Taurus Lip Mod Help

[iovaykind]

So I installed the Taurus Lip and lined up the wheel well but made a terrible noob mistake! I didn't move the lip "in" enough and now its sorta protruding.

Here's how it looks:


Do you guys think I can bondo/silicone/caulk it to make it look flush? Which would be my best option?

[DEZY]

Take it off. Then reinstall it correctly. Take your time and be patient so it comes out exactly how you want it to.

[iovaykind]

I'm afraid it might hurt the integrity of the bumper.. too many holes here and there causing the bumper to be flimsier..

[DEZY]

for petes sake how many holes do you have in it? . it should be fine, just stagger your screws away from your old holes. you should really adhere it with 5lb double side tape rom home depot - $5. then put only a small amount of screws for extra support. that tape is sticky sh*t. and you will have less holes in your bumper. remember have patients, take your time. do it right or dont do it at all.

[iovaykind]

There's three screws on each side and the screws are pretty large.. would bondo and paint make it look bad or do they have actual physical downsides?

[DEZY]

i would go with self tapping 1/4 inch diam. 1/2 inch length. they will hold excelent with the tape. the bondo is a mess, it cracks, it looks horrible, its a half-assers tool. unless your doing bodywork, a body kit or if you plan on repainting soon. if you cant get the tape and screws now, just take it off or leave it till you can. dont rush a project or it will never end up perfect.

[bigbird]

the bumper will hold up fine with holes in it. just be aware of how close you drill the holes together. a small gap between the holes may be weak and may brake creatin gone large hole. id find somone to help ya line it all up.

[LynchburgCSI]

as bird said, either have someone help you or remove the whole front bumper. it's easiest to put on when the bumper is off the car.

[Spitfire]

+2 ^^ Remove the bumper and also have a friend help you line it up. Mine went from having a few xmas tree clips and horrible gaps to 8 bolts with washers and no gaps period =] I should have done it right the first time but now it looks great! Take your time =] You dont have to follow the holes that are already on the lip. I used maybe 2 of those and the rest i drilled my own where i was seeing gaps in the lip.

[iovaykind]

I've lined it up and got it right, but got another question. Is it alright to still use silicone to help with the adhesive? There seems to be still like a 1/16" hole that I'd like to fill up to keep any noise or drag that may come from it. Is there anything wrong with sealing it up with silicone?

[LynchburgCSI]

^ i think thats gonna make more of a mess than it's worth. just bolt her on.

[iovaykind]

She's bolted on good, nice and tight fitting but just thinking that some silicone will help fill her for a seamless touch. I'll let you guys know how it goes if I do it, and will post up pics.