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When I did it long time ago, it took me about 2 hours to remove (was going slowly as I didn't know how to do it). Installation back is a bit more trickier if you are alone, as you need to align clips while holding bumper cover, but it goes a bit faster for some reason, probably because you already know every bolt and clip location. I wouldn't remove it just to paint tips, but if you need to install hitch - then it's a good idea to do it all at once. |
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11-26-2019, 09:18 PM | #68 | |
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11-26-2019, 09:35 PM | #69 | |
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x5 frame itself is limited by 7500lbs if I'm not mistaken, but hitch itself will be limiting factor as class 3 hitch goes to about 6000lbs, again I'm not sure as it was a while since I was doing it. Otherwise x5 35d has a lot of torque and has no issues towing heavy loads. |
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03-06-2021, 01:15 PM | #70 |
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Has anyone dropped their exhaust to paint the tips? It seems a lot more easier and quicker than removing the entire bumper. Exhaust is just held by a bunch of rubber hangers and a single clamp at the downpipe.
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03-06-2021, 04:52 PM | #71 |
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Im planning to do the same with VHT paint and my brakes as well. It works perfect.
Now I have MPE so you can unbolt the tips and work on them apart from the truck. If you have stock exhaust then you have to cover/tape the entire back end of the truck. |
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03-21-2021, 06:09 AM | #72 |
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Is a clear coat needed on top for the paint to adhere properly or is it just for more gloss?
Thinking of doing this on a car I am probably parting with within the next year so wondering about cheaping out and just applying 3-4 coats of VHT gloss black engine enamel, will it look half-decent or it will bubble and peel off after a couple of months? |
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03-28-2021, 10:02 AM | #73 |
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I painted the tips on the wife's X5 this weekend. Really helps to have MPE because the tips remove easily by loosening the clamps.
This is roughly 8 light coats of VHT roll-bar gloss black. Results are excellent. This paint is outstanding and durable. Truck is dirty. |
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03-29-2021, 08:23 PM | #74 |
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Did mine. 5 coats. Will paint (or tint) the reflectors asap
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