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5point2
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3/25/2002
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I have a 99 slt cc and i was wondering if it is possible to paint the front and rear bumpers as well as the front grill. maybe by removing the chrome plating or something. or would it just be cheeper to buy a new grill and front bumper and get a roll pan for the rear. Thanks for the input
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tim
Dodge Dakota
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3/25/2002
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I was told by someone else on here that had the bumpers painted that it came out good. He has a pic somewhere on here. For the front grill you could pick up a stock looking one off ebay for pretty cheap. I would not mess with the chrome one.
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Tim
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3/26/2002
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This is the guy that has the bumpers painted http://www.dodgedakota.net/cgi-bin/amb/lookup.pl?user=james
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James
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3/26/2002
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Hi,
I painted the gray parts on both bumpers to match the body and it looks great with the chrome grille and bumper. Why do you want to paint over the chrome?
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus.
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QUADMAN
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3/26/2002
12:42:55
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I believe he is looking for the sport look. Try the salvage yards and just buy the bumpers from a sport model, also you could put a roll pan in the rear and just do away with the rear bumper.
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James
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3/26/2002
13:22:25
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The roll pan is a great idea. I really like the ones with the exhaust cut outs.
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus.
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QUADMAN
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3/26/2002
14:09:04
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I like those too. Rollpans do look great.
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5point2
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3/26/2002
20:57:09
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The reason i want to paint the bumpers is exactly what QUADMAN said, the sport look. IMO the sports look the best. That grey on the truck just looks cheap. thanks for the info.
Mark
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5point2
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
20:59:02
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oh another question. how did you paint the bumpers. did you just use a spray can of color matched paint from the parts store or what.
thanks
Mark
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Marks DQC
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3/26/2002
21:12:00
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For chrome bumpers Scuff up the bumper, primer it, and paint it. It paints like any other surface.
I went a different route in that I bought a one piece bumper valence cover and roll pan:
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell with Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid Intake
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James
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3/26/2002
22:38:00
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I took my bumper parts and the new visor to a local shop and had them squirt them for me. He did a pretty good job on them, a little light sanding, a little flex additive in the paint and I was good to go for only $200. There is still most of the pebble grain on the plastic and it shines really nice. The pick in my profile isn't a very good one. When the weather clears a little more, I'm going to post better pics with the new tires and wheels.
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus.
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Yaaaabuddy03
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
22:43:05
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I got some Q's for yall... I have a sport model and the black part on the back bumper is like faded, its pissin me off,.... should i buy some spray paint at NAPA and paint it over the little ridge things on top of the bumper(i hope you know what i'm talking about there).... I am also debating on if I should paint the wheel well black,... I have a completely black sport and the wheel wells look a grayish and that's pissin me off too,... give me some input on the wheel wells and that back bumper. Thanks for the info.
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James
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3/26/2002
23:19:14
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Are you talkn' about the black plastic part of the bumpers?
If so, Mothers makes a product called "Back-to-Black" just for those parts. I've used it on a previous Bonneville SSE with great results.
Check it out, mothers.com under special care. You can pick it up in any Pep-boys/Auto-zone type of place.
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus.
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QUADMAN
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3/26/2002
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James is right that should do the trick, as far as the fender wells go I always spray the armor all foam type under all of them after I wash my truck. It keeps them clean and black.
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Yaaaabuddy03
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3/26/2002
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Ya i guess its rubber,... I think you know what I'm talkin about,... I don't think it will be that bad to just paint right over it,... I already know the spray paint I'm gunna use but thanks for the other option,.I'll look into that also.... Hey james,... what do you think about painting that wheel well?.... I need some feed back on that issue. Thanks man!!!
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Yaaaabuddy03
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3/26/2002
23:25:32
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Ya i guess its rubber,... I think you know what I'm talkin about,... I don't think it will be that bad to just paint right over it,... I already know the spray paint I'm gunna use but thanks for the other option,.I'll look into that also.... Hey james,... what do you think about painting that wheel well?.... I need some feed back on that issue. Thanks man!!!
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James
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3/26/2002
23:45:36
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I agree with Quadman on the wheelwell, either the armour-all trick, or any of the tires foams will work too.
I tried painting the wells on my other trucks and I was never really happy with the results. I ended up tire foaming them before shows.
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus.
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Yaaaabuddy03
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3/27/2002
23:26:52
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alright, sweet,.. thanks a lot guys,.. your a big help
"The 5-speed Man"
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Bluethunder
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3/28/2002
21:13:37
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Actually, Ive read in some car detailing forums that alot of guys paint theit wheel wells with black gloss..I was thinking about doing it myself when i get some time
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