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Smooth Finish?
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Bumper finish? Smooth or Textured powder coating?

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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Default Bumper finish? Smooth or Textured powder coating?
Hey all,


Almost done with my bumper......quick question.......

Should I black powder coat with

a) a smooth finish

b) a textured finish





Thanks,
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Old May 12, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Nice. Did u build that? If so that is one helluva job.

A smooth finish is easier to touch up but the textured finish looks better.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by raidue
A smooth finish is easier to touch up but the textured finish looks better.
x 2. the smooth is a lot easier to touch up

nice build
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Smooth washes easier. It looks better and easier to touch up.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Bumper is looks great! i vote texxtured.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Nice job textured tough look...
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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Thanks guys....didnt build it...gave the guys ideas of what I was looking for and they designed it.....


Just not sure on the finish....

My Rock Sliders have a textured finish to them but the flares are kind of smooth....just want something that is gonna look good and hold up
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