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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Hey guys I got the veilside V1 lip and am going to have it painted and installed soon.. The dilemma I'm facing is whether I should have it moulded to the bumper or not.. Please post pics if you have a moulded veilside v1 lip please
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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it looks really good molded....but im sure u are aware of damage problems once u mold things together......but u should be good if u drive carefully
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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yeah i remember seeing a moulded lip.. forgot how clean it looked though.. would like to see a pic.. also depends on how much it would cost to do?? would it cost a lot more than only paint and install?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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i molded my lip. but i used pop rivets (sounds ghetto) and auto glue to adhere it on. no problems and it looks super clean




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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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i love the look of molded lips/kits..

it just makes the car look stock and really smooth
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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yeah it is sweet... does it cost a lot to do though??

ps the pop rivets is a great idea!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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I would NOT mould it on.

If it cracks, you will have to break the lip off and cause more paint damage than is necessary....

Just my opinion.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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actually molding really isn that bad. after its fixed on, just ill the small space where the lip meets the bumper, and fill it with filler. and sand smooth. lip actually takes damage, and most likely due to the pop rivets... never cracks or anything.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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I have a Veilside v1 lip, and I personally would never mold it.

A.) it doesn't look that great, versus the amount of money/time put in.
B.) if you ever nail a parking stopper or sidewalk, it's easier to remove the lip and repaint it, as oppose to painting the whole bumper/

c.) Sometimes you'll have to exit steep driveways and stress the front lip. Any stress between the bumper's molding and lip will cause cracks and such.

Unless your car is a show piece, where you go the extra miles for points, I wouldn't do it.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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thanks for everyone's advice... I'm a pretty careful driver so I don't think I will hit the lip but I'll find out how much it costs first and see if it's worth the potential headaches.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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as long as you like it thats all that matters right?
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