FRONT LIP installation PROBLEM...
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FRONT LIP installation PROBLEM...
Hi guys,
I installed my OEM front lip... and everything looks great going from left to right, but towards the right corner (where the right **** goes in (furthest right on the bumper) there's a small gap... any advice on maybe something that I can do to have it stick to the bumper underneath?
Thanks!
I installed my OEM front lip... and everything looks great going from left to right, but towards the right corner (where the right **** goes in (furthest right on the bumper) there's a small gap... any advice on maybe something that I can do to have it stick to the bumper underneath?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by dennis_said
Hi guys,
I installed my OEM front lip... and everything looks great going from left to right, but towards the right corner (where the right **** goes in (furthest right on the bumper) there's a small gap... any advice on maybe something that I can do to have it stick to the bumper underneath?
Thanks!
I installed my OEM front lip... and everything looks great going from left to right, but towards the right corner (where the right **** goes in (furthest right on the bumper) there's a small gap... any advice on maybe something that I can do to have it stick to the bumper underneath?
Thanks!
Sorry I can't help with your gap issue, what about two sided 3m tape? I have the exact same issue with one of my splash guards.
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Originally Posted by dennis_said
Hi guys,
I installed my OEM front lip... and everything looks great going from left to right, but towards the right corner (where the right **** goes in (furthest right on the bumper) there's a small gap... any advice on maybe something that I can do to have it stick to the bumper underneath?
Thanks!
I installed my OEM front lip... and everything looks great going from left to right, but towards the right corner (where the right **** goes in (furthest right on the bumper) there's a small gap... any advice on maybe something that I can do to have it stick to the bumper underneath?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by roadracer516
Question for you Dennis? I just got mine as well and although not very patient, I thought I could do it on my own? Did you use the provided templates and do you turn the templates around to measure the other side? Did you also use all the fasteners, it sure seems like overkill to me, especially with the four threaded mounts?
Sorry I can't help with your gap issue, what about two sided 3m tape? I have the exact same issue with one of my splash guards.
Sorry I can't help with your gap issue, what about two sided 3m tape? I have the exact same issue with one of my splash guards.
You have to use the templates in order to align the lip properly. Yes you do have to turn it around to get the other side straight. I do not use the plastic fasteners simply because it's overkill and to much drilling. You have to use the threaded mounts because that would be the strongest anchor points for the lip. Then use the self tapping screw to secure the lip by the wheel well.
Goodluck.
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Few things:
- If you already finished the install, that would be a problem for you to remove it now, since you already used the double-sided tape (I assume) - that might get ripped apart when you try to pry it off the bumper.
- If you a have a gap, like someone said, you will need to widen the holes you drilled using a filer - side ways !!!
- I recommend drilling the underbody holes for the plastic fasteners and use them. These fasteners are there no so much to keep the lip in place (this is accomplished using the 4 threaded bolts), but rather keep you lip from being ripped off if it gets caught over something - this will prevent it (in some cases) from completely ripping apart, which is what happened to me....
- If you already finished the install, that would be a problem for you to remove it now, since you already used the double-sided tape (I assume) - that might get ripped apart when you try to pry it off the bumper.
- If you a have a gap, like someone said, you will need to widen the holes you drilled using a filer - side ways !!!
- I recommend drilling the underbody holes for the plastic fasteners and use them. These fasteners are there no so much to keep the lip in place (this is accomplished using the 4 threaded bolts), but rather keep you lip from being ripped off if it gets caught over something - this will prevent it (in some cases) from completely ripping apart, which is what happened to me....
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dennis- try pinching a strip of 3M trim tape into the gap and then use a heat gun
to soften the lip (heatup a large area, not just one section) and push it against
the bumper. It should work. If not, you should take the lip off and re-do it.
Z2G- if you've never done lip installs, you might want to have it done by the dealer.
It's not difficult, just might be scrary for newbies drilling many holes into the bumper.
I don't do any pro-body work, but Ive done many lips in the past. Took me a good
1.5hours taking my time.
to soften the lip (heatup a large area, not just one section) and push it against
the bumper. It should work. If not, you should take the lip off and re-do it.
Z2G- if you've never done lip installs, you might want to have it done by the dealer.
It's not difficult, just might be scrary for newbies drilling many holes into the bumper.
I don't do any pro-body work, but Ive done many lips in the past. Took me a good
1.5hours taking my time.
#10
Originally Posted by kenchan
dennis- try pinching a strip of 3M trim tape into the gap and then use a heat gun
to soften the lip (heatup a large area, not just one section) and push it against
the bumper. It should work. If not, you should take the lip off and re-do it.
Z2G- if you've never done lip installs, you might want to have it done by the dealer.
It's not difficult, just might be scrary for newbies drilling many holes into the bumper.
I don't do any pro-body work, but Ive done many lips in the past. Took me a good
1.5hours taking my time.
to soften the lip (heatup a large area, not just one section) and push it against
the bumper. It should work. If not, you should take the lip off and re-do it.
Z2G- if you've never done lip installs, you might want to have it done by the dealer.
It's not difficult, just might be scrary for newbies drilling many holes into the bumper.
I don't do any pro-body work, but Ive done many lips in the past. Took me a good
1.5hours taking my time.
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Here is why I said you'd want to drill those extra 8 holes for the plastic fasteners.... I parked over those cement blocks they have at parking lots. When I pulled in I didn't hear anything, but when I pulled out, the damn thing got caught and the lip got ripped into two marvelous pieces...