Z71 Bumper replacement

[Drgnblood]

Does this cover the chrome or is it a complete replacement??

http://img.autosdepo.com/Part_Photo/IWY.jpg

[Chris]

replacement

[Drgnblood]

will i be able to paint the grey valance at the bottom of the original piece to match??

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Also what do you think about this roll pan.....thumbs up or down??

http://i11.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/44/cf/a850_1.JPG

[Chris]

A few people have done it, you interested in doing it yourself or taking it to a shop?

[Drgnblood]

im not sure yet....i dont have equipment to do it but i could get access to it....how much work is it..?? Could i do it over a three day weekend?? oh and where do i get the paint...online....automotive body shop?? sorry all the questions??

[Chris]

Sand it down, use some adhesion promoter, high build primer, color, clear. All can be done with a rattle can if you would like, depends a lot on the color of your truck. It could easily be done over a 3 day weekend. What color is your truck man?

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http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27648 give that a look, its an awsome write up and the guy did a badass job. Should give you an idea if its something you want to try yourself

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Oh and rollpan looks like it doesnt fit quite right imo, check out jk's I think his is the best I have seen on a ho or kon

[Drgnblood]

Sand it down, use some adhesion promoter, high build primer, color, clear. All can be done with a rattle can if you would like, depends a lot on the color of your truck. It could easily be done over a 3 day weekend. What color is your truck man?

Sandalwood mettallic

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http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27648 give that a look, its an awsome write up and the guy did a badass job. Should give you an idea if its something you want to try yourself

I'mma check it out

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Oh and rollpan looks like it doesnt fit quite right imo, check out jk's I think his is the best I have seen on a ho or kon

yeah i kinda saw that but i wanted a second opinion

Hey thanks by the way

[Chris]

Well I painted my chrome grille shell and I sanded it down starting with 500 and smoothed it all out with some 1000. The I hit it with adhesion promoter (2 or 3 coats), then some self etching primer, some black duplicolor, about 3-5 coats (a lot to avoid chips) then hit it with the clear coat, I lost count after 8 coats here. Then I sanded with 1500 and finished with 2000, used some rubbing compound and a coat of wax. It hasnt chipped and has help up fine to all kind of weather. First time I did it I did not take the time and just sprayed black and clear and it was chipping in a matter of days. I did mine in a weeked (fri-sun). If you have any other questions man just let me know.

[Drgnblood]

Well I painted my chrome grille shell and I sanded it down starting with 500 and smoothed it all out with some 1000. The I hit it with adhesion promoter (2 or 3 coats), then some self etching primer, some black duplicolor, about 3-5 coats (a lot to avoid chips) then hit it with the clear coat, I lost count after 8 coats here. Then I sanded with 1500 and finished with 2000, used some rubbing compound and a coat of wax. It hasnt chipped and has help up fine to all kind of weather. First time I did it I did not take the time and just sprayed black and clear and it was chipping in a matter of days. I did mine in a weeked (fri-sun). If you have any other questions man just let me know.

man that sounds like a job but i guess i gotta pop my cherry sometime.....

[BOSS]

Also what do you think about this roll pan.....thumbs up or down??

http://i11.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/44/cf/a850_1.JPG

Thumbs Down. Looks like it wasn't installed properly or something. The bottom corner doesn't roll under with the factory sheet metal.

BOSS

[Drgnblood]

Well I painted my chrome grille shell and I sanded it down starting with 500 and smoothed it all out with some 1000. The I hit it with adhesion promoter (2 or 3 coats), then some self etching primer, some black duplicolor, about 3-5 coats (a lot to avoid chips) then hit it with the clear coat, I lost count after 8 coats here. Then I sanded with 1500 and finished with 2000, used some rubbing compound and a coat of wax. It hasnt chipped and has help up fine to all kind of weather. First time I did it I did not take the time and just sprayed black and clear and it was chipping in a matter of days. I did mine in a weeked (fri-sun). If you have any other questions man just let me know.

Do i need to buy a sander or can i do this by hand??

[jomulk56]

I'd do it by hand. You can get into the tight spaces better, and follow the curves better.

[Drgnblood]

I'd do it by hand. You can get into the tight spaces better, and follow the curves better.

cool...thanks for the response....i guess next weekend i have a project now