ap2 Bumper Fins
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ap2 Bumper Fins
Just something new to look at. Ap2 bumper fins. 
Here's a rear shot when I was deciding between silver or black rivets
**** new photo of the fins holding up great
DIY Instructions
Items needed
-Half inch Particle Board 2 feet x 2 feet est..
-Jigsaw... can be had for 19 bux at Walmart
-Any sort of sander..
-Any vice clamps for holding the board while cutting (99 cents or so for the cheapies)
-Primer + Satin Black Spray Paint
-Painters Tape
-8 black L brackets from any Acehardware and 12 3/4 inch screws that fit them + 12 nuts for the screws
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To start you need to mask off the bottom portion of the Ap2 Rear bumper. Now I actually painted this part on my car almost 2 years ago so I did not have to do it again.
I took one of the fins off the car to snap some pictures of the shape. You'll notice a groove needs to be set in the middle for where the ap2 bumper has a little groove.
In order to make these pieces just use a piece of paper or cardboard, cut to shape, and then set under bumper to mark of where the groove needs to be cut.
Then simply sketch the shape on the particle board and use a jigsaw to cut them out. Once they are cut simple use any sander to smooth out the cuts. I used 150grit on my sander.
Once all the parts are cut out and sanded. Go back under the car and hold the pieces in place to mark off where you want to drill your holes for the L Brackets. I chose exceptionally thin drill holes + screws. I think the rest pretty much speaks for itself. Once you have your holes in the bumper + fins you can simple paint the pieces then attach them when your done.
Anymore questions feel free to ask or PM me.
Whole process only takes a few hours
Here's some pics that help show the fin off the car + the underside.
Here's a rear shot when I was deciding between silver or black rivets
**** new photo of the fins holding up great
DIY Instructions
Items needed
-Half inch Particle Board 2 feet x 2 feet est..
-Jigsaw... can be had for 19 bux at Walmart
-Any sort of sander..
-Any vice clamps for holding the board while cutting (99 cents or so for the cheapies)
-Primer + Satin Black Spray Paint
-Painters Tape
-8 black L brackets from any Acehardware and 12 3/4 inch screws that fit them + 12 nuts for the screws
------------------------------------------
To start you need to mask off the bottom portion of the Ap2 Rear bumper. Now I actually painted this part on my car almost 2 years ago so I did not have to do it again.
I took one of the fins off the car to snap some pictures of the shape. You'll notice a groove needs to be set in the middle for where the ap2 bumper has a little groove.
In order to make these pieces just use a piece of paper or cardboard, cut to shape, and then set under bumper to mark of where the groove needs to be cut.
Then simply sketch the shape on the particle board and use a jigsaw to cut them out. Once they are cut simple use any sander to smooth out the cuts. I used 150grit on my sander.
Once all the parts are cut out and sanded. Go back under the car and hold the pieces in place to mark off where you want to drill your holes for the L Brackets. I chose exceptionally thin drill holes + screws. I think the rest pretty much speaks for itself. Once you have your holes in the bumper + fins you can simple paint the pieces then attach them when your done.
Anymore questions feel free to ask or PM me.
Whole process only takes a few hours
Here's some pics that help show the fin off the car + the underside.
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From: Woodstock, GA
Originally Posted by FTW.inc,Jan 16 2011, 03:44 PM
oh nice haha, you're car has a lot of sick home made stuff, it looks good
thanks. That's what happens when you work outta the house lol. Too much extra time.
