Help with this front lip please

[mrg666]

I want a front lip to protect the tip of my bumper but I don't want to extend it much lower and forward than stock. And, I am not willing to pay an arm and a leg for it. It seems this one fits the bill. Anybody used this lip before? I would appreciate if you can let me know before I order it.

[m.box.design]

I got an authentic TOM'S front lip. Fit like a glove. The lip isn't too sophisticated so I'm sure a knockoff probably wouldn't fit too bad.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by m.box.design

I got an authentic TOM'S front lip. Fit like a glove. The lip isn't too sophisticated so I'm sure a knockoff probably wouldn't fit too bad.

I have not noticed before. This one looks like a copy of Tom's. I will install unpainted probably. It is for hiding the scratches, there is no point of painting it and then trying to protect again

Thanks for the feedback!

[EndlessAzure]

Originally Posted by mrg666

I have not noticed before. This one looks like a copy of Tom's. I will install unpainted probably. It is for hiding the scratches, there is no point of painting it and then trying to protect again

Thanks for the feedback!

At least rattlecan it

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by EndlessAzure

At least rattlecan it

Does it look that bad unpainted? You meant body color right?

[jcb476]

I have bought one of these and it was delivered earlier this week. I have not gotten it installed yet, but like you, I hope it fits perfectly. At this point, my plan is to leave it unpainted so if it gets scuffed, the black would not show through the paint which is the whole point of having it there to begin with. The website recommends professional installation, I suppose especially if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by jcb476

I have bought one of these and it was delivered earlier this week. I have not gotten it installed yet, but like you, I hope it fits perfectly. At this point, my plan is to leave it unpainted so if it gets scuffed, the black would not show through the paint which is the whole point of having it there to begin with. The website recommends professional installation, I suppose especially if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

Congrats! Please post pics and your experience if you install it soon.

[EndlessAzure]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Does it look that bad unpainted? You meant body color right?

It's obvious when it's unpainted. Unpainted black plastic/primer isn't glossy and will fade over time and have some white/gray to it.


Rattlecan just means use some spray cans with close to body color match or gloss black and some clear. It's easy and only costs a couple of bucks.

[sirsol66]

Had it on my car for a while. Fits well, has a small gap near the grill edges but you can put some body kit trim in there.