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Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by beradg252, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. beradg252

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    trying to decide whether to keep the bumper or ditch it i also put the emblem on my new grill. im now waiting for the paint i got to tint out my taillights and cornering lights.
     

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    I vote to ditch the bumper.
     
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    definitely lose the bumper brochacho! the truck looks so much cleaner without it
     
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    :thinking: i say. ditch it man
     
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    Ditch it!!:waytogo:
     
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    yeah im gonna leave it off haha has any one used any lense tint before??
     
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    def. lose the bumper.

    i've used tinted clear to tint stuff, but not the store bought spray bomb.. post the results if you do it, i want to know how transparent and dark it is and how glossy it is.. i just saw it the other day and wanted to know how well it worked.

    if it turns out bad, or you don't like it you can sand it off and put a plain clear on or wetsand/buff it, should bring it back to normal or better
     
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    or are you talking about the film? (that would be hard on the square section of our tail lights)
     
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    ive never used the film before so i cant comment on that, ive used the store bought spray paint and i think its horrible, ive always used automotive clear tinted with a little black. ive done it on numerous cars and i think it looks the best, if you dont have the abilities/tools to do it yourself maybe a friend from a bodyshop can
     
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    i went for some better stuff i found online i tested it on some new taillight lenses i got and it came out really nice im gonna take some pics tom and show you guys how they look it did take a long time to do i did three coats and let each coat dry for 1 hour. pics tom if its not raining
     

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