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Old 03-05-2007, 06:22 PM   #1
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Question Good Idea Bad Idea?

Rhino lining on the bumpers and side skirts. Good Idea Bad idea? I have seen this done on an x3 and it looked awesome. My bumpers are in bad shape and I want them to be black. I live in an area of Alabama with dirt/gravel roads and poorly paved streets. In my photo album there are pictures of the front bumper. So doing this would solve two problems. I think it would be a good idea but I am very uncertain as to what it would look like on a ti. Any questions comments or suggestions are welcome.
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Old 03-05-2007, 07:13 PM   #2
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Any questions comments or suggestions are welcome.
Seriously, that has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. I feel as though I have somehow lessend myself by participating.
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Thanks for you input and comment! Just remember this is an honest question and that we are all friends here.
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If you have already done that and you think it looks good then do it again. Ive never heard of it on a car, but it may not look bad. Do you have any pics of it on your X3?
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It was not my car but a car in Birmingham at a dealer.
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Old 03-05-2007, 09:24 PM   #6
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I guess if the surface isn't too rough, it could look fine. It would definitely hold up better than stock, if it's gonna take alot of abuse.

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Hmmm... my first thought was "Eeeewwwww! The texture will be far too obvious." But in the photo of the Altima, even thought it's noticeable, it's not as bad as I expected. Since your car is either a Base or Active, I think you could get away with it IF you only put the Rhino covering on the areas of the bumpers that are normally covered with the grey stuff from BMW, rather than the entire bumper. (Does that make sense? heh heh heh) If your car had the Sport bumpers, I'd suggest not doing it because the front bumper has a little more flat surface area and the texture would be more obvious.

Is there any chance that the Rhino material could be applied with less texture? Or maybe another company does something similar that ends up being smoother than that?

Do you have any price quotes or estimates?

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I do not know exactly how much it would cost but it would be less than a new bumper and shipping. I thought Rhino lining was the most popular brand so I used that in my example but Line-x is the one in the picture of the Altima. I would only do the gray parts of my bumper and side skirts. I have pictures of my ti in my photo album.
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Hmmm... my first thought was "Eeeewwwww! The texture will be far too obvious." But in the photo of the Altima, even thought it's noticeable, it's not as bad as I expected. Since your car is either a Base or Active, I think you could get away with it IF you only put the Rhino covering on the areas of the bumpers that are normally covered with the grey stuff from BMW, rather than the entire bumper. (Does that make sense? heh heh heh) If your car had the Sport bumpers, I'd suggest not doing it because the front bumper has a little more flat surface area and the texture would be more obvious.

Is there any chance that the Rhino material could be applied with less texture? Or maybe another company does something similar that ends up being smoother than that?

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what about thay clear smooth lining that bavauto sells online for the bmw's?? it is very unnoticable and precut to fit any BMW.
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what about thay clear smooth lining that bavauto sells online for the bmw's?? it is very unnoticable and precut to fit any BMW.
I am not sure which one you are talking about. I looked online but was unable to find what you mentioned. If you have a link that would be great.
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go to www.bavauto.com Search for your year and model BMW. then go to the search bar and look for "Bra" . The search should bring up "bra's" for the Ti and you can find the clear guards there.
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go to www.bavauto.com Search for your year and model BMW. then go to the search bar and look for "Bra" . The search should bring up "bra's" for the Ti and you can find the clear guards there.
I see. The only problem with that is it would help protect the bumper in its current condition from damage. I am looking to protect, color, and add a new look to the car.
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I like the idea of the smooth one. It would hold up and last longer than any other material. And since its just for the gray parts, it would be more than fine! My opinion go for it!
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I like the idea of the smooth one. It would hold up and last longer than any other material. And since its just for the gray parts, it would be more than fine! My opinion go for it!
I appreciate it. I am hoping for some more input from the community. I can't do anything with the bumper until late March but hopefully I can make a decision in the next week or so.
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my opinion.... stay a little farther back from the guy in front of you while travelling these roads..
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