Urethane Lip Difference?
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Urethane Lip Difference?
Hope i dont get flamed and told to use the search cause ive tried
My question is:
Is a urethane/polyurethane lip worth the extra money compared to a ABS lip??
Because the price difference is pretty significant.
And since its a different material, can it still be painted without any special preparation...
My question is:
Is a urethane/polyurethane lip worth the extra money compared to a ABS lip??
Because the price difference is pretty significant.
And since its a different material, can it still be painted without any special preparation...
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Re: Urethane Lip Difference? (xd69)
Both can be painted the same way. As a reference I believe stock bumpers are polyurethane. The difference between the two is the flexibility and durability. Polyurethane are almost indestructable (cracking wise). You can bump into anything and it won't crack. Some of my friends have gone through a bunch of ABS lips. I suggest you get polyurethane. It'll pay off when you drive into a parking block or hit a big dip and your lip is still intact. Hope this helps.
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Re: Urethane Lip Difference? (supersonics1996)
Urethane is the only way to go. I have scraped and nailed my front lip onto so many things, and it only has one mark on it (and no cracks).
OEM lips are urethane, so that shows you something about the quality. It's not like urethane is an upgrade over ABS...it's more like ABS is a downgrade from urethane, which is the standard.
OEM lips are urethane, so that shows you something about the quality. It's not like urethane is an upgrade over ABS...it's more like ABS is a downgrade from urethane, which is the standard.
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Re: Urethane Lip Difference? (Regal)
i've been through one abs lip and am on my first polyurethane lip
another downside to the ABS lip other than how fragile it was, was that it took a lot of trimming and pulling to fit, as compared to the polyurethane one that i got which easily flexes and fit way better
bottom line... polyurethane > abs
another downside to the ABS lip other than how fragile it was, was that it took a lot of trimming and pulling to fit, as compared to the polyurethane one that i got which easily flexes and fit way better
bottom line... polyurethane > abs
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Cool, Thanks guys i really appreciate the help
After some thought it doesnt make sense buying more and more plastic lips that are gonna keep breaking
Urethane is a wise investment...
After some thought it doesnt make sense buying more and more plastic lips that are gonna keep breaking
Urethane is a wise investment...
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Re: (sloem2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sloem2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">had mine for a year now (ABS), it really depends on ur taste but YOU GET WHAT WHAT YOU PAY FOR! </TD></TR></TABLE>
and your driving habits, friend hit a rock and it broke his abs lip. I tapped a curb and mine broke in half.
I have a urethane front and rear lips now.
Modified by UCLA.lion at 6:45 PM 3/17/2008
and your driving habits, friend hit a rock and it broke his abs lip. I tapped a curb and mine broke in half.
I have a urethane front and rear lips now.
Modified by UCLA.lion at 6:45 PM 3/17/2008
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