some $$ if he or GF/mom has one.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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Would a hair dryer on high heat up enough? It might save the OP some $$ if he or GF/mom has one.
I was just going to say that too. He's better off using a hair dryer for the simple fact he just may overheat the bumper and deform it a little bit, not to mention the fact the paint will get messed up too
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Yeah im just going to put the aspec over top, cause ill be sitting there with a hair dryer trying to fix something that i will cover up anyway, and i wont mess anything up even more.... and i learn my lesson with snow...
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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looks like it's work no problem...the aspec lip should come up higher than the damaged area to cover it. if it bothers you, you could always get it dinged out via dentless repair. should only run you around 75 bucks tops...
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Hair dryer should work as long as long as you dont keep it in an area for a long period of time same goes for the heat gun. Use a circular motion to heat the area and see if you can pull the dent out more. Just make sure to keep your distance with the paint so you dont overheat it.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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one more thing after reading the instructions, is it really nessesary to remove the front bumber for install?
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I NEVER removed the front bumper during my install... just turn the wheels inward when you're working on each side and use a shorty phillips screwdriver you'll be fine. There are some holes you'll have to drill on the underside of the vehicle, you can either use ramps, jack the car on each side or use a right angle drill.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
I NEVER removed the front bumper during my install... just turn the wheels inward when you're working on each side and use a shorty phillips screwdriver you'll be fine. There are some holes you'll have to drill on the underside of the vehicle, you can either use ramps, jack the car on each side or use a right angle drill.
awesome thanks for the info guys
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