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Old 01-25-2005, 03:02 PM
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Has anyone painted the lower part of an '03+ Silverado front bumper? I'm talking about the part that has the fog lights and recovery hook holes. I want the paint to match the color and feel of the front bumper's top cap. I've always thought it would look good, especially on a black truck. Big concerns of course are flaking, chipping, and durability.
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The bumper valance? Yeah any paint shop can do it. I wouldnt think it could cost more than 100-150$ to get it done. Check around and try to find a local paint shop or a guy by word of mouth that can paint thats your best chance at a good price.
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I've seen lots of guys on here doing that. I stayed away from it myself, with as much damage as my bumper takes (which is painted), that's just one less piece that I have to get repainted.
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Originally Posted by BlackLM7
Has anyone painted the lower part of an '03+ Silverado front bumper? I'm talking about the part that has the fog lights and recovery hook holes. I want the paint to match the color and feel of the front bumper's top cap. I've always thought it would look good, especially on a black truck. Big concerns of course are flaking, chipping, and durability.

I had mine painted. Both upper and lower valance. It cost me 150 bucks with an option for a full warranty for 50 bucks. This includes flaking , chipping , etc. So far I am lucky to have it not chip. If it does, It will be repainted for free. I'll get some pics tommorrow, since i'm at school right now.
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i've wanted to do this for some time now, but I think it will just go to **** on a lowered truck.
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Here is my painted bumper cap pieces.


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Originally Posted by Big Daddy Joe
I had mine painted. Both upper and lower valance. It cost me 150 bucks with an option for a full warranty for 50 bucks. This includes flaking , chipping , etc. So far I am lucky to have it not chip. If it does, It will be repainted for free. I'll get some pics tommorrow, since i'm at school right now.
$50 for warranty...thats pretty sweet. i spoke to a bunch of places and they all recomended not to do it. and they told me that if it was done that there will absoulutley be no guarantees.

i will still do it in the summer though.

i don't understand why GM made these that palstic to begin with, they should have matched it to the rest of the truck. no other part has that gray plastic.
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Originally Posted by sexyvic1
i don't understand why GM made these that palstic to begin with, they should have matched it to the rest of the truck. no other part has that gray plastic.
I'm sure it was a cost thing...
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy Joe
Here is my painted bumper cap pieces.


Very nice!
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that's sweet big daddy


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