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Old 09-06-08 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cali_Girl
Oh yeahhh, this one looks extreme. I like the GFX lip better.
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Old 09-06-08 | 06:25 PM
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imho, the gfx lip will clear the scrape by about a half inch, maybe 3/8 of an inch. I say go for it.
Old 09-06-08 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fasteddy91
imho, the gfx lip will clear the scrape by about a half inch, maybe 3/8 of an inch. I say go for it.
Looks like just barely would clear the scrape and cover it... assuming the edge of the GFX does follow the OE body line.
Old 09-07-08 | 01:19 AM
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from the pictures it looks like it will cover it up! maybe someone here in your area can test it out with the lip. it takes about half and hour or so to take it off and put it back on.
Old 09-07-08 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by istundra
iSuxel's Vertex Front Lip (Aftermarket Part)



- if the GFX Front Lip (Factory Part) does not cover the damage, i am very certain the Vertex Front Lip would cover it. This is definitely on the extreme side for your car considering it is mostly stock.
I think getting that lip custom painted and installed is not the most cost-effective way to fix the original scrape.

I mean, you might as well get the scrape buffed and painted for hundreds of dollars less...
Old 09-07-08 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I think getting that lip custom painted and installed is not the most cost-effective way to fix the original scrape.

I mean, you might as well get the scrape buffed and painted for hundreds of dollars less...
agreed. the vertex lip is not cheap at all.
Old 09-08-08 | 08:42 PM
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What do you think?
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Old 09-08-08 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I think getting that lip custom painted and installed is not the most cost-effective way to fix the original scrape.

I mean, you might as well get the scrape buffed and painted for hundreds of dollars less...
Hmmmm....something to consider, I suppose.
Old 09-09-08 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Cali_Girl
Hmmmm....something to consider, I suppose.
GFX Lip w/ paint should be less then $250-300, where as if you repaint your bumper and lip, it should range you $500+.
Old 09-09-08 | 04:16 PM
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Cali Girl,

can you measure how high up the scrape is from the bottom of the bumper? Also how far in from the inner fender. If you can provide that info, I can tell you if the gfx lip will cover your scrape. it seems to be 1.5 inches high and 1.75 inches in. let me know please.
Old 09-09-08 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by istundra
GFX Lip w/ paint should be less then $250-300, where as if you repaint your bumper and lip, it should range you $500+.

Thx for the info!
Old 09-09-08 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fasteddy91
Cali Girl,

can you measure how high up the scrape is from the bottom of the bumper? Also how far in from the inner fender. If you can provide that info, I can tell you if the gfx lip will cover your scrape. it seems to be 1.5 inches high and 1.75 inches in. let me know please.
3 1/2" high from the bottom of the bumper.

1 1/2" from inner fender.
Old 09-09-08 | 06:11 PM
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If your not sure about the lip just get the front bumper repainted . the money your paying for a lip can pay for the repaint
Old 09-09-08 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by phillygs3
If your not sure about the lip just get the front bumper repainted . the money your paying for a lip can pay for the repaint
Yep. For that price, you can... but i think 3 stage paint is more expensive...

Cali-Girl, can you measure from the seam... from the lip to the top edge of the scratch?
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