Front Bumper Vinyl (Finished Pics Now Added)

[306Chris]

After posting pics in the readers rides section someone suggested to vinyl the front bumper!

A quick photoshop gives this:

Before

After:

What d'ya think?

Also is this the stuff to use? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GLOSS-BLACK-V...ickersScraps_Decoupage_SM?hash=item5638dfd5e2

In gloss black?

I'd take the plate off and vinyl that complete section then refit the plate!

 

[R1ch85]

Looks good in the photoshop. Facelift FR bumpers are like that I think. Photoshop the bottom lip of the bumper in black too, I've seen people do that and it looks good, see what you think

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Looks good in the photoshop. Facelift FR bumpers are like that I think. Photoshop the bottom lip of the bumper in black too, I've seen people do that and it looks good, see what you think

WouLd look good mate. Like the FRs.... Have a look at Adam Kelly's thread HERE. He has done the vinyl as you want it and the lower lip. His last page has some good pics on it (post #531)

 

[great_kahn]

Spot the difference?

Am i being thick, what am i looking at?

 

[R1ch85]

Spot the difference?

Am i being thick, what am i looking at?

The section directly behind the numberplate

 

[great_kahn]

Ok im a tard, looks good, makes the grill look bigger and meaner.

 

[306Chris]

cheers for the advice guys, is gloss black the right vinyl to go for?

 

[Deleted member 13581]

Would look good. And as said Adam's from bumper looks ace with the bottom section done aswell.

Good thing with vinyl is, if you dont like it, take it off.

 

[mick-fr]

Looks smart! As said above, if you dont like it, take it off!
Not too expensive either, so can pick and choose when you want it on/off (shows etc)

 

[knackerdecobre]

IIRC adam kellys was vinyl to start with but is now painted

Also, think about other colours heres bertrums

 

[Neo]

That looks much better!
Amazing the difference a little mod makes. Makes me want a facelift bumper even more now!

I would say matt black as opposed to gloss vinyl.

 

[ScottHmk4]

maybe too much?

 

[Cal91]

Thinking of doing mine and the mirror covers in Carbon Fibre vinyl
But my cars dark grey, might look stupid on other colours.

 

[adam kelly]

hi mate i did do mine with vinyl behind the number plate is really easy the hardest part was the lip.Looks like you dont need much vinyl but you do as it curves round.I removed the lower grill as it was easyer to do with it out.

Then i had my accident and couldnt be bothered with vinyl as i new i wanted it back i painted it its alot easyer.Also i wouldnt go gloss black matt black or satin black will be better.Ialso had the rear middle bit of my bumper sprayed aswel.defo a good mod to do. hope this helps

if you lived near derby i would of got you some and fitted it for you

 

[306Chris]

Thanks Guys!!

I should go with this then Adam?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MATT-BLACK-VI...ickersScraps_Decoupage_SM?hash=item4a9e10555e

 

[adam kelly]

yes mate thats the stuff.

when i first did mine i didnt do it all i only did the bits that were showin not behind the number plate.But if your thinkin of removin number plate then do behind it.Iv had my plate of for nearly a year never been pulled for it.hope it goes well for you.

 

[knight85]

maybe too much?

thats what i did scott...makes the grill look a lot meaner.

 

[PH1L NI]

Yup, I agree.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5073997&l=9bf5fab20d&id=538855357

I did it to mine as you can see above and it looks a million times better IMO. It'll take 2/3 goes to get perfect. But mine is now, no bubbles! =) And it's lasted 6 Months so far...

 

[306Chris]

Vinyl ordered!!

I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[306Chris]

Hi,

Well as promised here are pics after the vinyl was applied. We have done the complete area behind the plate (forgot to take a pic before putting the plate back on).

I think this little mod makes a massive difference!