Amuse Lip
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From: Tallahassee, FL
I think boat silicone is more of a gel-coat than a silicone. Kinda like Bondo, but in a more rubbery consistency. We used that stuff on my old sail boat. Worked great, but is a PITA to get off if you screw it up! Go slow, and with a cue tip and you should not have any problems.
I was told that the gaps sometimes arise when a thicker tape is used. If you get 3M tape, it is less than 2mm thick. Pics up later tonight.
John
I was told that the gaps sometimes arise when a thicker tape is used. If you get 3M tape, it is less than 2mm thick. Pics up later tonight.
John
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From: Pembroke
boat silicone is UV resistant so it won't turn yellow and it doesn't crack with temperature variations (its survived 2 canadian winters so far)
I put the lip on first, then applied a nice, uniform bead across the whole top of the lip, not just at the gaps, but across the whole thing.
I put the lip on first, then applied a nice, uniform bead across the whole top of the lip, not just at the gaps, but across the whole thing.
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From: Tallahassee, FL
I just installed my lip tonight, and there are gaps like a mofo! Like 1/4" on either side of the front bumper. I ran outta tape, so I will have to apply some more tomorrow. THat should suck it down a lot. Then the boat silicone should fix it.
On a side note....I also installed some Air Walker side skirts, but the driver's side door hits, and chipped the paint right at the latch side. I wish I woulda test fitted prior to painting
. Oh well. I might sand the chipped bit down a little (til it doesnt hit), then touch it up.
Will post pics when it is all done.
John
On a side note....I also installed some Air Walker side skirts, but the driver's side door hits, and chipped the paint right at the latch side. I wish I woulda test fitted prior to painting
. Oh well. I might sand the chipped bit down a little (til it doesnt hit), then touch it up.Will post pics when it is all done.
John
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I siliconed the lip and painted it. Looks decent, but still not up to my standards. Has anyone moulded the lip into the front bumper? I posted another thread on this, and no one is replying . I was wondering how much time it would take a good shop to do something like that.
John
. I was wondering how much time it would take a good shop to do something like that.John
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From: newcastle wa
not an amuse lip but i have mastergrade cf lip. fitment is PERFECT. it's a tiny bit on tight side so it will actually hold itself without any screws. i thought that was the best fitment lip kit so far.
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Originally Posted by jwa4378,Aug 27 2005, 09:39 AM
how much $ did that run you? The body shop that painted these charged me $600+ for paint / repairs.
John
John
