My DIY custom front bumper
12-27-15, 12:22 AM
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My DIY custom front bumper
Being here in Japan, there are lots of option when it comes to body kits. But I've been wanting something that's different but I didn't have the big bucks for a custom work. So I figured I'd make my own. I searched the internet for videos and pics on how to go about my project. After feeling confident that I can do it, I gathered what I needed and started working. It took me about 6 months because it was my first time doing something like this. I wanted to take my time to minimize mistakes and re-work. Also, I was only able to work on it on my free time not including the weekends.
After doing the measurement I did the cut on the OEM bumper. I figured that using the top and side will be the easiest way to ensure good if not perfect fitment.
Then I had to figure out and made the cut on the donor bumper.
Quick test fit before I glued them together.
Drilled holes for the zipties that will hold the two parts together while the glued is drying
Here it is after the glue has dried and the zipties have been removed. Filled the holes with some glue.
I will skip the boring part of sanding, filling, and painting (which by the way is probably what took the longest to do).
Here's the finished product as it sits right now.
After doing the measurement I did the cut on the OEM bumper. I figured that using the top and side will be the easiest way to ensure good if not perfect fitment.
Then I had to figure out and made the cut on the donor bumper.
Quick test fit before I glued them together.
Drilled holes for the zipties that will hold the two parts together while the glued is drying
Here it is after the glue has dried and the zipties have been removed. Filled the holes with some glue.
I will skip the boring part of sanding, filling, and painting (which by the way is probably what took the longest to do).
Here's the finished product as it sits right now.
12-28-15, 04:49 AM
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Thank you for the compliments!
I used the grs210 crown for the lower half.
I used lord fusor medium adhesive to fuse them together.
I would suggest using lord fusor long set, the medium set time is too quick.
I used the grs210 crown for the lower half.
I used lord fusor medium adhesive to fuse them together.
I would suggest using lord fusor long set, the medium set time is too quick.
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thanks! but my work is waay far from being professional looking
thanks!
I really can't take credit for the zip tie idea, I borrowed it from somebody else
thanks!
I really can't take credit for the zip tie idea, I borrowed it from somebody else
