dorkacho

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i called a shop and they said urethane kits cost more for paint because paint does not stay on due to oil.. and said fiberglass is better... any ideas?

so is authentic made in fiber glass then?

reyoasian

iTrader: (2)

from my experience, most bodyshops here don't care for the extra cost because it's just a layer of primer adhesive they need to spray on the PU before primer

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

oh really? i cannot say if they are being extra careful with their work, or just trying to charge more, then. they said urethane kits take extra work to prep due to the excessive oil that it has, and even with the extra work the paint may or may not stay on for long.

oh btw, is urethane or fiberglass more durable?

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

Yes, the authentic is made out of fiber glass. Some reps (like the one from Nextmod) are made out of FB too I think

Im no expert, but it sounds like that paint shop is trying to rip you off

And Im not sure if PU is more durable, but it is lighter and more flexible. Thats why some sellers will ship you a lip folded in half to save on shipping costs

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

that's what i thought too, a rip off. but it's weird.. it's actually a highly recommended shop here in socal...

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

Call another paint shop and see what they say. We both could be wrong

reyoasian

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Yeah PU is very flexible and basically no cracking, and easier to mold if fitment is off
It's true PU is extra work, but I wouldn't say excessive
Usually for FRP you need PRIMER > PAINT > CLEAR
But for PU you need ADHESIVE > PRIMER > PAINT > CLEAR

The adhesive acts as a primer for the actual primer
In some cases, they might sand the PU surface and clean it first

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

just called 2 other shops, and both did not mention charging more for PU vs FB.

not sure what to do now

appreciate the input though, guys

RDIS250AWD

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Got mine today bob. Took one week to get here. Its fiberglass btw

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

Wait, I thought you only got the sides? Or is the front part of your custom setup?

DGNY2009

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So i just got home and the 06-08 rep lip is here went out side (raining and dark) to attempt to see how much fitment is off and its to short maybe and inch could be heated and stretched but in the middle where it would line up with the lines for the fogs the lip will not reach no PU there for it to line up i will take pics this weekend when weather is nice but looks like its a no go on making it fit idk yet

06-08 isx50 vertex rep lip for sale pm me lol

RDIS250AWD

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Sorry thought u were talkin bout the sides yes that's all I got and yes my lip will be custom. I'm making it so no one will have it lol

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

Wow, Im so happy that I returned the lip unopened lol. Why not take it to a body shop and see if they can work some magic?

I still cant believe it bro. Nextmod is such a shady company

You said your making it yourself? Or are you taking parts of different lips and making a new one?

DGNY2009

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I may end up doing that but keep changing my mind on what direction i want to go now i want 2011+ front end and hide away front plate.

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

I was thinking about doing that too but it was more money than I wanted to spend.

I also considered getting a 06-08 bumper but decided against it