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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Polyurethane or fiberglass ??
Which one you think is better
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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polyurethane is definitely better because of it's ability to flex more - though it also costs more and there is not a large selection of body kits made in polyurethane.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by NismoChic
Polyurethane or fiberglass ??
Which one you think is better
Depends on the kit - go with urethane if you plan on running into things a lot. But urethan is heavier, some shops have trouble painting it correctly and it can sag over time. Fiberglass is nice because it can be fixed relatively easy, where urethane cannot. Fiberglass holds paint a little better, but is definitely more fragile.

I would highly reccomend getting an athentic kit if you go fiberglass though. The quality and fitment will be much better.

In the end, as long as the kit is quality, IE: topsecret, Wald, INGs, Air Walker - fiberglass is still a good choice.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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PU all the way more durable u can actually take little hits and handle scrapes better. Dont have to worry about ur kit crackin like a egg shell .
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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I am leaning toward poly u but they also have a Fg kit thus my inquiry. Sound like Poly U suits me better then
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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I just ordered the Air Walker Kit...
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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I got the Ings Poly Urethane going to get it painted tomorrow i will post up some pic's tomorrow hopefully they'll be done =)
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Urethane, fiberglass is cheaper but you will need a whole new piece if you bump a curb where as Urethane will just pop right back out & might even need a little paint & be perfectly fine. I have know fiberglass not to fit right as well have paint matching problems. I have not knowlede about the new fiberglass/urethane combination bumpers. That is my 2 cents.
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