Before & After Bumper Tuck Pics?

[mbonanni]

I decided I want to paint my bumpers.

Going to do duplicolor gloss black on the actualy bumpers and trim paint on the trim and shrouds.

Can I get SEM or other trim aitn at local auto store or home depot?

[mgromero]

Can anyone share some widsom in how to fix a wavy trim around the bumper after a tuck?

looks like a letuce :S

[pfahls1]

Can anyone share some widsom in how to fix a wavy trim around the bumper after a tuck?

looks like a letuce :S

Heat gun? Heat it up until it rests against the bumper.

[mgromero]

I already tried that with a couple of broken pieces that I have lying down... and it didnt worked.

[Alberthype]

Don't tuck bumpers, I got in an accident today... let's say i'm looking for a new e30 :(

[CW325]

Don't tuck bumpers, I got in an accident today... let's say i'm looking for a new e30 :(

DBs are only good up to 5mph anyway:-|

[Slidewayzz]

Pre tucked



Post tucked





After painted shrouds and painted db's (new valance as well)







I hope that answers some questions around here lol. Luckily during my experience my trim stayed nice.

[dantheman]

So much better vs. pre-tuck/paint. I also got lucky with the trim. Idk how other e30's trim turns out so bad.

[TS87325IS]

with 90 vert shorter bumper shocks, the perfect amount of tuck

[mbonanni]

this shot is butter ^^

[irish44j]

Can anyone share some widsom in how to fix a wavy trim around the bumper after a tuck?

looks like a letuce :S

I took the trim off and trimmed it shorter. Here's what mine looks like with tucked bumpers and trimmed....er....trim. It's not perfect, but this is a rallycross car, so perfection isn't the goal with cosmetics!

here's a bunch of pics, since IDK which one (if any) will be of use to you. The rear is done in similar fashion, though I can't seem to find any pics of it at the moment.

[TS87325IS]

[mbonanni]

nice^

[Justin_Tyme]

Very nice. Looks like i have some aluminum to polish before I tuck.

[TS87325IS]

You will hate it while you are doing it, but when you are done, you will love them again lol lots of hard work.