Thread #11948

Molding Lips

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//935GS400June 23, 2008
#167868

Molding Lips

Im thinking of molding my Admiration lip to my front bumper making it flush. is it possible to make it happen? ive heard some guys saying the fiberglass wont stick to plastic. any one has experience w/ this.
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Im thinking of molding my Admiration lip to my front bumper making it flush. is it possible to make it happen?  ive heard some guys saying the fiberglass wont stick to plastic.  any one has experience w/ this.
widebody_QJune 23, 2008
#167869
It is very possible but things to keep in mind

Instead of repairing/repainting just your lip when you bottom out, you will have to repaint the whole bumper. Also, the plastic flex's and the fiberglass doesnt so the part where the two materials connect can easily crack.

It would look very clean if you do it but its risky
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It is very possible but things to keep in mind
 
Instead of repairing/repainting just your lip when you bottom out, you will have to repaint the whole bumper.  Also, the plastic flex's and the fiberglass doesnt so the part where the two materials connect can easily crack.
 
It would look very clean if you do it but its risky
kaizerJune 23, 2008
#167934
I'm havin that. Yeah, like Widebody said, it doesn't mix. I have cracks all over man.
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I'm havin that. Yeah, like Widebody said, it doesn't mix. I have cracks all over man.
//935GS400June 23, 2008
#167957
argghh.. just what i thought. i always drive low so i dont think im gonna do this then. :pat:
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argghh.. just what i thought.  i always drive low so i dont think im gonna do this then. :pat:
solareclipseautoJune 24, 2008
#168249
//935GS400;167868 wrote:Im thinking of molding my Admiration lip to my front bumper making it flush. is it possible to make it happen? ive heard some guys saying the fiberglass wont stick to plastic. any one has experience w/ this.



after seeing the bottom of your lip it would be a bad idea all around to mold it.
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[quote=//935GS400;167868]Im thinking of molding my Admiration lip to my front bumper making it flush. is it possible to make it happen?  ive heard some guys saying the fiberglass wont stick to plastic.  any one has experience w/ this.[/quote]


after seeing the bottom of your lip it would be a bad idea all around to mold it.
//935GS400June 24, 2008
#168252
whatever man...u just dont wanna do it. lol. foglights holding on strong bro. having fun blinding cars infront of me. lol.
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whatever man...u just dont wanna do it. lol.  foglights holding on strong bro.  having fun blinding cars infront of me. lol.
solareclipseautoJune 24, 2008
#168258
ok...bring it by and ill do it for you and ill keep charging you every time it cracks..lol
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ok...bring it by and ill do it for you and ill keep charging you every time it cracks..lol
DamicciJune 30, 2008
#169970
Yeah Same here, the main cracks are in the area where the fiberglass meets the oem plastic. and in e case of a lip that takes more dmg then on my setup your going to probably have alot more work done. My crack are at the area where the bumper meets the fender and headlights since that is where they were molded together.
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Yeah Same here, the main cracks are in the area where the fiberglass meets the oem plastic. and in e case of a lip that takes more dmg then on my setup your going to probably have alot more work done. My crack are at the area where the bumper meets the fender and headlights since that is where they were molded together.
MunkiJuly 1, 2008
#170152
Before you mold, make sure you rivet the lip onto the bumper.

My friend molded his lip kit onto his GS without rivets and it ended up cracking really bad and broke off later.
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Before you mold, make sure you rivet the lip onto the bumper.
 
My friend molded his lip kit onto his GS without rivets and it ended up cracking really bad and broke off later.
SikNLowJuly 1, 2008
#170159
hey Noel, I would just keep it the way it is. while it will look hot as hell.... truth be told it will NEVER be permanent unless you leave your car in the garage for the rest of it's life, under normal wear and tear it will eventually crack. Freddie's idea may be a better solution, I mean if you are willing to continue having it molded time after time then you can afford to throw on that kit and redo the fogs! hahahahaha :biggthumpup:
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hey Noel, I would just keep it the way it is. while it will look hot as hell.... truth be told it will NEVER be permanent unless you leave your car in the garage for the rest of it's life, under normal wear and tear it will eventually crack. Freddie's idea may be a better solution, I mean if you are willing to continue having it molded time after time then you can afford to throw on that kit and redo the fogs! hahahahaha :biggthumpup: