Help VTR Front bumper

1. Pimpflatarch Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Shoreham Posts: 282 Saxo 1.0

   #1 26th April 2010, 02:17

   I understand VTR bumper to a flatarch will be a straight fit but will it still sit flush all round even by the arches?? Let me know i need a reply asap as i want to get the bumper in the morning an get painting!!! lol this post is too short... errrrrr any tips on spraying the bumper.. how is it done professionally primer/then coloured paint/ laquer should this be applied to everything on the exterior eg. trims under headlight????
   
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2. adam2350 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 ilkley Posts: 358 White Saxo VTS 2000, White alloys

   #2 26th April 2010, 02:25

   I think you need to make a few more threads mate!
   I would reccomend
   sanding with 200
   sanding with 800
   3 coats of plastic primer
   4 coats of gloss paint
   3 coats of laqcer
   
   patience is key
   rob
3. laberridge Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 rotherham Posts: 1369 saxo westcoast

   #3 26th April 2010, 02:35

   the front bumper will fit. but because its a flat arch the bumper will stick out each side where the vt arch should go. so would look a twat.
   
   do some searcges before yu make a thread, threas was made bout this few days ago.
   
   also if your sprayin with an aerosol spray in a warm place, put the can in a bowl of warm water for a min, makes a big difference.
4. Pimpflatarch Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Shoreham Posts: 282 Saxo 1.0

   #4 26th April 2010, 03:37

   accidently posted it like 5 times in the wrong place lol my interenet kept freezing, hmm so guess the vt bumper would look poop
5. CJ2404 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 60 Black MK2 VTR

   #5 26th April 2010, 06:44

   Only if u put it on on it's own, u need the full kit imo
6. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

   #6 26th April 2010, 09:24

   or just bide ur time can get bumper same colour as car and vtr kit but yeah will poke out and look wrong
7. user_29473 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 wednesbury/west brom Posts: 1186 Black Flat arch & White Vtr

   #7 26th April 2010, 09:29

   you can cable tie the sides in so they dont stick out and it wont look shite.
   
   as for sprayin use 1200 wet & dry iirc
   
   4 coats primer
   4 coats of paint
   4 coats of laquer
   
   wet and dry between coats too
8. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

   #8 26th April 2010, 09:30

   but aint cable bit of a bodge lol
9. user_29473 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 wednesbury/west brom Posts: 1186 Black Flat arch & White Vtr

   #9 26th April 2010, 09:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jaytay but aint cable bit of a bodge lol

   nope only way i know of to get the side's pulled in.
   
   you not holding it on with them like i say its just pulling them in so they dont stick out
10. CJ2404 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 60 Black MK2 VTR

    #10 26th April 2010, 10:37

    Only problem with cable ties is the bumper will be under tension n a nasty speed hump could crack it or snap a cable tie! Then your bback to square one
11. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

    #11 26th April 2010, 16:46

    mmm better off gettin vt kit fitted first there are a few threads on doing this good luck
12. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

    #12 26th April 2010, 17:27

    See Tom5190's car he has done it and doesnt look gash
13. Pimpflatarch Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Shoreham Posts: 282 Saxo 1.0

    #13 27th April 2010, 21:52

    Yer looks good i think! definitely something im goin to do once i sorted the things i keep breaking haha
14. damiandvs Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Wrexham Posts: 221 Saxo vts 2002

    #14 27th April 2010, 21:54

    yeah go for it
15. mirrorblanks Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 liverpool Posts: 1737

    #15 27th April 2010, 21:55

    painting prep will be down to if its is in good condition or not, if in good condition you could get away with just wet flatting it with around 600-800 grit wet and dry and depending on what colour it is and what colours going over the top you can just paint over the top of original paint
    
    but if there are scrapes and marks then there will be more prep
16. loz180691 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Rugby Posts: 911 NaNa Gti

    #16 28th April 2010, 19:34

    it mite end up looking bodge but no harm in trying
17. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #17 28th April 2010, 20:29

    I screwed mine into the wing so looks flush