posted 06-11-2002 08:06 AM                  

I’ve been pursuing paint options on bumpers and fender guard. I took the Kat to a body shop yesterday to get an estimate. They told me they can’t paint the fender guards as they are not a smooth surface. Is this guy correct or should I just go to someone else? I know Larry Mays has his painted as part of his custom pain job, but perhaps that’s different?

posted 06-11-2002 09:17 AM                  

fixumm

posted 06-11-2002 09:26 AM                  

Much appreciated oh wise one..

posted 06-11-2002 11:23 AM                  

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Originally posted by whealy:
I was talking about the guards that’s on the front side of the rear fenders. Rock guards would that be a better term?

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posted 06-11-2002 11:43 AM                  

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Originally posted by PROWLER-KEITH:
Heh fixumm can you post the proper proceure for doing them for all us non painters

Much appreciated oh wise one..

PK

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posted 06-11-2002 07:46 PM                  

you cab paint them. Mine have held up well. But I would remove and have clear 3M rock gaurd installed instead of painting.

They can be sanded smooth and painted. That is how mine was done. The right way would be to remove from the car, paint then reinstall. Being on dark blue the few rock chips will not show. I have only a few in mine with 13,000 miles since painting.

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Larry & Sue Mayes

posted 06-15-2002 09:58 PM                  

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*99 Yellow
*Borla Exhaust *Mud Flaps *Mac Cold Air
*Yellow Windshield Banner "Prowler"
*MGW Prowler Hitch Cover
*Logo Valve Stem Caps
*Chrome Wheels Done Aftermarket
*No Front Bumpers w/Tom Mills Bumper Covers
*Removed Visors *Real Rod Tranny Cover
*Chrome License Plate Frame
*Ceramic Brake Pads *Air Patrol
*Painted Black Gloss Rear Bumpers
*Shimmers Bumper Yellow & Clear Tail Lights
*Flames * Moved Front Turning Lights to Rear Bump.
*Multiple Coats ZAINO
*Total Speaker Upgrade
*New 4 Channel Amplifier
*Handmade Front Suspension Brace
* $8.99 Chrome Grille /Fell Off !
*Chrome Shift Knob & Bezel

posted 06-15-2002 11:08 PM                  

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posted 06-16-2002 09:26 AM                  

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William Gallagher took his off his red. Look at his magic touch designs web site and click on my prowler. Looks real nice. This may be the way to go if you want it the same color as your car.

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I removed mine about a month after I got my Prowler.

I have driven without them for over 2 1/2 years and 30K+ miles with untrimmed front mud flaps and have had little trouble with rock chips on the rear fenders. I have had to repair a couple small chips in the rear fenders, but I would prefer to keep doing that than put the tacked-on black guards back on. If I were to do it over again, I would do like what Larry Mayes mentioned and put some clear 3M material on the rear fenders.

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Bill Gallagher
1999 Red
www.magictouchdesigns.com

• MTD Prowler Intake System 2.2
• MTD Bypass Kit
• MTD Suspension Frame Braces
• MTD Exhaust
• Prowler ProGears
• AC $9 Chrome Grille Treatment System™
• Gloss Black Painted Bumpers
• Custom Built Speaker Box In Trunk
• Polished Frame and Rear Components
• Black Rear Fender Protectors Removed

posted 06-16-2002 09:33 PM                  

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Originally posted by BeWare:
If you chrome plate them they will have to be bolted on some way. I saw CNOTE's and they looked really cool, but they are not sticking tight (top is pulling away)

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Rich,

Thanks for the heads up. I had exchanged a brief email with CNote before he headed off to CO. i'll check back with him to see what he finds.

posted 06-16-2002 09:38 PM                  

Sorry, the quote in a quote is causing me fits so I'll just post this.

Thanks for the update. With Rich's comment on CNote, choming may be out. That leaves painting and removing. I still like the idea of painting, however in the pinstipe blue as opposed to the Midnight blue. But so far, no one has liked that idea. That's for the words of experience to add to Larry's.

posted 06-18-2002 06:51 AM                  

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Originally posted by WildCat:
Bill,

But I would remove and have clear 3M rock gaurd installed instead of painting.

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this would be the way to go but this stuff is hard to put on right with out leaving finger prints on it.