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Where to mask front bumper for paint

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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Does anybody have any pictures that show the area on an AP1 front bumper cover where the paint should not be applied? I know the faux air vents don't get it, but is there an area around the grille that also doesn't? I know the grille insert shouldn't be painted. My painter called me today asking where exactly to mask. Thanks for all your help.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Can't you just mask off everything that isn't already painted? I say pop out the grill, mask off the fake ducts, and paint everything else.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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It's a new unpainted bumper. Somebody repainted my entire old bumper including the faux vents and grille so i can't go by that. I think there is more to mask off in the grille area after the grille insert is popped out. Anybody?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Ah, I see. I'll take a close look at my bumper after I get out of work and get back to you.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Here's a couple of close-ups. Hope these help.









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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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I was about to post up a few pics, but someone beat me to it

Here's the only view that the other pics don't show as closely. The bottom horizontal bar in the grill is part of the bumper. The upper horizontal bar and everything above is part of the separate grill piece.



Don't pay attention to the bugs and scuffs... they're not suppose to be there
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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Thanks guys, my painter said the pics really helped!
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