biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

Jay-Z and Kanye are two of many folks that coined the phrase. But like I said forget it...this thread no longer carries that title.

And if i were you I wouldn't eat ham that looks anywhere near the same color as my car.

KidJustin

If ur looking a new name similar to ham...what about goat?

Greatest Of All tCs lol

devanb3

iTrader: (1)

are you still running eibach sportlines and did you install them on your own or have someone do it

Scion202

yes he still has them on. He installed them with his friends.
I have them too and installed them with my friend.
If you have 2 ppl and everything goes smoothly(which never does) then its 1 hour per front and 30min per rear
so 3 hours total + jacking/removing the cowl

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

^
+1 lol

Scion202

^ +1 and 2 x (lol)

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

Sup with your sport lines anyway man? Ever get the rear ride height squared away?

Scion202

ill measure again in like 20min

devanb3

iTrader: (1)

thanks any big problems with the install and does it come with instructions or did you use the trd lowering springs instructions as a guide

damn you 20min seems like my 3 days haha

Scion202

i was gonna measure but i parked behind my roommates on uneven ground....

then I forgot haha

devanb3

iTrader: (1)

do you know what the link is to that video???

Edit: nvm found it0

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

This isn't gonna just buff out, is it...

KidJustin

i think you need to get that checked out man....

and possible call any cars you drove with just in case

but in all seriousness...
try clay bar to see if any of it is just dirt
and then since the clay bar will clean it up, go get touch up paint from the dealership and cover up the rest of it

....either that or just get a lip kit to cover it up

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

lol man

but seriously, is this going to require body work to repair? or maybe just buy an attachment for my drill...

Scion202

get a lip!

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

haha yeahhh i could...but i only like the 5 axis one, which is way too expensive for what you get. the others out there just look too gaudy imo

KidJustin

depends on how pro you want it

if u want it so that from a far you can't tell and only up close...clean it up and cover it with touch up paint. touch up paint is like $8-12? clay bar set is like $20? and u can use the clay bar for many things over and over...think of it as an investment. (it comes with 2 clay bars, detailer, and microfiber cloth...and i've only used half of 1 bar so far)

IF you want it looking brand new...u take it to the shop and they will probably repaint the whole bumper (paint that one side only wouldn't work and look weird as it might not be 100% same shade as the rest...because of all the day light exposure and other stuff the bumper has been through)

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

thanks for the info man!

honestly, i'm only interested in making it look fine from afar.

so would the clay bar be used to completely smooth out the surface before applying the touch-up paint?

KidJustin

no the clay bar is to remove any of the fine dirt or grime that is on the bumper from the scratch...u wouldn't want to paint over dirty. also you might also find that some of the "rash" might be just dirt that is really embedded in the bumper

clay bar is just a super cleaner...think the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for cars. its usually used to detailing, but i've found that when i use it on my car on what i think are scratches...it gets it out.

after u do a quick clean, do clay bar (follow the instructions), then make sure its dry and paint with the touch up paint evenly. i suggest around 2 or 3 coats, i believe 15 mins or so in between is good. remember when you brush (unless u somehow can find a spray version) brush in the same direction and try to keep it even. after all that next time to clean the car wax it and take special attention to that area. the wax should help any uneven areas left from the rash and/or paint and also give it that gloss back...

of course, take it easy since u'll be working with it up close. u will see all the imperfections, but just remember it will look fine from afar

....the best way to know its good, once ur all done. take a picture of it from a far...not focusing on the lip. if the picture looks good then u should be good. a lot of times when im touching things up i get catch up in it not being perfect because i'm so focused on it

meganfoxed

ehh clay bar won't help.. wet sand it before you apply the paint.