Unpainted bumper FTW!

EblueFTW209 · Post by **EblueFTW209** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:39 pm

Tam wrote:All this talk of expensive paint makes me laugh. mwahahaha.

Rustoleum ftw.

haha x2 on that one

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:08 pm

EblueFTW209 wrote:
Tam wrote:All this talk of expensive paint makes me laugh. mwahahaha.

Rustoleum ftw.
haha x2 on that one

Are you thinking of going the Rustoleum path too?

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:49 pm

neonslg09 wrote:
FAC3L3SS wrote:
neonslg09 wrote: that's a joke.
Hardly. That statement is true. If you're legumping Anthony's wheels, it's ONLY because they are a rare Works color, not because they are an amazing looking wheel.

OP... Looks great dude! Find someone local that you know, Ma & Pop shop that'll squirt that front for cheap. I got quotes for ~$100 for a bumper and lip...and paid less! It's gonna look GREAT done. Your color FTW.
Didn't know we were talking about Anthony here... And seriously? His stock wheels are the ugliest avaiable. I thought maybe a white wheel in general, would look better than his. Not comparing to Neongod here...

Since he's the only active user who almost promotes white wheels, yes that's who I was referring to. Oh, and lol @ neongod.

Andrew - I'm glad you have that mindset to get the right wheels, at their respective cost, and because they are ones YOU like. I made the mistake of getting reps or cheap wheels just to have aftermarket wheels. Wait for the ones you like. Stock > cheap wheels. Nothing wrong with your wheels in my book. Hell, I still rock OEM wheels

As for paint, $160 seems fairly reasonable for an entire lip kit, assuming you dropped them off and they did EVERYTHING. Sucks about your area markup. I'd say start to haggle or start learning to paint

Looks great though. Can't wait to see you get finished up. (Get those mirrors done too!)

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:39 am

$160 is way more than reasonable for a front/rear lip kit along with side skirts.

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:41 am

LilSparkPlug wrote:$160 is way more than reasonable for a front/rear lip kit along with side skirts.

QFT.

Car looks great Andrew. When do you plan on getting the front end painted?

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:14 pm

hul kogan wrote:
LilSparkPlug wrote:$160 is way more than reasonable for a front/rear lip kit along with side skirts.
QFT.

Car looks great Andrew. When do you plan on getting the front end painted?

Thanks man

Whenever I can find the time to save enough for paint. Like I said, I think on the first page, the shop quoted me $350 ish for the front bumper, the lip, and to blend the paint into the hood and fender (never really heard of such things, but it sounds legit... what do you think LSP?).

Other than the paint, I just need new rims (and I'm getting a set that I want, no knock-offs or cheap brands), coilovers (so I can even the drop and have the ability to adjust), and of course turbo... but that'll be way later in the game lol.

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:19 pm

2005.Neon.SXT wrote:
hul kogan wrote:
LilSparkPlug wrote:$160 is way more than reasonable for a front/rear lip kit along with side skirts.
QFT.

Car looks great Andrew. When do you plan on getting the front end painted?
Thanks man Whenever I can find the time to save enough for paint. Like I said, I think on the first page, the shop quoted me $350 ish for the front bumper, the lip, and to blend the paint into the hood and fender (never really heard of such things, but it sounds legit... what do you think LSP?).

Other than the paint, I just need new rims (and I'm getting a set that I want, no knock-offs or cheap brands), coilovers (so I can even the drop and have the ability to adjust), and of course turbo... but that'll be way later in the game lol.

That blending thing sounds like BS to me. I'm no expert, but my body guy never once mentioned anything about blending over the several times he's painted stuff for me, and my front bumper/lip/eyelids is 100% color matched to the body.

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:23 pm

glasswars wrote:
2005.Neon.SXT wrote:
hul kogan wrote: QFT.

Car looks great Andrew. When do you plan on getting the front end painted?
Thanks man Whenever I can find the time to save enough for paint. Like I said, I think on the first page, the shop quoted me $350 ish for the front bumper, the lip, and to blend the paint into the hood and fender (never really heard of such things, but it sounds legit... what do you think LSP?).

Other than the paint, I just need new rims (and I'm getting a set that I want, no knock-offs or cheap brands), coilovers (so I can even the drop and have the ability to adjust), and of course turbo... but that'll be way later in the game lol.
That blending thing sounds like BS to me. I'm no expert, but my body guy never once mentioned anything about blending over the several times he's painted stuff for me, and my front bumper/lip/eyelids is 100% color matched to the body.

I was also told this same thing about blending when I first went around town and got quotes before I knew about the rustoleum technique. So I thought it was a normal thing with shops. Even Maaco said the same thing.

idk, we'd have to get LSP, kornholio, teej, or others to pitch in.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:34 pm

I've got a silver car, which is tougher to match, I've heard, and my painter never did any blending.

