what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blizz · 07-09-2006, 12:17 PM

my bumpers are in great shape structurally except that they're white and really need to be chromed or re-painted. chroming them will run me like $700 which i could not believe so that option is more than likely out the window. soooo i'm thinkin of sanding/grinding them down to the metal and have them lined...this of course would be a temp thing until i can buy some new ones unless they look really good. has anyone done that? does anyone have pics of what black bumpers would look??

bouncytruck · 07-09-2006, 12:29 PM

I think it would be ok if they were tube or custom bumers, but It might look odd with the stock. It would be different. Could you get the lining color matched to the body color?

Blizz · 07-09-2006, 02:06 PM

i don't know...maybe i could get them done in white again.

cdowns · 07-09-2006, 02:31 PM

i think you'd be better off geting your bumpers powdercoated either white or if they can match the body color

*72CSTC5* · 07-09-2006, 02:49 PM

You can buy the repro chrome bumpers for a lot less than that or are you stuck on using your original bumpers?

RunTMCfan · 07-09-2006, 03:13 PM

10 years ago I had a 70' with a double tube rear bumper. I think each tube was around 3.5-4" in Diam. It looked pretty good. The paint was a faided black. A satin black would probably be the ticket.

Sorry no pics.

krue · 07-09-2006, 03:14 PM

The last I heard, the price on getting bumpers chromed was closer to $400 around here. Sounds like someone's got the gouge on.

bouncytruck · 07-09-2006, 03:43 PM

Silver "Chrome" powdercoating looks pretty nice.

Blizz · 07-09-2006, 04:06 PM

oh i'm only set on using these because the are in good shape and i have them already. i'm going to eventually buy repro ones.

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2006, 09:39 AM

If you had the bumpers and the lower part of the body done the same color it might look cool. I have seen some late model trucks that had a factory looking two tone where the lower color and the "Ranch Hand" style bumpers were rhino lined. It looks pretty sharp if your in to that look. If you do it yourself just be sure not to get any on your hootus...

Joe67 · 07-10-2006, 09:57 AM

Rhino/LineX, etc tends to fade after a while. I think you are better off painting, powdercoating or replacing your bumpers with reproductions...

07-09-2006, 12:17 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? my bumpers are in great shape structurally except that they're white and really need to be chromed or re-painted. chroming them will run me like $700 which i could not believe so that option is more than likely out the window. soooo i'm thinkin of sanding/grinding them down to the metal and have them lined...this of course would be a temp thing until i can buy some new ones unless they look really good. has anyone done that? does anyone have pics of what black bumpers would look?? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

07-09-2006, 12:29 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? I think it would be ok if they were tube or custom bumers, but It might look odd with the stock. It would be different. Could you get the lining color matched to the body color? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-09-2006, 02:06 PM	#3
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? i don't know...maybe i could get them done in white again. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

07-09-2006, 02:31 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? i think you'd be better off geting your bumpers powdercoated either white or if they can match the body color __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-09-2006, 02:49 PM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? You can buy the repro chrome bumpers for a lot less than that or are you stuck on using your original bumpers?

07-09-2006, 03:13 PM	#6
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? 10 years ago I had a 70' with a double tube rear bumper. I think each tube was around 3.5-4" in Diam. It looked pretty good. The paint was a faided black. A satin black would probably be the ticket. Sorry no pics. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

07-09-2006, 03:14 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? The last I heard, the price on getting bumpers chromed was closer to $400 around here. Sounds like someone's got the gouge on. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-09-2006, 03:43 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? Silver "Chrome" powdercoating looks pretty nice. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-09-2006, 04:06 PM	#9
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? oh i'm only set on using these because the are in good shape and i have them already. i'm going to eventually buy repro ones. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

07-10-2006, 09:39 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what do yall think of rhino lining the bumpers? If you had the bumpers and the lower part of the body done the same color it might look cool. I have seen some late model trucks that had a factory looking two tone where the lower color and the "Ranch Hand" style bumpers were rhino lined. It looks pretty sharp if your in to that look. If you do it yourself just be sure not to get any on your hootus... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-10-2006, 09:57 AM	#11
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