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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Im looking into finally purchasing a kit. Looking at all my options here. Can anyone give me feedback on how good the quality of FRP is. And is it worth getting over urethane?
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Urethane is better than FRP; more consistent uniformity, better fitment, greater flexibility and higher durability. For street use, urethane is deff. the way to go, when available, especially for a front bumper or lip. It is typically more expensive, but worth it. FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) is a bit above plain fiberglass in terms of quality, but it still can vary alot depending on manufacturer and regardless of quality, is almost as brittle.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mista350z
Im looking into finally purchasing a kit. Looking at all my options here. Can anyone give me feedback on how good the quality of FRP is. And is it worth getting over urethane?

How much u lookin to spend?
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looking at the aerosync bumper. is the urethane on that bumper thin? ive seend some aftermarket urethane bumpers flex and the paint cracked. anyone have any problems with the aerosync?
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ive heard nothnig but good things about the aerosync and they look dynamite imo.

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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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The Aerosync should be fine, I would be careful to choose your painter. Paint is not suppose to crack off because the OEM polymer bumpers are 3 time more flexible then the Urethane and they don't crack. Make sure they have the correct type of sealer, primer, and paint for the Urethane.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mista350z
looking at the aerosync bumper. is the urethane on that bumper thin? ive seend some aftermarket urethane bumpers flex and the paint cracked. anyone have any problems with the aerosync?
I strongly recommend it, I really like mine.
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