rpm911

**as you can see i already made a lot of changes to my car. New pictures at the bottom**

I ordered a new primed bumper for my 2002 and im not sure if I should paint it the color of the car or just leave it un painted.
Im thinking it might look good un painted with the silver, but im not really sure. Any opinions?




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ateick

iTrader: (1)

Please please please paint it. If budget is an issue trying painting it yourself. Lots of great YouTube vids on DIY painting techniques.

SSJRICH

did you do the red stripe? And yes paint to match OR I have seen a few people paint the bumpers (front and rear) and the lower door (kinda 2 tone) Some look good. Others... Just remember its your car, OUR opinions don't count. Do what makes you happy! and don't listen to george___

rpm911

Yes I did the red pin stripe.

maximasicilian123

100% paint it.200 % take the pin stripes off and the sticker. If u wanna do it ur self go to a auto body supply and they'll put ur paint in a can for 30 bucks. And only dip ur rims if ur gonna post a pic. I wanna see if it looks good was thinking of doing that.

tosheto

iTrader: (5)

Paint it. I had silver 01 and replaced the bumper, it looked bad, so I painted it.

Thorzdad

Paint the bumper to match.
Leave the plasti-dip to the kids in the mkIV VW's.

rpm911

Can I use spray paint? Money isnt too much of an issue but I conveniently have a can of silver spray paint that matches the car perfectly.

Thorzdad

From a can? No. You will never get it even, even if you can find a can that matches.
Plus, you'll need to clear-coat it so it matches.

maximasicilian123

You can get spray paint from a auto body supply made that will match pretty close. They'll have clear too.

george__

iTrader: (1)

just paint it. Don't ruin Maxima with plasti-dip, spray paint etc

DOODOOCHIP

It looks better when it matches, plus painting is easy. So what happened to the bumper?

blue_strip

For once george_ knows something

Brl24

I have used the body shop paint that comes in a can, and it matched pretty well. All I can say is take your time and be patient, it can run fairly easy.

Also, I was told by the body shop owner that this paint basically had clear coat in it so there was no need for it.

george__

iTrader: (1)

I'm usually right

blue_strip

In every single one of my situations, you have never been right george_

rpm911

Now im thinking I should go for gold/bronze rims. I like them with silver

max ride 41

iTrader: (4)

take it to a goddamn shop. there's no way any rattle can or home done first time paint job ever turns out right. trust me, you need adhesive so the paint sticks to the plastic, base and clear. plus, you need a room to dry the paint and bake it on. you'll thank me later ps, remove the fugly *** pin-stripe

abg124

I just plasti dipped mine matte black today same color car looks sick

DOODOOCHIP

Try copper.

maximasicilian123

Just do red so u match the pin stripes. U can do the same with ur seats and carpet dont forget the gas door. Some people just remove it completely and show off the gas cap. Stick on hood scoop is a idea too.u gotta complete it with bullet hole sticker.

blue_strip

Never go full ricer

max ride 41

iTrader: (4)

please don't do that. did you go to the honda forum or something??

george__

iTrader: (1)

Why does the car have red strips? Is that tape photoshop?

rpm911

Im taking off the red pinstripes soon. I think red rims would be too obnoxious, plus the inside of my car is blue.











Ive decided Im definitely painting the bumper, but I dont wanna put too much money into the car because i plan on selling it soon. Plus i need to replace the evap system because my engine light is on and my inspection is overdue....whooops.

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rpm911

Picture please!

rpm911

I ended up painted my grille, and I removed the red pinstripes.






Im not done tinting the fog lights in the pictures

rpm911

Itz Shak

I like these looks. What did you paint the grill with plasti dip too?

tosheto

iTrader: (5)

Looks like plasti dip.

max ride 41

iTrader: (4)

just sell it as is, you obviously don't care for or want the car. the more you make it the way you want it, the less sell able it's going to be. repainting the bumper and returning the car to stock look will help with that.

maximasicilian123

Nice now ur rims match ur.............tints? Black side markers? Tinted tail lights?........I guess they match ur wiper arms. That color dont look rite on any car or rim. Take that **** off or add some metallic to it to make the rims look more black chrome.

Rods03Max619

iTrader: (5)

I say paint the bumper, get it done at a shop. And lose the Pin Strip...

rpm911

I love the way it looks.
Notice the side view mirror, rear side marker, and gas cap.

Though, i dont know if im really feeling the gas cap. Im still thinking about that