Fiberglass or Urethane Bumper ?
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Fiberglass or Urethane Bumper ?
Getting ready to paint my C4 the question is anyone have experience with the Fiberglass front Bumper or the OEM Urethane...Trying to get rid of my waves.
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Re: Fiberglass or Urethane Bumper ? (CAJUN C4)
Stay with OEM urethane if possible. It will take a bit more of a hit before it leaves a nasty looking spiderweb unlike the fiberglass. OEM fit and finish is much better too IMO
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Re: Fiberglass or Urethane Bumper ? (Wheelman)
The Urethane is going to be better in the long run when you consider bumps.
But the flex-paint for it tends to suck, likewise for the rear.
Fiberglass will look good, but if you bump it, it'll look like crap.
But the flex-paint for it tends to suck, likewise for the rear.
Fiberglass will look good, but if you bump it, it'll look like crap.
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Re: Fiberglass or Urethane Bumper ? (CAJUN C4)
I have fiberglass for both the front and rear because I am going to do some mild "customizing". However, like said before, I would be leary of other people around you. As you know corvettes are magnets of everything but hot chicks(J/K)...anyways if its a daily I would stick with true-fit or urethane.
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Re: Fiberglass or Urethane Bumper ? (CAJUN C4)
I got my fiberglass from TPiS....they had them on one of their race cars.....if you want to go true-fit or true-flex you can get them from Ecklers or MAD however they are about $450 new/each and shipping is about $125. If you are going to do a re-paint anyways....it is probably going to be cheaper to find one on ebay..you can find them in near perfect condition for $150-$250.
If you want fiberglass, stay away from C5-West.
If you want fiberglass, stay away from C5-West.
