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C4 Lopro bumper Painting

Discussion in 'Armor' started by Camvarela_, Aug 25, 2022.

  1. Aug 25, 2022 at 10:39 AM
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    I just got a c4 lopro bumper and it’s raw metal still. I don’t know whether i should powder coat it or bed liner it, but i don’t like the bumps that bed liner gives it. I heard with powder coating it chips so, Not sure if there is any other options.
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2022 at 11:18 AM
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    Go for powder coat it sticks on better, better to be safe than sorry.
     
    Notcris, Aug 25, 2022
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    i love the look and fit of the c4 bumper but for the same price from Southern style off-road ($996), I might go with them as they powder coat it.

    Did you paint or powder coat?
     
    TrailSpecial22, Oct 13, 2022
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    I have been waiting for preloaded coil overs before i install it, I think i may just rattle can it that way i can patch it up if it scratches.
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2022 at 2:40 PM
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    very true. It just sucks they charge the same so much for bare metal compared to SSO. Thx!
     
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    C4 has a higher quality product and better fit and finish in my opinion. I looked at both in person and the C4 just looked and felt higher quality. Im sure others will have alternative opinions. Regardless powder coat iIMHO.
     
    Mr. Snuffleupagus, Oct 13, 2022
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    I have a Victory loPro and got it powder coated in my local area. 2+ years later there isn’t a chip on it. Looks great! I had the. Do a bit of a satin black and I’m very happy with it even now.
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    I totally agree about the fit and finish that’s why I’m so torn because it’s hugs the lines on the bumper so much better than the SSO bumpers.

    I’m just gonna pull the trigger on the C4

    thx for the input!
     
    TrailSpecial22, Oct 13, 2022
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