Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Mach828 · 09-05-2011, 09:09 PM

I finally finished filling and painting my 03 Cobra bumper.

It a chore to get everything all smooth. Used a fiberglass body filler, spray can primer, wet sanded, 3 base coats, 2000 grit wet sand, 1 coat base, 3 coats clear.

Just need to wait about a week and then I'll give it a 2000 grit wet sand and buff.

Then install it

I'm still considering putting Mach 1 on the back with a semi gloss decal about the size of the "MUSTANG" on the back of the stocker.

Opinions??

97on22s · 09-05-2011, 09:12 PM

I love this look.

What's the total cost on this

Sublimemach · 09-05-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97on22s

I love this look.

What's the total cost on this

x2....

very nice.. cant wait to see it on!

RedRocket · 09-05-2011, 09:53 PM

looks great!

Mach828 · 09-05-2011, 10:31 PM

Total cost is:

Bumper: $200 (found it used from a guy locally)
Paint and materials: $100
____

$300 for a painted OEM bumper. Not too bad

Mach828 · 09-11-2011, 04:48 PM

Put it on. Not bad for being painted outside with Napa paint.

I love it. If you don't like the clean, plain look. Then you probably won't like it.

blown03Mach1 · 09-11-2011, 05:26 PM

I like it! I am a fan of the 03/04 Cobra rear bumpers. Maybe one day I will spend the money on one and fill it in like you did.

Mach 1 · 09-11-2011, 07:09 PM

Nice job. Looks good.

mach03one · 09-11-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

Put it on. Not bad for being painted outside with Napa paint.

I love it. If you don't like the clean, plain look. Then you probably won't like it.

I thought you had a cobra spoiler too?

It would complete the look.

JaybTorchedMach · 09-11-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mach03one

I thought you had a cobra spoiler too?

It would complete the look.

That and some mirrors

Explosive · 09-20-2011, 12:41 AM

I love that rear bumper.

kw89SA · 09-20-2011, 01:41 AM

this looks fudging awesome man! I been wanting to do this to my cobra bumper since I got it, but everyone I talked to said it will probably crack over time... good job!

ASH302 · 09-20-2011, 07:26 AM

the first AB mach i saw that had the shaved 03/04 cobra rear i was in love and wanted it for mine, and then you posted yours and i just reminded me that i would love to have that.

i do think the Saleen rear bumper shaved it (outside exhaust one) would look good as a rear bumper to use

ASh

ASH302 · 09-20-2011, 07:33 AM

like this

here a perfect one YELLOW

ASh

smith30 · 09-20-2011, 10:21 AM

Nice, good job.

I would have removed the side markers and filled them in instead of painting over them. You already went through all that trouble.

vertigyn · 09-20-2011, 03:50 PM

Great work doing it yourself! Looks like mine =)

Mach828 · 09-20-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertigyn

Great work doing it yourself! Looks like mine =)

When I saw your car I got the motivation to do mine. Love how your car is set up. Is it Azure Blue? It looks like the color is slightly different than OEM.

Here are the big pics of mine in case you missed them in the pic section.

vertigyn · 09-20-2011, 04:59 PM

Yup, mine is OEM Azure Blue - the doors, pillars, and roof are still factory and untouched paint wise. Might just be the camera - just a HTC cell camera.

The bumper is a clean look! Congrats.

Nel86 · 12-31-2011, 05:18 PM

Just in case anyone is looking for one already done.

http://www.abcexclusive.com/bumpers_main.htm

I might have to order one here soon. I would fill a cobra bumper, But I would be to concerened about the filling cracking.

liv2roc · 12-31-2011, 06:23 PM

that 2nd picture looks like a toy car.

vertigyn · 12-31-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nel86

Just in case anyone is looking for one already done.

http://www.abcexclusive.com/bumpers_main.htm

I might have to order one here soon. I would fill a cobra bumper, But I would be to concerened about the filling cracking.

I've heard that they have very poor fitment. A guy on here had to take it back because his body guy said there was no way to get it to fit.

ASH302 · 12-31-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertigyn

I've heard that they have very poor fitment. A guy on here had to take it back because his body guy said there was no way to get it to fit.

i've heard that many of times, its always been the cheap stuff isn't worth the money

ASh

Mach828 · 01-01-2012, 10:56 AM

The ABC bumper doesn't fit too well. A friend of mine got it, and there are large gaps between the tail light and bumper, the rear part looks pulled in towards the gas tank, and the sides are too angled.

boostownsme · 01-01-2012, 12:38 PM

Just me but I think adding a spoiler, any spoiler, would take your cars rear end over the top. Bumper looks great though

Nel86 · 01-15-2012, 10:52 PM

Dang guess I shouldn't get it then.

