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Old 02-19-03, 10:51 PM
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Filling FTP lenses?

I know some of you guys have done this before, im a n00bie to body work. So... mind explaining how you did it? Please be detailed, about what you used to fill it etc. Where you can get the supplies and stuff Thanks!
Old 02-19-03, 11:16 PM
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i've done it a long time ago.

first off, you want to get a dermel and cut the front of the ftp. then just bondo and fill it in. sand it down.. i got one of mine done a long time in like 2 days. good luck to you.
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Damn, i've seen it done....looks good....

But i like the look of them
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Stock bumper

FTP lenses filled, headlights removed, tinted, door handles off, some other crap I cant remember.


I love how it looks

Anyone else have any other ways of doing it?
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wow thats nice i may try that on my car...looks sharp
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Is that car driven? Does it not have headlights at all? Looks weird, but good.
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guess i'm odd, but i like it better w/ the ftp's
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me too
Old 02-20-03, 08:51 PM
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Originally posted by Crionics
Is that car driven? Does it not have headlights at all? Looks weird, but good.
can you say magic of photo shop..
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So with no door handles...

1. relocated
2. remote-control'd motorized door
3. single-seater
4. big huge 1:1 ratio remote control car
Old 02-20-03, 09:31 PM
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haha u messed up my old sig!!!!!!!!! u bastard!

I was going to do this, and i still might.

I like them with the ftp and without,

im molding the 3rd gen lights into my 2nd gen bumper.. should look really cool when i cut it and make it flush opposed too just sittiing in there like they are now./



Im also installing this wing, (pictured on my beater)



and s5 molding and rear bumper,

the car will be primer dark blue.

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Originally posted by Crionics
Is that car driven? Does it not have headlights at all? Looks weird, but good.
I took them off with photoshop.

It looks kind of odd w/o head lights and no ftp's. I was bored and Im too lazy to put head lights back on it .
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So with no door handles...

1. relocated
2. remote-control'd motorized door
3. single-seater
4. big huge 1:1 ratio remote control car
Or I took off the door handles and all that with photoshop.
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the car will be primer dark blue.

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Ive been thinking about this a lot. Ive really been considering pulling all the paint off my car (silver) and using a flat black rattle can to repaint it. Should look a lot like primer (but be a bit more durable+ water proof). It wont be as strong as real paint, but I really like flat colors / dark primers. Primer is just too weak though... I mean that **** comes off with a few wipes w/ 300 grit sand paper.
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Originally posted by dr0x
Or I took off the door handles and all that with photoshop.
Yes... I know, but that's not as FUN! Ok, maybe my idea of fun is a little skewed.

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Old 02-21-03, 02:13 AM
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I think the FTP's is one of many styling cue's that make the FC as unique looking as it is I actually like the Red FC a lot better than if it would be "modified"... But I guess thats just personal preference

Oh yea... ACTION RT, can't wait to see the FD lights on the bumper! I can see it looking nice as hell already
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I like the FTP lenses on the FC actually... I put driving lights in my lenses ^_^
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Here are some links to working with bumpers.


Bumper repair
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How I did mine:

1. I sanded the inside and outside of the FTP area down to the bumper plastic.

2. I made spacers to mount the FTP lens to make them almost flush with bumper

3. I then took 2 step epoxy and glued them in place.

4. I used very little bondo to fill in the gaps on the front.

5. I used bumper repair compound and putty coat (available at automotive body shop supply stores) as the final layer

It's been over 2 years without any problems but then I do live in Los Angeles ... where the weather doesn't get too hot or cold.

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screw filling them. i'd like to do this mod to them.

http://www.tecarts.com/FC/Fcparts.asp

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Jesus v8rx7... I could do a better paint match with a rattle can

jeremy... give me your tail lights and Ill put your bumper on my to do list
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Originally posted by dr0x
Jesus v8rx7... I could do a better paint match with a rattle can
Actually .... it's a poor picture ....the color doesn't look mismatched in person and I'm also planning to have the car repainted this summer so I didn't care if the spot job was perfect.

But I do feel like I should thank you for the put-down while trying to help you (by answering your question) .... I'm not even sure why I waste my time trying to help people in this forum sometimes

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Old 02-21-03, 06:03 PM
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I never said your information was not helpful guy. I just said your bumper didnt match in the picture. You just admitted it doesnt, so whats the problem? The car does look good though.
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lay off the guy, whenever you paint one body panel and dont blend in the adjoining areas it wont match 100%. With some paints even if you were to use the same can of paint later on down the road to make a repair it might not match. He answered your question and instead of repying with a thank you, you throw that rattle can comment at him, get some class.
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