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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 1:26 AM
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OK I hate the look at the front tow hook holes.. My idea is to take the front bumper off and PLUG the holes and paint the bumper..BUT them material is plastic and not fiberglass so two types of materials and the both move with temp. at different rates which mean CRACKS... after filling and painting.. SO what can be done to COVER THE HOLES UP and see if all us have to use these silly ur need to call a tow truck or stay out of the woods.. thanks MARIE
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 1:52 AM
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There are several companies that make grills that cover the holes.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 1:55 AM
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any body shop can fill those holes and repaint your bumper
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 1:59 AM
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will the fiber glass change with temps and cause cracks after painting.....
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 2:05 AM
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here's my solution to the two-tone Z71 bumper.
maybe you can do the same?
just ordered mine and it will go straight to the body shop when it arrives. i wonder if my existing fog lamps will fit?


[IMG]local://upfiles/6659/870B5ECDF26C48F0915B06AA9AFFD2BC.jpg[/IMG]
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 2:11 AM
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will the fiber glass change with temps and cause cracks after painting.....
Marie, if You take it to the right place, they'll know what to do. they useeither plastic weld or duramix 4040 or 4050 it's a kind of liquid plastic. so if it's done right, nothing will fade or crack.
You bumper is not really a fiberglass.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 2:13 AM
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here's my solution to the two-tone Z71 bumper.
maybe you can do the same?
just ordered mine and it will go straight to the body shop when it arrives. i wonder if my existing fog lamps will fit?


[IMG]local://upfiles/6659/870B5ECDF26C48F0915B06AA9AFFD2BC.jpg[/IMG]
did you get it from a street scene ?
looks good
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 2:54 AM
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i ordered it through stylin concepts. comes ready to paint.
i think i might have to remove my fender flares for it to look right.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Not the greatest shot, but here's a pic of my wife's hoe with the upper and lower billet....[/align][/align][/align][/align]The tow hooks are still under there too. So two screws come out, and you can still use them. Might be helpful if I ever have to yank it out of a ditch. [/align][/align]Now I was thinking the other day that a license plate cover similar to the corvettes, but with "Tahoe" engraved in it would be awesome! [/align][/align][/align]
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