13’ bumper rust resolution
#1
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13’ bumper rust resolution
Well, I’ve had surface rust on the front bumper of my truck since about 20k miles. Dealer said it’s normal from highway driving and they only cover rust through. Fast forward to 65k miles and a few years later; now it looks like complete trash. Pricing out sanding prep, repaint, and paint protective film and it’s nearly a mortgage payment. So I’m looking into other options. I can buy a chrome bumper to replace it. Seems the chrome holds up better than our paint matched steel bumpers. Also looking into getting it professionally bedlined. Bed lining is much cheaper, not sure on durability, and unsure on looks. Has anyone on here bed lined their bumpers on a white truck? Let’s hear some opinions.
Thanks,
- Ed
Thanks,
- Ed
#2
Had the same issue front and back on my tuxedo black 2010 F150. Replacement bumpers were indeed expensive and painting was just as much. I went with the Barricade off road bumpers, front and back, from American Trucks.
https://www.americantrucks.com/barri...-fog-0914.html
Overall I'm pretty happy with them. The front bumper is heavy enough that it ships via freight, though, and a pain the butt actually get delivered. I actually had to go to the UPS warehouse and get it. Fitment was pretty straight bolt on except the proximity sensors in the back needed a bit of adjustment. If you get the front bumper with fog lights also be advised that those lights will not work off the OEM switch. You'll need to install the switch that comes with the bumper and lights.
https://www.americantrucks.com/barri...-fog-0914.html
Overall I'm pretty happy with them. The front bumper is heavy enough that it ships via freight, though, and a pain the butt actually get delivered. I actually had to go to the UPS warehouse and get it. Fitment was pretty straight bolt on except the proximity sensors in the back needed a bit of adjustment. If you get the front bumper with fog lights also be advised that those lights will not work off the OEM switch. You'll need to install the switch that comes with the bumper and lights.
#3
Well, I’ve had surface rust on the front bumper of my truck since about 20k miles. Dealer said it’s normal from highway driving and they only cover rust through. Fast forward to 65k miles and a few years later; now it looks like complete trash. Pricing out sanding prep, repaint, and paint protective film and it’s nearly a mortgage payment. So I’m looking into other options. I can buy a chrome bumper to replace it. Seems the chrome holds up better than our paint matched steel bumpers. Also looking into getting it professionally bedlined. Bed lining is much cheaper, not sure on durability, and unsure on looks. Has anyone on here bed lined their bumpers on a white truck? Let’s hear some opinions.
Thanks,
- Ed
Thanks,
- Ed
#4
2013 FX4 SuperCrew
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I got tired of seeing the chips in the paint on my 13' Tuxedo black F150's painted bumpers so I sprayed them with Plasti-DIp gray colored that is a close match to the FX4 gray plastic fender flares.
Been that way for over 4 years now with no chips. The stones bounce off the plasti-dip I guess and multiple car washes have no effect on the coating either.
Been that way for over 4 years now with no chips. The stones bounce off the plasti-dip I guess and multiple car washes have no effect on the coating either.
#5
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Had the same issue front and back on my tuxedo black 2010 F150. Replacement bumpers were indeed expensive and painting was just as much. I went with the Barricade off road bumpers, front and back, from American Trucks.
https://www.americantrucks.com/barri...-fog-0914.html
Overall I'm pretty happy with them. The front bumper is heavy enough that it ships via freight, though, and a pain the butt actually get delivered. I actually had to go to the UPS warehouse and get it. Fitment was pretty straight bolt on except the proximity sensors in the back needed a bit of adjustment. If you get the front bumper with fog lights also be advised that those lights will not work off the OEM switch. You'll need to install the switch that comes with the bumper and lights.
https://www.americantrucks.com/barri...-fog-0914.html
Overall I'm pretty happy with them. The front bumper is heavy enough that it ships via freight, though, and a pain the butt actually get delivered. I actually had to go to the UPS warehouse and get it. Fitment was pretty straight bolt on except the proximity sensors in the back needed a bit of adjustment. If you get the front bumper with fog lights also be advised that those lights will not work off the OEM switch. You'll need to install the switch that comes with the bumper and lights.
#6
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Well, after much debate and some phone calls I’m going to sand and prime the front and rear oem bumpers and drop them off for professional bed lining. Got a good deal through a local vendor. If it doesn’t come out how I like it I’ll prob just get some aftermarket replacements.
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DNA Dan (04-10-2019)
#7
I have a 2013 since new and I Line-X'd mine about 4 years ago. Was getting the chips in the painted bumper and I knew it was going to get worse with the miles I put on.
Last edited by Old Smoky; 04-10-2019 at 07:24 PM.
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#8
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They Linex-ed the plastic piece?
#9
Yes, I travel a lot of Interstates, and a lot of miles. The plastic body painted trim piece just above the bumper was getting chipped up pretty bad as well, just like the bumper. It's a work truck so I wasn't overly concerned on the aesthetics. And, for some reason, the bug deflector also reduces chips on the front and top of the hood. Also, The bread loaves are channel steel, not the stock plastic pieces.
#10
TO THE MOON 204K/239K
I like the LineX solution