Lower Valence

riverrat69 · March 19, 2010

What is the procedure for removing the valence from the chrome bumper? I think I'd like to paint this body color. Has anyone done this? Can you post photos? Thanks.

mfennema · March 19, 2010

Just a few bolts to remove it. I haven't painted it though sorry.

LawmanSS · March 19, 2010

There are bolts and push pin retainers. After you remove those and disconnect the fog light wiring, it will come right out. There are retainers in the fog light holes, too...I believe you have to remove the lenses to get to them, but I could be remembering wrong. Overall, it's not too hard to remove...

Edit: You can see a pic in my sig of the valance painted. There are several more in my garage.

riverrat69 · March 20, 2010

There are bolts and push pin retainers. After you remove those and disconnect the fog light wiring, it will come right out. There are retainers in the fog light holes, too...I believe you have to remove the lenses to get to them, but I could be remembering wrong. Overall, it's not too hard to remove...

Edit: You can see a pic in my sig of the valance painted. There are several more in my garage.

You did what I'm thinking of. It looks good. You didn't paint the chin spoiler though. Did you paint it yourself? If you did, what did you use? Thanks for the reply.

LawmanSS · March 21, 2010

I had my body shop do the painting. He sanded some of the grain off, and then hit it with "high-build" primer before he laid on base/clear. I've had it on for almost a year now and it's holding up great. I'm sure he also used adhesion promoter somewhere in the process.

Pumper · April 23, 2010

If you don't mind me asking, how much did that set you back?

jwieps · July 23, 2010

Just had mine done. Had my bodyshop do mine a bit different..... and I put the plate back on for now. I think an insert will go in the bottom soon. I like the way it brings out the front end. Thanks for the idea Kilo..... I had IM'ed you about this months ago!

lsuguy · July 24, 2010

Just had mine done. Had my bodyshop do mine a bit different..... and I put the plate back on for now. I think an insert will go in the bottom soon. I like the way it brings out the front end. Thanks for the idea Kilo..... I had IM'ed you about this months ago!

That looks real good man. I'm liking how they white ties it all together.