gsi nova bumpers, anthracite

**Gordon Livsey** · 27-09-2008, 08:35

i currently have a set of new bumpers. front one an unpainted gsi bumper and the rear one a standard mk2 rear bumper. it wasnt till the other day i noticed that the rerar bumper is a lighter shade from the front bumper, due to the fact the bumpers have a few marks and blemishes on them im now thinking about doing them anthracite/dark metallic grey.

any info on what shade of grey to go for as im thinking about volvo titanium grey but sometimes when i look at the picture of the volvo grey it looks a bit light. any suggestions?????

Rich M · 27-09-2008, 17:49

Mine used to have un-painted GSi bumpers, started looking a bit scabby so had them painted, just picked them up today, there done in Toyota Metalic gray (paint code = 1B6), same as my cage / door handles / strut braces ect .. it was the closest match that i could find, only thing now is that they look more glossy.

Before and after, not the best pics but might give you 1/2 an idea ?!?!

**Gordon Livsey** · 27-09-2008, 22:07

looks feckin stunning mate, its the glossy look im after mate, much appreciated for the help

**Gordon Livsey** · 29-09-2008, 15:03

anymore pics, im cut between this colour and rover hurricane grey

dan-j · 29-09-2008, 15:37

you can use a textured primer to keep the oem look!

**CraigGreen** · 29-09-2008, 16:04

Hurricane Grey is over used & a horrible finish IMO.
Look at some of the Peugeot Greys. Iron Grey, steel Grey to name a couple.

BMW anthracite is nice too.

dan-j · 29-09-2008, 16:42

Mercedes do a good anthresite also which is on my wheels, but imo a little dark for the bumpers!

Heres myne with a good shot of the textured bumper imo

loon_lad_png · 29-09-2008, 17:11

renault grey from the clio sport my girlfriends mums hubby has it on his scooby on the wheels looks lovely quite dark but a lot lighter in the sun?

**Gordon Livsey** · 29-09-2008, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigGreen

Hurricane Grey is over used & a horrible finish IMO.
Look at some of the Peugeot Greys. Iron Grey, steel Grey to name a couple.

BMW anthracite is nice too.

had a look at the peugeot colours craig, from what i can see they look a bit too light.

the bmw colour is quite nice though, saw a few of the new 3 series in a sort of slate grey metallic colour

**Benn** · 29-09-2008, 18:31

You know the colour of mine.. Painted grey is the way to go. Makers them look tastey as.

**Gordon Livsey** · 29-09-2008, 19:09

am i right in saying its a volvo shade benn, im sure i know which shade it roughly is

**Benn** · 29-09-2008, 20:13

Yeah it is.

**Gordon Livsey** · 29-09-2008, 20:57

im thinking on going for volvo titanium grey, whats the verdict on it as it looks close to the original colour only shiney

**Benn** · 29-09-2008, 21:21

Close to std is the besy way in my books.

**Gordon Livsey** · 29-09-2008, 21:24

aye, feck it, titanium grey it is. both bumpers and bootgrab handle

will hopefully get the chance to take themto the painter on wednesday once i get home from work

**Benn** · 29-09-2008, 21:27

Sweet.

Rich M · 29-09-2008, 21:46

Close up pic of my rear bumper, the pic shows the colour pretty well to be honest.
I know you've said your already decided but thought i'd stick some up.

Rich

Peteyboy_essex · 30-09-2008, 11:49

For the bumper tops on my Cav GSi i used volvo dark grey. Yes thats the name of the colour, not the shade, looks really nice, not too light

**Benn** · 30-09-2008, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peteyboy_essex

For the bumper tops on my Cav GSi i used volvo dark grey. Yes thats the name of the colour, not the shade, looks really nice, not too light

Theres a few shades of it tho. About 5 total...

stevenet15 · 30-09-2008, 19:22

can u get special bumper paint that remains that matt non glossy look but also dont scratch or peel?

**Gordon Livsey** · 01-10-2008, 16:37

rich M i like the colour of them, looks a nice shade aswell. is that the ones that were painted toyota dark grey

think i will go for the toyota dark grey metallic

**Gordon Livsey** · 01-10-2008, 19:09

the gauntlet has been throwen down

toyota metallic grey it is

Rich M · 01-10-2008, 21:58

Aye its a Toyota colour (1B6), i spotted it on some early Rav 4's ... not being held responsable if you don't like it tho !!!!

Big_Chap · 10-10-2008, 21:41

rich, car looks cracking, what's the story behind the lamp?

Gordon, get some pics of your car up mate, don't think I've seen any since it's "bek" days!

**Gordon Livsey** · 12-10-2008, 15:11

aye, its changed a good bit now big chap. planning on getting rid of the montery/trooper vent and fitting a small vitara one ( the type thats on brett warbertons old nova) with a few louvres aswell