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Old 12-20-2005, 07:06 PM
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Default Cheap bumpers on EBay, Cheap Quality?

Below is a list of bumpers found on E-Bay, I was wondering, are these ok to go with as long as I give the car a good paint job?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-05...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-F...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUMPE...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old 12-20-2005, 07:15 PM
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less than 100 for it shipped?
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Old 12-20-2005, 08:46 PM
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I just want to know if the plastic is of good quality, that it will hold paint well and won't let it chip off. What do you guys think? Is this a good buy, or a cheap tonka part?
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OOOH! They're black plastic! This *would* allow me to complete my evil plans! *ponders*
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i've seen these for a long time on ebay and i've wondered about them, too. however, it would still cost me a lot to have the thing painted. sorry i don't have any input. i am a little skeptical, but plastic is plastic, right?
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i've seen these for a long time on ebay and i've wondered about them, too. however, it would still cost me a lot to have the thing painted. sorry i don't have any input. i am a little skeptical, but plastic is plastic, right?
Not all plastics are the same, no.
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Old 12-22-2005, 05:31 AM
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OOOH! They're black plastic! This *would* allow me to complete my evil plans! *ponders*
our stock bumpers are black plastic.
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Old 12-22-2005, 01:08 PM
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True. But mine's painted green (hence the problem!)
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Old 12-22-2005, 06:47 PM
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has anybody out there bought one of these bumpers? Can you tell us if you've had any problems with it?

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Old 12-22-2005, 08:42 PM
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I have bought one aobut a year ago off E-bay but have not painted or mounted it. The plastic appears to be of good quality. Need to get rid of it now as I have a strictly forigen cup bumper coming in.
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