Bumper black-out
 

So today while repainting my wiper arms I decided to go ahead and black out the section where my plate used to be mounted. I think it looks better; sort of hides that area.
Pay no attention to the drips and scratches on my front bumper...whoever repainted the car must have somehow not noticed this..?

Before paint:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010091.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010092.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010094.jpg

After paint:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010095.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010097.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010098.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010101.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010099.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010102.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6xpLp11XrKg/TA...5312010100.jpg

Re: Bumper black-out
 

Yeah that looks good, that was a great idea. :)

Re: Bumper black-out
 

Guess I've never noticed mine cause my plate is on it. I ended up blacking out my waterfall grille when I repainted my wiper arms.

Re: Bumper black-out
 

Somewhat unrelated- It is a major pet peeve of mine when a pearlie or silver svx has the interior of the lower grille section painted body color. If anybody didnt know, this is supposed to be black.


PS- Why did you move your license plate? It seems like it's blocking more airflow now. :confused:

Re: Bumper black-out
 

I've always hated the placement of our front plates. By moving it lower it brings out the front bumper line...I don't really have a reason, I just like it better.

I had thought about reduced air flow and made sure to keep an eye on my temp gauge while driving around. So far it's made no difference.

Maybe ill consider blacking-out the lower grill as well..

Re: Bumper black-out
 

Is that a custom plate or OEM? I'm not a fan of the front plate, but I have to say it gives yours that showroom feel :D

Re: Bumper black-out
 

That is an OEM plate. I won it at the raffle at reading 5. I have yet to see another one. :)

Re: Bumper black-out
 

Nice use of my car Mike! :D