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novaDAK
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2006
22:35:49
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 Subject: Westin Safari Bar and bumper repainted
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As the title states, I got my safari bar on and repainted my front bumper, using out of all things, the same exhaust paint I used to paint my cutout. I liked the finish on the cutout, so I used it for the bumper. It's like a matte black, not glossy, but not flat. It looks great, but has a tad brownish look when it's in direct sunlight. It still looks better than the rust that was there before. I used a power drill wheel designed to remove rust, and it worked perfectly, and saved me a couple hours over hand sanding it. I used some primer, then two coats of paint. Before I reinstalled the bumper, I installed the mounting bracket for the safari bar, and then put the bar on after the bumper was back on. Pics are on my photobucket site below:
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/novaDAK/
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novaDAK
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2006
15:45:10
| RE: Westin Safari Bar and bumper repainted
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Today I accidently "tested" the mount's strength, when I went head first into a mud hole. I could tell that the bar hit the bottom because I could see the mud "scrape" marks on the bottom of the bar. Not actually a scrape, but the mud is stuck in a lined pattern, showing a rub. It's still good, and I can push down on the bar with all my weight, and all that happens is the suspension lowers, as if you pushed down on the bumper. Good design and comstruction!
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2006
21:11:10
| RE: Westin Safari Bar and bumper repainted
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I second how kick arse Westin bull bars are. I had one installed,,,and not a freak'n hour later my brother smacked our front gate with it. It's saved my front end countless times,,,,well worth it. Unfortunately I rearended a lady at a light - it was totally my fault,,but going like 5-10mph,,Westin ate it,,don't have it on now and feel naked. Just barely bent the guard itself - messed up the brackets. That's the cool part though,,,you buy the bull bar once,,,smack a bunch of stuff,,and just replace the hangers underneath. Cheapo protection,,that actually looks pretty spiffy,,even lowered. IMO
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novaDAK
Dodge Dakota
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4/20/2006
14:51:49
| RE: Westin Safari Bar and bumper repainted
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That's the reason I got it. I've seen too many inexperienced drivers at my school trying to parallel park and hit the car behind them. I have the bull bar up front and a nice trailer hitch on the back.
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