Bumper "sealant"/filler

Grindkiezer · 06-03-2013, 08:42 PM

Hey everyone I installed my evo-r carbon fiber lip yeaterday and of course theres some fitment issues

I'm wondering if there is a type of black sealant that I could buy to somewhat fill the gap. 1. To fill the gap and 2. to hide gray colored tape.

Another question that I had is if there is a type of sealant that won't do gnarly damage to my bumper if I ever do decide to take this piece off.

Thanks ahead of time

kensan · 06-04-2013, 03:40 PM

... or another option..

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Cbtech · 06-04-2013, 03:42 PM

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Actually not a bad idea...its weather proof, black, and flexible...

EZT · 06-04-2013, 04:00 PM

I suffer the same issue with the front lip. On my old eclipse I had a wings west front lip and actually used silicon, but it was on a black car as well so it didn't really stick out a whole lot.

To be honest, I think the best thing would be to have it molded to the car eventually, but that would best be done with a one piece.

fonzo179 · 06-04-2013, 04:12 PM

I'll come clean with you friend...I don't see anything that I would give thumbs down. It looks perfectly fine to me. If you hadn't mentioned "theres some fitment issues", I wouldn't have noticed.

Then again, I=n00b. And if you are trying to impress some fine-detail enthusiasts...well, my opinion is like me trying to resist donuts. Pointless

cheshirecat · 06-05-2013, 09:14 AM

I wouldn't suggest using silicone on the bumper unless you want to risk clear coat damage when/if you take the lip off.

If you don't care,

Grindkiezer · 06-05-2013, 10:46 AM

Hey everyone thanks for your replies, I ended up using black silicone caulking and I think that it worked perfectly. There were some areas where it got a bit messy but I was surprised at how easily I was able to peel it off when it dried. I'll try to get some pics up later to show how it came out, but then again thanks

kenchan · 06-05-2013, 12:45 PM

dang, you and your homedepot mods...

Grindkiezer · 06-05-2013, 12:52 PM

What's wrong with home depot?

They got everything there

fonzo179 · 06-05-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

Hey everyone thanks for your replies, I ended up using black silicone caulking and I think that it worked perfectly. There were some areas where it got a bit messy but I was surprised at how easily I was able to peel it off when it dried. I'll try to get some pics up later to show how it came out, but then again thanks

Congrats!

Grindkiezer · 06-05-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you should install a toilet in your truck next.

I drive a Z, not a truck

kenchan · 06-05-2013, 02:57 PM

wat are you talking about?

any

of your fix?

Cbtech · 06-05-2013, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wat are you talking about?

any

of your fix?

Maybe you meant "trunk" not "truck"?

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Grindkiezer · 06-05-2013, 03:24 PM

I'm pretty sure that's what he meant

06-03-2013, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 15	Bumper "sealant"/filler Hey everyone I installed my evo-r carbon fiber lip yeaterday and of course theres some fitment issues I'm wondering if there is a type of black sealant that I could buy to somewhat fill the gap. 1. To fill the gap and 2. to hide gray colored tape. Another question that I had is if there is a type of sealant that won't do gnarly damage to my bumper if I ever do decide to take this piece off. Thanks ahead of time __________________ Z

06-05-2013, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 15	Hey everyone thanks for your replies, I ended up using black silicone caulking and I think that it worked perfectly. There were some areas where it got a bit messy but I was surprised at how easily I was able to peel it off when it dried. I'll try to get some pics up later to show how it came out, but then again thanks fonzo179 likes this. __________________ Z

06-05-2013, 12:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	dang, you and your homedepot mods... fonzo179 likes this.

06-05-2013, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 15	What's wrong with home depot? They got everything there __________________ Z

06-05-2013, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 15	I'm pretty sure that's what he meant __________________ Z

06-04-2013, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
kensan Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Post office Posts: 3 Drives: 2009 Base Z Rep Power: 16	... or another option.. ( Click to show/hide )

06-04-2013, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 550 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 317	I suffer the same issue with the front lip. On my old eclipse I had a wings west front lip and actually used silicon, but it was on a black car as well so it didn't really stick out a whole lot. To be honest, I think the best thing would be to have it molded to the car eventually, but that would best be done with a one piece.

06-04-2013, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 21	I'll come clean with you friend...I don't see anything that I would give thumbs down. It looks perfectly fine to me. If you hadn't mentioned "theres some fitment issues", I wouldn't have noticed. Then again, I=n00b. And if you are trying to impress some fine-detail enthusiasts...well, my opinion is like me trying to resist donuts. Pointless

06-05-2013, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 294	I wouldn't suggest using silicone on the bumper unless you want to risk clear coat damage when/if you take the lip off. If you don't care,

06-05-2013, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	wat are you talking about? any of your fix?

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