EDIT: I've had questions about how good/bad Maaco paint looks, well here's my civic with it's Maaco paintjob (i got a special deal which was like 4 or 5 yr warranty, clear coat, etc for about 450)

Well, on my 88 4dr the bumpers and paint were pretty much gone when I bought the car. So now that I've repainted the car in Super Sonic Blue Pearl I tried out the bumpers. I tried that old heatgun trick but results were very short term. So I went to WalMart and bought this for around $4


Here's how the front bumper looked



After some painting



So for a few bucks, I'm VERY happy with the result. Now as soon as I can get my stupid rear bumper off, it will be painted as well, along with the side moldings.


Modified by SMZ GSR at 3:16 PM 10/21/2003

 

looks good man

 

Looks great. Any pics on the car?

 

looks good. let see the car!

 

Thanks guys. I just washed the car yesterday but I was waiting to finish all the black before I posted full pics. Last time I took pics I felt ashamed because the bumpers looked like crap
If someone can help me out on removing my rear bumper i can get it painted today (see thread in EF forum)


EDIT: I do have this one pic of it back on the car, but my garage was dark and the flash made the black shiny

 

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agreed......short term. didn't last that long and with the extreme heat/sunshine around here......the fading comes on fast

 

just curious... why didn't you get the bumpers painted with the car? i'm assuming the paint job's new..

 

Yes, the paint is new (about a month or so).
I decided not to paint the bumpers because of a few things (I wanted the color/black molding scheme, cheaper , and I felt like it would look a little wierd.)
This isn't really too much of a project car, it's mostly used for my excessive commuting. I just don't want to drive around I a POS looking car

 

It doesn't look that bad. I understand not wanting to spend money on a commuter car, but IMO, it would look better painted. It is a noticeable improvement from what it was however. For a few bucks, I can't blame you.

 

definately looks better. tom (b18c5eh2) or whatever did a write up on side moldings. same idea. both came out great!!

edit : horrible grammar

 

Here's some on car pics for those asking

 

looks great man. just nice and clean ya kno

 

nice beater

 

Hows it holding up?

 

245k and running strong
Last known problem was a simple clogged fuel filter but otherwise has no problems...oh, except i need to have the AC checked

 

not bad

 

WOW I am getting some of that for my CRX. That looks very nice!

 

lo0ks go0d, clean beater...selling it?

 

Thanks guys... also found a couple pics from just after I bought it.
My GSR in the back


The black center piece has already been switched out for the OEM red one ($9 from junkyard )
Still need to get a new bumper light and passanger side mirror from the junkyard and debating whether I want to get new H's since both were stolen b4 i bought the car

 

thats pretty nice

 

does that stuff work on moldings? let me know....pm me when you get a chance..thanks.....

 

Kickass $4 project.

 

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True that, and now it looks like a new!! ;}

 

lookin very fresh!

 

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Sure, I'll let you know. The 1 can I bought was only enough for the front bumper and about 2/3 of the rear Bought another can tonight and will finish the rear and the moldings soon.