Bumper black out kits on ebay worth it?

NOOOOOOOOO...
Crome can be picked up at your local autozone/pepboys. Vinyl is easily available, just might have to call and ask around first. Everything is very cheap compared to the kit the is on ebay.

 

kit is definately worth it
did i on min and it is precut and perfect fitment

 

This is my front end:



Total cost : $35

 

luvmylancer-
did your bumper have holes precut by dealer? how did it cover that? thx

 

well when you put the vinyl over the bumper it will cover them or you can fill them with some filler you could buy at home depot or similar... it doesn't have to be pretty just smooth the vinyl overlay will cover it just make sure it's smooth!

 

I spraypainted the chrome grill black (I should've primed it first cuz it's chipping a little bit now so I'm gonna redo it)

Yes there were holes in the bumper (still are) but the vinyl covered it up pretty good.

The chrome I just got from an auto store. It's door trim... lol 1/4''

So ya... about $35 for everything. Turned out nice, IMO.

 

the vinyl i got it from ebay a 2'x10' roll and my cousin made the cuts...it was a pain, so if you can get the precut one i suggest you do...the chrome grill that comes with our cars you can either get a friend with the base model and have him/her exchange the grill with you (thats what i did) or you can remove it, sand it, prime it, and then paint it...the chrome trimming you can find it a pepboys or auto zone, youll find in 1/4" and 1"...i was originally looking to get it 1/2" but they didnt have it, thats good because i like it how it looks with the 1/4"...good luck!!!

 

i got my kit from ebay and after about 4 months it started to rip.. i think it just got real dry and started to crack a lil.... but the ebay ones are the perfect fit if thats ur main concern...

 

Is vinyl reversible? What if it doesn't turn out to well?

 

just look at most of our cars...mine so far so good...

 

can someone post the link of the ebay page, because i typed it in and couldn't find it. this will work for the bumper but will it work for the grill?

 

Ok Here's the deal---the vinyl works for the bumper well----more expensive does not mean its better quality vinyl. The ebay kits aren't bad at all, its kind of hit or miss whether its going to crack sooner, or later.

Yes it is reversible, that is the benefit of going vinyl (aside from the fact its about 120 dollars cheaper than having it painted), you can place it on, if you mess up, you can remove it just as easily. once it is removed, you have to buy a new one----so if you install it, screw up, remove it---you gotta buy more vinyl to try again. it's a pretty easy install though if you know how to install graphic vinyl, or read the directions.

Jacob,
it can work for the grill, assuming you mean the chrome. However, I don't recommend it, because its difficult to make it look right (without some of the chrome showing through)---and it has a high chance to look ghetto.

Paint the grill black, vinyl the bumper, and you'll be lookin good!

 

completely reversible... its just a sticker lol

 

i have my grill and bumper painted but when i went on my trip to see my mom in GA a rock flew up and hit the grill and chipped the paint off. and i'm tried of repainting it. so my choses are to have professional shop paint it or vinyl.

 

bought my bumper blackout kit off ebay the other day =]

 

looking good bro!!

 

where'd you get the license plate side mount? dont tell me on rrm cuz its too pricey LOL