knifegun

I am doing the 2004 front bumper conversion and I shaved the front bumper support beam. One question, is this part going to rust if I don't paint the area I shaved?

koala

If it was painted previously chances are it will rust if you don't repaint it... but don't take this as a certainty. Really depends on what kind of metal it is, and how much moisture is getting at the metal.

mic_crispy

good question... im about to do the same.

Clayman

Hey, I say paint it. You'll never see the part, and what's the harm in a little preventive maintenance?

Emil St-Hilaire

Just give it a shot of Tremclad rustproof paint.

mic_crispy

quick question... how much did you shave off?

mic_crispy

damn i totally forgot to shave mine... is it a bitch gettin the bumper off with the lip on?

Blue_S2

I would like to know as well. Ill be doing it soon.

gotvtecboost?

i'm in the process as we speak. ill take pics tomorrow. i think i lopped off more then needed, but it will work.

Mossad

Definitely paint it. I shaved off the edges in the evening, and when I went to install the bumper the following morning, I had already noticed some very light rusting.

Needless to say I sanded all over again, and gave it a couple of healthy coats of paint.