Interior / Exterior Visual TechThis section contains discussion related to visual modifications of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Some items might include dash kits, roof rack modifications and other visual modifications.
Well, I was leaving the shooting range this AM with my sons and didn't see the telephone pole. Right in the blind spot behind the rear pillar. My own fault, as I was not paying enough attention. I only dented the silver "wing" on the rear right. Looks like I might be able to pop out the dent if I take it off. If so, I am going to paint it with the textured paint I used on my sliders. I was planning on doing this anyway. Anyone removed on of these? If I can't fix it satisfactorily I will want to buy one fom someone who has removed their bumper. I do not want an aftermarket bumper at this time. Any help/suggestions are welcome.
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Grok FJ
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Take what man makes and use it,
But do not worship it,
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If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do,
Chapels had been churches, and poor mans cottages, princes’ palaces.
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
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Well, after the overwhelming response to this post, I decided to remove the damaged wing and attempt to repair it. I put it under a heat lamp for 20 minutes and the plastic softened up enough to allow me to push out the largest dent. Unfortunately, there was a slight crack on the top corner, but it looks a lot better than it did, and I can live with it until I find another one. While I had the bumper off I installed my factory hitch and painted the wings and center trim piece (above the hitch) with the same Rustoleum Textured black paint I used on my TG sliders. I've gotta say it looks really good. I hope to get to the front bumper and bezel this weekend.
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Grok FJ
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Take what man makes and use it,
But do not worship it,
For it shall pass.
If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do,
Chapels had been churches, and poor mans cottages, princes’ palaces.
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken
Location: Deathbridge, Alberta, Canada / TLCA member #18143 I didn't realize how much space was here
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Re: OUCH! Crunched my bumper
I would be interested in seeing a pic of your newly painted rear bumper. This is a small mod that i've been considering for some time. Did you take off the entire rear bumper to do paint?
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Is it "Manly" to shoot beer out of your nose while laughing....
LOL!........Ya Drunk Drivin Nick Nolte knucklehead.
I would be interested in seeing a pic of your newly painted rear bumper. This is a small mod that i've been considering for some time. Did you take off the entire rear bumper to do paint?
You have to remove the entire bumper to get the wings off. Easy job, about 20 minutes. I'll post pics later as it's raining now.
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Grok FJ
NON supporting member
Take what man makes and use it,
But do not worship it,
For it shall pass.
If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do,
Chapels had been churches, and poor mans cottages, princes’ palaces.
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken
Location: Deathbridge, Alberta, Canada / TLCA member #18143 I didn't realize how much space was here
Posts: 839
Re: OUCH! Crunched my bumper
Sounds good. Thanks
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Thanks Max-9 for this great sig line
Is it "Manly" to shoot beer out of your nose while laughing....
LOL!........Ya Drunk Drivin Nick Nolte knucklehead.
Sorry to hear about your little mishap but glad it wasn't anything more serious. Looks like it got you motivated to do a mod you were planning on; a silver lining perhaps? Looking forward to seeing the pics once the rain let's up. It's a gray, rainy day here as well.
-Jade
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2007 Ti FJ Cruiser - 6MT "C Package" Current Mods
- OME 886/895
- AllPro skids
- JBA exhaust, TRD Intake & AFE Throttle Body Spacer
- Expedition One front bumper and sliders, AllPro air dam, Gobi ladder & 20% Tint
- KB Voodoo's console cover and bike rack, Ellis Precision "ohsh*t" handles, Scangauge II & TomTom One I can has off road?
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