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05-06 xk8 front bumper cover on my 97 xk8

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Old 03-02-2012, 07:04 PM
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Just got done putting the last of 3 coats of the base color on. I will be spraying the clear coat in the morning with the flex additive in it. The bumper will also get 3 good coats of clear. The bumper will have to sit for a week and then I will color sand it and buff it out. Then it will be time to put it on the car. I will post pictures every step of the way.
 
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Old 03-02-2012, 07:16 PM
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Verrry nice!
 
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Just got done with the last coat of clear. Overall I'm happy with the way it is turning out. I do think the color is alittle dark. I will have to get it outside in the sun to see. It still needs to be sanded and buffed but it does look nice. I did get a few run's in the clear but I will sand those out. Getting close to putting it all back together. More to come............
 
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Old 03-04-2012, 06:14 PM
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Well that's it........The bumper cover has been wet sanded and buffed. Looks nice and is ready to bolt on. I will show step by step on how the cover goes on. Very easy to do. I think the total time will be less than 20 min. May be I will do a video of it.
 
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Old 03-04-2012, 07:48 PM
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Looks like first-rate work. Very impressive.

But what's that white stuff all over the ground? THAT stuff looks horrible.
 
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Old 03-04-2012, 07:59 PM
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Back when I used to ride snowmobiles alot I called it "WHITE GOLD" but now it's just a pain in the a**. I've lived in MN all my life and I ask my self why everytime it snow's or the temp goes to 30 deg. below zero.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 07:56 PM
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Just a sneak peak. I will post all the pictures later, showing the full set up.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 09:24 PM
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looks great...... kudos on the job and bumper conversion.
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 11:28 PM
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Looks great so far.
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 07:15 AM
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NICE JOB!!!!
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:55 PM
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I have a ?, besides the bumper what other parts did you need to do this conversion???
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 03:08 PM
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Bigger question - is the new color matching with bonnet and fenders? How did your pant matching skills fair?
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 05:43 PM
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The paint matches ok. It would be better to have a full blown paint shop where you paint but for what I have it looks good. The paint is a bit dark and the metal flake is a little bit big. I can see it in a low light area but out in the sun light it is a perfect match. I'm happy with it but it could of been better.
 
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:44 PM
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Can't wait to see final pics!
 
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Sorry about not getting some pictures up sooner. Here are a few for now.
 
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Old 03-15-2012, 07:32 PM
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That nose looks good on that car. Great job! Looks like a good match and neat job.
 
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Old 03-15-2012, 08:01 PM
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Excellent finish on the most complex curved panel on the entire vehicle.

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