2003 Expedition Face Lift Begins

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Managed to get all of the holes drilled needed to get the bumper mounted. Was a bit of a challenge because 4 of the holes didn't have enough clearance for the drill! Had to get one of those 90 degree angle drills. Wasn't super powerful but it had the form factor I needed. Still need to bore out two access holes on the side of the frame beams to allow access to the ends of the bolts.

Got out the rattle cans out and did a little painting... what do you think? Prior to painting, I was leaning toward the white but I'm REALLY liking the Arizona Beige. Paint job didn't turn out all that bad!! I might just buy a few more cans of touch up and call it a day! :)

Also have plans to doctor up the space between the ends of the bumper and the trim... hopefully that will happen this coming weekend.

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Vancouver Bob said:
Managed to get all of the holes drilled needed to get the bumper mounted. Was a bit of a challenge because 4 of the holes didn't have enough clearance for the drill! Had to get one of those 90 degree angle drills. Wasn't super powerful but it had the form factor I needed. Still need to bore out two access holes on the side of the frame beams to allow access to the ends of the bolts.

Got out the rattle cans out and did a little painting... what do you think? Prior to painting, I was leaning toward the white but I'm REALLY liking the Arizona Beige. Paint job didn't turn out all that bad!! I might just buy a few more cans of touch up and call it a day! :)

Also have plans to doctor up the space between the ends of the bumper and the trim... hopefully that will happen this coming weekend.

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Hi Bob
Love the AZ color...you almost don't need to doctor the trim that way.
Looking really good.

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Vancouver Bob said:
Managed to get all of the holes drilled needed to get the bumper mounted. Was a bit of a challenge because 4 of the holes didn't have enough clearance for the drill! Had to get one of those 90 degree angle drills. Wasn't super powerful but it had the form factor I needed. Still need to bore out two access holes on the side of the frame beams to allow access to the ends of the bolts.

Got out the rattle cans out and did a little painting... what do you think? Prior to painting, I was leaning toward the white but I'm REALLY liking the Arizona Beige. Paint job didn't turn out all that bad!! I might just buy a few more cans of touch up and call it a day! :)

Also have plans to doctor up the space between the ends of the bumper and the trim... hopefully that will happen this coming weekend.
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Wow Bob both look good! The white would look great if you painted the trim. The Arizona Beige looks like a good match but if you are going to use that color, I wonder if you should paint the bumper both white and Arizona Beige like the factory bumper.
 
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Thanks, Andy.

Yea, I was thinking of the two tone look as well. I think what I'm going to do is go with the beige (DIY style) and see how it feels after a while. If it needs more white I can always add later.
 
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Bob don't cheap out now and go the rattle can way, it doesn't bond all that great and it will chip out in big chunks and flake all over.

I also agree with Andy, I think the white and Arizona like the factory bumper paint scheme would look killer.
 
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Bob don't cheap out now and go the rattle can way, it doesn't bond all that great and it will chip out in big chunks and flake all over.
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Good point, Habbie... not good to skimp on the finish. I'll play around with the two tone a bit and see how it looks. Thanks for keeping me in check! :)
 
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Vancouver Bob said:
Managed to get all of the holes drilled needed to get the bumper mounted. Was a bit of a challenge because 4 of the holes didn't have enough clearance for the drill! Had to get one of those 90 degree angle drills. Wasn't super powerful but it had the form factor I needed. Still need to bore out two access holes on the side of the frame beams to allow access to the ends of the bolts.

Got out the rattle cans out and did a little painting... what do you think? Prior to painting, I was leaning toward the white but I'm REALLY liking the Arizona Beige. Paint job didn't turn out all that bad!! I might just buy a few more cans of touch up and call it a day! :)

Also have plans to doctor up the space between the ends of the bumper and the trim... hopefully that will happen this coming weekend.

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Nice bob! the Arizona Beige looks super clean and will look really good. Glad you are finally getting this done!!
 
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Thanks for all the feedback! I definitely like the beige from the side because of the trim, may be too much from the front? I have a bit of paint left so will take it a little further when I get a chance.
 
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