imported_Joker

Which is better and why? For a front / Rear lip? Fibreglass or ABS plastic?

thanks

Joker

imported_94EG6HB

Urethane.

Absolutley the best for durabilty and longevity..

I have recently recovered an entire urethane bodykit from a EH2 wreck ..

Besides paint scuffage the kit is 100% intact..

Can't say that about the car...

imported_Joker

but urethatne isnt all that light on the pckets

imported_SumAzunGuy

thats not what he asked lol
abs plastic
fibreglass is a

imported_94EG6HB

I simply gave him the best option.

True Urethane isn't to light on the pockets..

But last bloody forever.

There is no argument..

Urethane wins hands down..

I would choose ABS next and fiberglass as a last choice.

imported_SumAzunGuy

yup urethane lasts very long
but never ever get fibreglass unless your car is high as an suv

imported_Joker

How bout that blue class stuff? Is it better than abs plastic?

imported_8FUN8CVC

anybody have pics of how fiberglass and urethane look like?

PULOVR

No it isn't, but for the money you would save from fixing craked kits made out of fibereglass or ABS plastic, it's worth the extra cash.

Also, urethane kits ussually fit the best.

I've bumped my back bumper a few times at work (stupid curb.. ), and the thing is still in one peice. I can't say that for the two cars I have seen that have done the same thing with their kits.......fiberglass and ABS.

1. Civic at the underground TCC meet that backed into the pole (fiberglass?). Can you say CRACK!

2. My friend that got bumped in a parking lot (ABS).

Car #1.....$'s dollars to fix the crack and repaint...unknown.

Friend's car #2.....$'s to fix crack ...$110................paint..$60.............time without car....1 day.........estimated $$'s lost from work and repair....$290. (don't forget to add in the cost of the bumper....+ $200) so...almost $500

My back bumper was around $400 new (+$100 to paint it). If I did have to repaint the bumper if it did get chipped, would cost around the same as the painting for the fiberglass kit. (urethane kits also flex more than other kits when hit)

In the long run, urethane makes more sense dollar wise. Also last's longer IMO.

You get what you pay for. Pay for it now, or possible pay more for it later.

My 2C's....

EK7_DriftMania

I totally agree, I got fiber glass front end once, at a race, i think a rock or something - not big - well, the bumper has crack that is really visible. Can't fix it. Waste of money if you ask me.

From my understanding, urathane is OEM. right? anyone.

PULOVR

ABS plastic is on the OEM Civic bumpers. Some car's do come with ureathane body panels/bumpers, but I don't think the Civic's do.
Urethane is usually taken from the same type of mold as the original, that is why the fit is so good.

as for that rock, if it's a fiberglass kit, it CAN be fixed you know? It will cost you a few $$'s, but it can be fixed.

If the car is a DAILY driver, I wouldn't even come close to picking a fiberglass kit.

If it's driven only on the weekends, and driven carfully.....then go cheap....get fiberglass. Just don't cry when you hit a curb while tring to come into a parking lot.

imported_Joker

How well does fibreglass hold when scraped, exampple a high speedbump. How well will an abs plastic front lip hold up against a fibreglass lip?
Don't bring urethane into this b/c its too much $ at the moment

thanks

imported_94EG6HB

I would stick with the ABS.

Fiberglass is for trailer queens..

mechatune

OFF TOPIC QUESTION:

what are Honda OEM lips made of?

PULOVR

I was told ABS.

imported_Joker

so abs is better in the long over fibreglass
which is cheaper to repair ?

PULOVR

fiberglass.

imported_Joker

1. abs is better in the long run right?
and lets say i get one fibreglass front and an aabs rear ?

will there be a visual difference?

PULOVR

once painted.....no. Just make sure it fits well.

imported_94EG6HB

ABS is cheaper to repair.

WTF...

Baking Soda and crazy glue.

I know it sounds crazy but it works..

I fixed a $100 crack in my SIR wing before paint with this technique.