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bumper shaving/filling

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onlyme

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  • Jan 20, 2008
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Has anyone else ever thought about this? Filling the reflectors or letters on the bumper for a smooth look? I did a search here,the corral, a couple other mustang sites and found this. Its a new edge ,but I think it(bumper) looks good.

View attachment 335554

There was also these instructions,I thought was a pretty good write up on how to.

1) sand letters with 80/100 grit
2) kitty hair a thin layer, make sure to mix it well. mix it until you think it's overkill, then mix more. trust me. when you spread it, use a spreader and do not let it get too thick per coat, and don't let gobs or highs/lows dry... keep it as thin and uniform as possible.
3) sand with 80 grit and get it as even as possible.
4) repeat 2 and 3 until flush with rest of bumper.
5) sand about 1" all around the letters down and apply regular bondo but very thinly to get any tiny crevaces (sp?) between kitty hair fibers.
6) sand again
7) use body filler icing for the last coat and coat about an inch or two around the letters to not give the filled in areas a chance to look uneven. by reaching out to the surrounding area of the bumper, you are both preventing highs/lows and strengthening the letters.
8) prep for paint and paint
 

Adam95GT

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  • Jan 20, 2008
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i dont know id always worry about it cracking around the letters... they sell smooth bumpers which would probally be a much better choice
 

autumn_again

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  • Jan 22, 2008
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i wanna shave the side reflectors, but i wouldn't want to fill in the lettering.

i was thinking of doing the side reflectors when i paint the car.
 

ford302redneck

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Ive seen a full shaved stang.

Not my cup of tea, but it was nice.

To each man his own.
 

Blackened302

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  • Jan 22, 2008
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i want to do this--great timing.

wonder if they sell "kitty hair" at Napa/Carquest? don't think i've ever seen it at Advance, etc.
 
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