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n-Fab Bumper BS Thread

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  1. Jan 22, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    What I used. Still good.

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  2. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:03 AM
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    So it has not peeled of yet.....how long has tha paint been on ?
     
  3. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    Ummmm I wanna say so far maybe 4 months
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:07 AM
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    So you just primered over the existing wanna be stainless or do you have it removed?
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:14 AM
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    I took down the bumper with a sander @831Tun left me some love marks that I tended to :rofl::rofl:then I did por 15 then the primer then 3 coats of black
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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    I did the same to my sliders
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    Hmmmm what to do painted for about 20 bucks and some sanding or should I get it powder coated for 100 bucks
     
  8. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:35 AM
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    Yah u sure could. I wanted something that could handle the coast for me cause that’s where I live so I wanted the extra layers. Plus when I bang it on something I wanna be able to do a 2 min fix not take it off for recoat
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    Yeah true
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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  11. Feb 5, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    That looks great. I'm looking at this bumper for my 19 Pro. What size hole did you have to drill to make your trailer plug work in there? I haven't pulled the trigger on this one yet because of the trailer plug and license plate lights issue.
     
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  12. Mar 9, 2020 at 2:58 AM
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    Gloss or textured finish? What’s the general preference??
     
  13. Mar 9, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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    Gloss vs flat

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  14. Mar 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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    I had to gloss it was a little to “overland” for me :laugh:
     
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  15. Mar 11, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    A question and a comment:

    Can someone who has done it please tell me if it is a pain to add the RCI Skid plate to the MRDS? Is it easier do to the plate first or after bumper install? I read the thread and on some the RCI went over the NFAB skid and on others it went under... confused.

    My MRDS is in for powder coating because I wanted it to match my rims and rear bumper. But those of you looking for a durable finish, I recently did my bed in Raptor Liner and other than the prep sanding, acetone wipe down and priming of exposed metal, this was stupid easy. They sell a can with hardener in it for small jobs or touch ups, but if you have an air compressor, a kit which comes with a sprayer which is the one to get. I achieved a flat look by applying two coats first and then upping the psi to 75 and holding the sprayer about 25-30 inches away.

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  16. Mar 11, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    How is your rough country light bar holding up? Any issues? I don't mind spending money on quality stuff but the Rigid and BD are a little spendy for me after all the $$$ I've dropped on my Tundra in the last four months. Your RC looks awesome and looks like it fits perfect too!!! Seriously leaning towards this unless you tell me a bunch of LED's are out. Had to service it at all?
     
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  17. Mar 11, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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    I have gloss which is closer to a satin and the mesh pieces on the corners come a little flatter then the paint on the bumper

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  18. Mar 11, 2020 at 7:20 PM
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    I did
    My RCI goes underneath the NFAB
     
  19. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:35 AM
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    I like that rear bumper. Much better looking than the one for the 2014+ ones. What kind of fab work did you have to do to make it fit? I'm looking at getting this for my 2019 Pro.
     
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  20. Mar 12, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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    Loving it, No issues at all. Light output is amazing and get quite a few compliments.
     
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  21. Mar 12, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    Just placed my order for the bar and the brackets. Thanks, bro!!

    Did you put the light bar on before mounting the bumper or after?
     
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  22. Mar 13, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    After.
     
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  23. Mar 18, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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    Ripped the bumper off this past weekend in anticipation of the MRDS coming back from the powder coater. My Rough Country light arrived as well!

    Side note: I forgot how much I loved WD-40. Makes all the black frame paint and suspension parts look brand spanking new.

     
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  24. Mar 18, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    Nice what lights are you getting for it
     
  25. Mar 18, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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    The curved 40" LED bar that Asw278 got, earlier in this thread.
     
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  27. Mar 18, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    Loving this front bumper!!!

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  28. Mar 20, 2020 at 3:01 PM
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    Anyone know what the torque spec is for the front tow hooks? The TRD Limted skid plate supports are held on by the tow hook bolts.
     
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  29. Apr 2, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    This past weekend was pretty frustrating. The MRDS bolt holes were a full 5/16" off. Made a rookie mistake and didn't test fit prior to powder coating so I drilled and ground the slots 3/16" wider on each side. Total pain!!! RCI skidplate showed up too but didn't even have time to get to it.

    Anyone else have fitment issues with their bumper?

    What type of gap did you leave between the top of the MRDS and the plastic trim?
     
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