On the sides of the front bumper, it doesn't fit too well. Is this normal? Or else, can the bodyshop fix it?

Thanks for helping.

 

I bought this long time ago from 350zonline...
Yes, it's painted already and the bodyshop said it's hard to get that part fit right...maybe it's the problem of the shop...

 

doesnt look that bad

 

Yea...but seeing the others who have the same bumper, theirs seem pretty perfect

 

anything from ED and 350zonline is usually always bad....however some of the other replica's I have seen are actually much nicer. automods nismo front bumper is really nice...just check out jimmytangs front bumper...

 

However, at the time i bought it, 350zonline is the only major carrier...

 

For those who have the bumper, does your bodyshop shave the part that comes out or force it to go in?

 

Welcome to the world of aftermarket "bodykits". It's never going to fit like stock, which is why most look horrible up close.

 

I think it is your bodyshop that doesn't know how to make fiberglass kits fit properly... plus it looks like the paint does not match at all. Buying a replica kit is a risk, and good bodyshop that knows what they are doing is needed in order to make the parts fit right. Replica parts almost never fit right.

 

You gotta take it to a body shop that really knows what they are doing with aftermarket fiberglass kits.

 

I've heard horror stories about ill-fitting replicas.

The authentic version has an OEM level of fit... ...BUT, there are two parts behind the bumper that needed to be removed to avoid bulging at the sides. It wasn't that bad, but this tip might still help you.

Remove the lower slide-out stryrofoam inserts that are used for added support for the OEM urethane bumper. They're not needed. You can see them in this pic. They are the two items that have the foam weatherstrip in the shape of an "L" (backwards "L" on driver's side). Let us know if it helps.



Really glad I snapped this pic, as it's come in handy lately.

 

If thats all your problems I would be very happy. The shop could have fixed that before paint but that would cost ya more.

 

This is my other post: https://g35driver.com/forums/interior-exterior/90838-those-who-matched-their-ip-successfully.html
My color isn't match too...everything really got messed up
But it seems that there's no way to get a refund...

 

At least try my tip to get the sides to fit better. I'd almost bet that's making the problem worse.