Hell, I got an '03 bumper with lip later on, a front end sprayed, and threw my oem hood back on, and they are all spot-on. No blending.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:10 pm

Blending is recommended, however if the shop doesn't blend it properly you'll end up with a very harsh line in the middle of the blended panel. Simply tell them you don't want it blended and ask for a price just to paint the bumper and lip your color.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:20 pm

^^^^ she is right, if they match your color good enough you wont notice, hell the factory bumpers on most cars don't even match the body 100%, i know mine don't

EblueFTW209 · Post by **EblueFTW209** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:41 pm

Tam wrote:
EblueFTW209 wrote:
Tam wrote:All this talk of expensive paint makes me laugh. mwahahaha.

Rustoleum ftw.
haha x2 on that one
Are you thinking of going the Rustoleum path too?

haha ive taken the bath many times....

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:43 pm

^^ i hope you have taken a bath many times.......

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:14 pm

LilSparkPlug wrote:Blending is recommended, however if the shop doesn't blend it properly you'll end up with a very harsh line in the middle of the blended panel. Simply tell them you don't want it blended and ask for a price just to paint the bumper and lip your color.

That's what I did though. When he told me that price, I was like

"Ummm... do you have to blend it?" and the guy told me that he had to because it was a policy that the shop wanted to keep (for their reputation or something thereof). I'll see if the guy can reconsider... $350 is a bit too much.

heydockyle · Post by **heydockyle** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:19 pm

He can't blend it if he don't have the car lol. Just bring him the bumper.

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:28 pm

heydockyle wrote:He can't blend it if he don't have the car lol. Just bring him the bumper.

This is true. But I have no where to store the car while the bumper gets painted... I'll be damned if I just leave it in the parking lot.

heydockyle · Post by **heydockyle** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:37 pm

Who needs bumpers. Just drive it around like you stole it and ripped the bumper off in the getaway chase.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:46 pm

^ Yup. We've all done it. It reminds you that you're making progress haha.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:58 pm

If he demands to blend it he's simply trying to pork you for more money. Find another shop nearby that will paint just the bumper and lip. I've never heard of such an absurd rule. Blending is iffy as hell if a subpar painter does it.

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:01 am

LilSparkPlug wrote:If he demands to blend it he's simply trying to pork you for more money. Find another shop nearby that will paint just the bumper and lip. I've never heard of such an absurd rule. Blending is iffy as hell if a subpar painter does it.

I like that answer

I'm gonna go lay the hammer down...

Figure of speech...

And I wouldn't mind driving around with no front bumper, like this yellow Cobalt SS around here, but with all the wires I have from my projectors and HID kit, someone is bound to "Oh, wires... *snip* woops *walks away*". Guarantee. So honestly, I'll keep the bumper on the car. lol. Thanks though

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:02 am

Lol. I worried about the same thing with mine off, but I just tucked stuff up and let it ride. I was only without a front for a week. Ziptie the hell out of your wires, and let'r ride!

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:08 am

Tam wrote:You should at least get some different rims and paint before you submit to the calender.

But yeah, your car is looking great!!!

It's like a total copy of glasswars other than the AVS, Works, and color.

and everyone copied tiol and myztikal so let's not start anything about copy cats, lol.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:33 am

that's hella clean bro. paint that shit, get soem wheels and call it a day. nice work.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:12 am

2005.Neon.SXT wrote:
LilSparkPlug wrote:If he demands to blend it he's simply trying to pork you for more money. Find another shop nearby that will paint just the bumper and lip. I've never heard of such an absurd rule. Blending is iffy as hell if a subpar painter does it.
I like that answer I'm gonna go lay the hammer down...

Figure of speech...

And I wouldn't mind driving around with no front bumper, like this yellow Cobalt SS around here, but with all the wires I have from my projectors and HID kit, someone is bound to "Oh, wires... *snip* woops *walks away*". Guarantee. So honestly, I'll keep the bumper on the car. lol. Thanks though

I would. And most shops should be able to get it done within a day or two. You don't have your other bumper laying around?

josie590 · Post by **josie590** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:23 am

DUDE! it looks soo good!

i love it!

time for some rims nowww

if i hadnt allready sold mine id sell um 2 you

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:05 pm

My opinion is that you get what you pay for and a shop that stands up to uphold it's values is really a shop worth going to. Blending is a good idea so that your car does not look like it has 4 different shades of paint and leads to a very clean looking car.

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:47 pm

fuck blending, its a neon... it don't match from the factory

EblueFTW209 · Post by **EblueFTW209** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:11 pm

theTeejmiester wrote:^^ i hope you have taken a bath many times.......

haha woops shoulda said path Iphone buttons are a lil small haha

UriahRR · Post by **UriahRR** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:44 pm

Do you guys think it looks better to have the Honda lip molded in or not, because I have one half molded in, but I can't decide if I want to go all the way with it. What do you think?

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:32 pm

neonpla wrote:
Tam wrote:You should at least get some different rims and paint before you submit to the calender.

But yeah, your car is looking great!!!

It's like a total copy of glasswars other than the AVS, Works, and color.
and everyone copied tiol and myztikal so let's not start anything about copy cats, lol.

kudos to you neonp[la, for giving the true copying credits to the OG's of Honda lips on Neons. even if you have them in incorrect order. sean (mztykal) did it first.