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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Paul81 on 25 May 2012, 15:28

Title: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Paul81 on 25 May 2012, 15:28: Guys.

Just bought one of the above, it's arrived in black plastic.

Does it need to primered to have it painted in black magic?

Also does it need to be trial fitted before i take it to the body shop?
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: barrym381 on 25 May 2012, 15:33: would have to be primered but why not let bodyshop fit an paint they will get it right if they are good :smiley:
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Paul81 on 25 May 2012, 18:16: I'd be happy to do that Barry but I was hoping to drop the bumper off to get painted, then come back to get it fitted.

Would just prefer not be without the car.
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: DubAndDubber on 25 May 2012, 18:35: Yes, it will have to be primed. The body shop will do this for you. Don't bother test fitting as its a good fit, I've had one!
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 May 2012, 18:56: if you prime it the body shop will just redo it. paintings all in the prep therefore they dont tent to like letting other people do the prep.
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Paul81 on 25 May 2012, 23:03: Cheers lads, I'll take it round tomorrow and see what the bloke says.

I'll keep you posted...
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Paul81 on 29 May 2012, 15:20: Just dropped it off this morning, should have it back next week, £100 to paint and fit which I thought was pretty good.

Anyone know where I can get a replacement grill in black? Not too keen on the silver grill.

Cheers.
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: barrym381 on 29 May 2012, 15:23: Quote from: Paul81 on 29 May 2012, 15:20
Just dropped it off this morning, should have it back next week, £100 to paint and fit which I thought was pretty good.

Anyone know where I can get a replacement grill in black? Not too keen on the silver grill.

Cheers.
paint your own :wink:
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: cullygti on 29 May 2012, 15:24: Just get gen grills from dealers as they are cheaper than eBay etc
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Paul81 on 30 May 2012, 00:57: Barry - I've asked the guy to paint it but he doesn't know how well it will turn out.

Cully - I've heard genuine grills don't fit properly on a GTI?
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: thatwillis on 30 May 2012, 01:59: Quote from: Paul81 on 30 May 2012, 00:57
Cully - I've heard genuine grills don't fit properly on a GTI?

... The genuine parts... from VW... the company that designed and built the car..... :laugh:

Not sure where you heard that but its gonna be a load of bollocks. I would be very suprised if an after market company can make something fit better than the orginal manufacturer. :smiley:
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Blackie20vt on 30 May 2012, 12:31: Quote from: thatwillis on 30 May 2012, 01:59
Quote from: Paul81 on 30 May 2012, 00:57
Cully - I've heard genuine grills don't fit properly on a GTI?

... The genuine parts... from VW... the company that designed and built the car..... :laugh:

Not sure where you heard that but its gonna be a load of nuts. I would be very suprised if an after market company can make something fit better than the orginal manufacturer. :smiley:

I think he means the grills wont fit the JOM bumper.

I've jut got myself a FK r32 front bumper and got myself the gen r32 grills which wont fit the bumper. going to have to use some black silicone or something.
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: turbokid23 on 30 May 2012, 14:21: thay do fit here is mine no mods needed just strate fit and mine is crappy fibergalss :grin: just needs spraying now
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj503/turbokid23/golf5004.jpg)
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: Paul81 on 16 June 2012, 01:03: Finally had this fitted today, im very happy with it and think the fit is superb...

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac16/paul81_2009/photo-52.jpg)

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac16/paul81_2009/photo-53.jpg)

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac16/paul81_2009/photo-54.jpg)
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 16 June 2012, 09:03: Quote from: thatwillis on 30 May 2012, 01:59
Quote from: Paul81 on 30 May 2012, 00:57
Cully - I've heard genuine grills don't fit properly on a GTI?

... The genuine parts... from VW... the company that designed and built the car..... :laugh:

Not sure where you heard that but its gonna be a load of nuts. I would be very suprised if an after market company can make something fit better than the orginal manufacturer. :smiley:

Yes genuine parts do have there problems like the r32 bumpers not fitting properly even the rline rear can be a rubbish fit.
An aftermarket company that makes things better than the original.....erm......... Milltek, superpro, forge etc theres loads
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: cullygti on 16 June 2012, 15:32: i found that the gen grills seem to fit the fibre glass bumpers better than they fit the abs plastic reps as i had both and believe it or not the fit is better with the abs reps but the grills are a b!tch to get right as opposed to just slotting them in on the fibreglass ones
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: turbokid23 on 16 June 2012, 16:42: Telling me iv just sorted mine a bit of tiger ceal :grin: and a lot of f words
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: cullygti on 16 June 2012, 16:56: get some pics up then :rolleyes: :grin:
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 16 June 2012, 17:01: i think the fibreglass ones look better than the abs ones less square.
Title: Re: JOM R32 front bumper
Post by: turbokid23 on 16 June 2012, 17:59: Fiberglass are ok but abs a lot Easy to fit,, can't get no up as its at body shop :smiley: