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post Nov 19, 2008 - 2:02 PM
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Just got the invader body kit, the line around the headlights is horrendous- there's about a 3/4 inch gap all around. I've already tried fiberglassing around to get it close but to no avail.

SOOOO, Question: Is there a headlight bezel that I can epoxy to the bumper to make it flush? Or would it be better to keep trying to fiberglass around to the light to make it fit?
post Nov 19, 2008 - 2:45 PM
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do you have the rubber seals that go around the headlights?


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post Nov 19, 2008 - 5:56 PM
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Yes, the rubber seal is on. I came up with an idea though, the old bumper was basically trash, so I cut out the piece around the headlight and epoxied and filled it on to the new bumper, it fits perfectly now.
post Nov 19, 2008 - 7:12 PM
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how much did u buy the bumper for?


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post Nov 19, 2008 - 7:47 PM
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The entire body kit: rear, front, and side skirts were about $600 usd shipped.
post Nov 19, 2008 - 8:57 PM
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where did u get it from??that doesn't seem that cheap..should have fit better..

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post Nov 19, 2008 - 10:42 PM
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It was for all 4 parts. I think it was from ilovebodykits.com
post Nov 23, 2008 - 1:46 PM
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All fixed up, primed, prepped, and ready to paint. biggrin.gif Will put up pictures after it's done.


I am nothing like a photographer btw.

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post Nov 23, 2008 - 1:57 PM
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i like how you molded the turnsignal buckets into the bumper smile.gif
post Nov 23, 2008 - 2:17 PM
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i like how you molded the turnsignal buckets into the bumper smile.gif



The turn signals wouldn't fit otherwise. laugh.gif
post Nov 25, 2008 - 12:05 PM
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that happened to me when i got my first kit for the celi years ago. I had to fiberglass aroung the lights to close the 1 inch gap. The body shop left it like that too. Thats when i decided to never put my car in the shop for body work again. I do it all myself.
post Nov 26, 2008 - 1:40 PM
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Almost done. Just needs some touchups as of now.

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