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      05-26-2014, 09:24 AM   #1
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Filling in gap between diffuser and bumper...

Whats the best product to use for that... I have a couple mm gap thats bothering me..
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      05-26-2014, 09:35 AM   #2
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Black silicone (little messy) or black caulking.
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      05-27-2014, 08:53 AM   #3
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i'd use clear silicone so it won't be too visible
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      05-27-2014, 09:26 AM   #4
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i'd use clear silicone so it won't be too visible
While it still works clear is clear and black looks best to cover tiny gaps against carbon fiber. It will blend in.
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      05-27-2014, 05:26 PM   #5
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Blk silicone works great!
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      05-27-2014, 05:34 PM   #6
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I wouldn't use anything. When/if you remove it after using a filler, it will be a complete mess and require a visit to a body shop to repaint or fix it.
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      05-27-2014, 07:52 PM   #7
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I am going to try the black caulking...I cant imagine it being difficult to remove to the point you would need to visit a body shop...lol
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      05-27-2014, 08:10 PM   #8
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I wouldn't use anything. When/if you remove it after using a filler, it will be a complete mess and require a visit to a body shop to repaint or fix it.

No it won't.

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I am going to try the black caulking...I cant imagine it being difficult to remove to the point you would need to visit a body shop...lol


Yes, the caulking is less messy,easier to remove also later on. Good luck
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      05-31-2014, 10:32 PM   #9
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I use this, awesome product

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=111366631761
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