brettalesi

so like some of you on here, my dealer decided to install my front plate before actually buying the car so i had no option. it has left some nasty holes and i want to get a bluebat front overlay, but i want the surface to be as smooth as possible. any suggestions other than getting a new front bumper or sanding/bondo-ing the thing?

ack154

iTrader: (7)

I was going to suggest some bumper plugs, but if you're looking for a flush fit, that wouldn't really work.

brettalesi

worst comes to worst i could do that. maybe paint them flat black like to over lay. i just dont want to have holes there...who makes plugs?

TerribleTed

Only way to really make them go away is to fill them with proper filler. DO NOT use bondo!! Use only 2 part plastic repair filler made for this purpose. Such filler will actually stay in the holes without cracking out like regular body filler will. Be sure to grind away a bit of the surface around the holes so that the repair compund can be sanded flat without exposing the edge of the holes in the bumper, a little primer, and some paint or other covering and your in business.

SHOCXB

I screwed in two chrome spikes to fill in my holes.

TerribleTed

LOL Thats really flush

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

i bet that would leave a nice mark if you rear ended someone

A-snell

iTrader: (4)

[quote="TerribleTed"]Watch out for people crossing the street

masterbB

iTrader: (1)

where did you get the sikes cuz thats what ive been wanting to do?

xseveredveganx

Fusor + sanding + body work + primer + paint + BlueBatorwhateverbumperoverlay = done.

1GreeKtC

iTrader: (3)

^ he's right.....
i had that same question..so thanks for the knowledge..dont do the plugs because they'll cause a bubble onto your overlay.

SHOCXB

The best place to get spikes is at truck stops. I think I got mine at a Pilot. Also at there is a store in the mall that sells like punk clothing but I can't remember the name of it.