09-05-2011, 09:09 PM	#1
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper I finally finished filling and painting my 03 Cobra bumper. It a chore to get everything all smooth. Used a fiberglass body filler, spray can primer, wet sanded, 3 base coats, 2000 grit wet sand, 1 coat base, 3 coats clear. Just need to wait about a week and then I'll give it a 2000 grit wet sand and buff. Then install it I'm still considering putting Mach 1 on the back with a semi gloss decal about the size of the "MUSTANG" on the back of the stocker. Opinions?? __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

09-05-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
97on22s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: spring tx Posts: 622	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper I love this look. What's the total cost on this __________________ 2004 TR Mach 1

09-05-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
RedRocket Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loxahatchee, Florida Posts: 556	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper looks great!

09-05-2011, 10:31 PM	#5
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Total cost is: Bumper: $200 (found it used from a guy locally) Paint and materials: $100 ____ $300 for a painted OEM bumper. Not too bad __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

09-11-2011, 04:48 PM	#6
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Put it on. Not bad for being painted outside with Napa paint. I love it. If you don't like the clean, plain look. Then you probably won't like it. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

09-11-2011, 05:26 PM	#7
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper I like it! I am a fan of the 03/04 Cobra rear bumpers. Maybe one day I will spend the money on one and fill it in like you did. __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

09-11-2011, 07:09 PM	#8
Mach 1 DSG guarded by a GSD Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: No. Easton, MA Posts: 2,332	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Nice job. Looks good. __________________ Procharged P-1SC Intercooled, 9 psi, 42 lb injectors, 80 mm Lightning MAF w/MAF.ia, 255 lph GT pump, NGK TR-6 plugs, Water/Methanol injection, SCT X cal 2 tuned by DEZ Racing, 10.5" AFS Rear wheels w/Nitto DR's, AutoMeter fuel/boost guages, MGW orange handle shifter, Sequential taillights, Raptor shift light, Visus louvers, Magnaflow catted x-pipe w/Magnapacks, 4" rolled tips. Canton tank and a little bit of chrome and powder coating. 429 rwhp, 365 rwtq Dyno pic Engine bay pic

09-20-2011, 12:41 AM	#11
Explosive Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 876	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper I love that rear bumper.

09-20-2011, 01:41 AM	#12
kw89SA Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 75	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper this looks fudging awesome man! I been wanting to do this to my cobra bumper since I got it, but everyone I talked to said it will probably crack over time... good job!

09-20-2011, 07:26 AM	#13
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper the first AB mach i saw that had the shaved 03/04 cobra rear i was in love and wanted it for mine, and then you posted yours and i just reminded me that i would love to have that. i do think the Saleen rear bumper shaved it (outside exhaust one) would look good as a rear bumper to use ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

09-20-2011, 07:33 AM	#14
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper like this here a perfect one YELLOW ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

09-20-2011, 10:21 AM	#15
smith30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: walton, ky Posts: 1,131	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Nice, good job. I would have removed the side markers and filled them in instead of painting over them. You already went through all that trouble. __________________ 95 Camaro Z28 - current (DD and autocross toy) 99 Cobra - sold 04 GTO M6 - sold 03 Mach 1 - sold 04 GT - sold

09-20-2011, 03:50 PM	#16
vertigyn Azure Blue Mach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,464	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Great work doing it yourself! Looks like mine =) __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Built on 4/14/03 S&R Performance

09-20-2011, 04:59 PM	#18
vertigyn Azure Blue Mach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,464	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Yup, mine is OEM Azure Blue - the doors, pillars, and roof are still factory and untouched paint wise. Might just be the camera - just a HTC cell camera. The bumper is a clean look! Congrats. __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Built on 4/14/03 S&R Performance

12-31-2011, 05:18 PM	#19
Nel86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 63	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Just in case anyone is looking for one already done. http://www.abcexclusive.com/bumpers_main.htm I might have to order one here soon. I would fill a cobra bumper, But I would be to concerened about the filling cracking. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Competition Orange -JLT RAI -Mangnaflow Catback -SCT Tuned by Bama -Aluminum Driveshaft -Drilled and Slotted Rotors

01-01-2012, 10:56 AM	#23
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper The ABC bumper doesn't fit too well. A friend of mine got it, and there are large gaps between the tail light and bumper, the rear part looks pulled in towards the gas tank, and the sides are too angled. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

01-01-2012, 12:38 PM	#24
boostownsme Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 118	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Just me but I think adding a spoiler, any spoiler, would take your cars rear end over the top. Bumper looks great though

01-15-2012, 10:52 PM	#25
Nel86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 63	Re: Finally finished filling and painting my Cobra rear bumper Dang guess I shouldn't get it then. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Competition Orange -JLT RAI -Mangnaflow Catback -SCT Tuned by Bama -Aluminum Driveshaft -Drilled and Slotted Rotors

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