Black chrome SS inserts are on

joekd

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I had a set of vinyl reflective bumper inserts that I put on the car this winter, they looked great

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Now only a few months later I could already see peeling (yes I did prep the area with alcohol and installed in a 75 degree temp garage)

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So off they came

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New black chrome stainless inserts from http://www.stainlessbumperinserts.com/

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Next to a quarter to show you the thickness

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They came with 3M backing so it was a very easy peel and stick install, here is the finished product

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Wow, that's really BULKY & square. I'm glad you posted pictures, Now I know I wont be buying them.
 

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I'm sure they are superior quality compared to the vinyl. But they are definitely too thick and bulky for my taste. I would rather buy the decals and buy new ones as they "wear out".
 

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10-4 on the bulkiness. Looks like you might trip over them if you walk behind your car.
 
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Not sure if these are the same thickness as the ones from autobadges so maybe you should all keep your GP going and see if you are happier with those
 

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I think they look good. Isn't it great how when you buy a new product for your car & a-holes bash it? I hate it when members do this!! I'm thinking you like it since you bought it! I guess being happy with a part not one of us chipped in to by is out of the question. This site helps me so much! I just get so tired of these replies.
 

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I'm sorry, was I supposed to lie and say warm fuzzy things to him? I'm glad he is in the position to get a new mod for his car, unfortunately I don't like it and I'm glad he posted pictures so I know not to buy them like I was planning to do.

If you like it, that's great.
 

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1STOF3 said:
I think they look good. Isn't it great how when you buy a new product for your car & a-holes bash it? I hate it when members do this!! I'm thinking you like it since you bought it! I guess being happy with a part not one of us chipped in to by is out of the question. This site helps me so much! I just get so tired of these replies.

Eli, that happens when we post pics of our cars on the internet, some people might like some dont.

Is just the way it is, the bright side is, he saved Sxynerd $50+. :)
 

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Still, I will never bash anyone on something just them have ponied out & bought! It more of a not showing respect of a deal to me. Show some freaking class is all I ask. If you don't like it, keep that thought to yourself. I know this is an internet deal, just have a tiny bit of class. That's all I was meaning.

I know my car will look not good when I bring it home tomorrow. Maybe I won't post pics of it. Just on the parts that I like, maybe.
 

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1STOF3 said:
Still, I will never bash anyone on something just them have ponied out & bought! It more of a not showing respect of a deal to me. Show some freaking class is all I ask. If you don't like it, keep that thought to yourself. I know this is an internet deal, just have a tiny bit of class. That's all I was meaning.

I know my car will look not good when I bring it home tomorrow. Maybe I won't post pics of it. Just on the parts that I like, maybe.

You're more than likely right, I could have worded it nicer. I was thinking about "me" at the time and I was relieved someone else showed me that I didn't like it.
 

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If no one offered criticism on this site...then what would be the point of posting anything? If everyone is going to say...looks great! Than why even bother...honesty is the best policy. IMO I think the bumper inserts look kinda bad...it might have something to do with how dull ur paint is...give that baby some love!

I like the fact that they are black chrome...but they are just too thick.
 

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If he likes em great, no problem there...And I'm sure it looks good to everyone that sees it on the street. But they are a little too thick for my taste. Not trying to bash anything, just stating an opinion.......
 

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well i think they look pretty good. they are different. if i didn't i'd just say "they're not for me" or "I'm not feeling it" but definately not bash on anything else like the quality of the shine of your paint, or say now "now i know i won't be buying them".. common guys, there's ways to express your opinions without being rude. nuff said
 

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DESERTCOX05 said:
well i think they look pretty good. they are different. if i didn't i'd just say "they're not for me" or "I'm not feeling it" but definately not bash on anything else like the quality of the shine of your paint, or say now "now i know i won't be buying them".. common guys, there's ways to express your opinions without being rude. nuff said

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