E53 front bumper skid plate replicas

[rwilson]

they all seemed to think even with prep-work and bonding agent application
that it would just not withstand the salt trucks etc.

I don't understand this since "all" modern cars are mostly plastic
on the frontend since they hide the 5mph bumpers

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by rwilson

they all seemed to think even with prep-work and bonding agent application
that it would just not withstand the salt trucks etc.

I don't understand this since "all" modern cars are mostly plastic
on the frontend since they hide the 5mph bumpers

I think that is somewhat laughable. I had a complete factory body kit on my 2008 GLI, which was 3" off the ground when I was lowered on coilovers. I had no paint peeling after 4 years, and drove through winter all the time.

I mean god it's not like we don't wash our cars, and just let salt eat away at the vehicles. You're right, its no different than any lower painted pieces on a front end.

Are there any 4.6/4.8 owners out there experiencing peeling paint on their lower valances because of salt? Don't think so.

Rock chips? Yes I expect some because of the location.

Peeling paint? I would not expect it from a reputable shop whatsoever.