| Author | Message | ||
     Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 86 Registered: 03-2003 |
I'm thinking of buying a rovertym rear bumper but am curious about the powdercoating. I bought a front about 2 years ago and the finish sucked. It started peeling as soon as I got it. I talked to them recently and was told that they changed their powdercoater. I was just curious from those who have bought bumpers recently (past couple of months) how the finish looks. I'm pretty sure I will buy a rear bumper, but don't know if I should have them send it with or without paint. Also if anybody could post some pictures of the underside, I would sure appreciate it. Thanks. | ||
| Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Senior Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 399 Registered: 05-2003 |
The powdercoat is very good. I got my front bumper for the D2 in September. I've hit it hard many times and removed the powder coat in that area, but no chipping around the hit. I touched it up with some Rustoleum paint and it was good to go. Check my site for pics. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 484 Registered: 08-2003 |
mines good... bought it over the summer. | ||
| Kevin Hans (Kmhans) Member Username: Kmhans Post Number: 45 Registered: 01-2004 |
Got mine in 1/03 has some rust on it for sure. Nothing that can't be fixed though. | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 87 Registered: 03-2003 |
What I'm comparing it to is the $G. My brother has had his for almost 3 years and the powdercoat is still as good as it was the day we put it on. When I got mine, it was a flat powdercoat. The $G almost looks like there was a clear coat applied to it. I just wish RTE could finish theirs off like that. | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 214 Registered: 01-2003 |
FWIW, I got my Slimline around this most recent New Year, and the powdercoat is very nice. I've nailed it on a couple of rocks and it didn't even mark it, much less chip it. | ||
| Jack Quinlan (Jsq) Senior Member Username: Jsq Post Number: 599 Registered: 10-2002 |
Steve, I'd say you're right on with the low quality finish. I think RTE equipment is among, if not, the best EXCEPT for the lame paint job. I have a front bumper and sliders and they both have chipped and rusted in many different spots. I sanded and repainted spots once and i'm getting ready to do it again. It's kind of a lot of hassle. I'd still buy the same products again, they beat everything out there for me, but if i'd known the paint was so weak i would have had another coat put on locally before i installed the RTE gear. I'm still going to buy their rear bumper but it's just a shame that such a solid good looking product gets tainted by such a cosmetic flaw. | ||
| Jake Porter (Beluga) Member Username: Beluga Post Number: 22 Registered: 06-2003 |
Steve, I bought the Rovertym rear bumper a couple of months ago I had it sent naked. I primed, POR 15, scuffed, primed, scuffed, and finished with 3 coats of semi gloss black it's almost as tough as powder coating and very easy to fix when you do scratch it. There is a pick on the Rovertym web site under(Products)as well as D1 rear bumper 2nd pic down. | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 88 Registered: 03-2003 |
Jake, I'm pretty familiar with the Rovertym site. I am curious though to see pics taken of the underside of the bumper. If you could email me a couple I would appreciate it. Thanks. | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 662 Registered: 02-2003 |
Reckon all winch bumpers take a licking and keep on rustin.....had mine blasted and some DIY refinishing, with zinc primer then corroless then rustoleum...fine for me | ||
| Jake Porter (Beluga) Member Username: Beluga Post Number: 23 Registered: 06-2003 |
Steve, Check your Email. | ||
| Kenny Bissett (Jetson) Member Username: Jetson Post Number: 151 Registered: 07-2003 |
I just got my front bumper yesterday! I'm just damn excited to have it at this point. The finish looks immaculate IMO, however, it hasn't been off the pavement yet. Kenny | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 89 Registered: 03-2003 |
Kenny, Are you telling me that if I want the bumper by the summer I should order it now? RTE a little slow? | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 138 Registered: 06-2002 |
Steve, Quite the opposite. I ordered a set of sliders and then a front bumper and both were to my door in less than a week. Excellent turn-a-round times in my opinion. The finish does look a lot better than what they were sending out a couple years ago. Greg | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 90 Registered: 03-2003 |
That's good news. John did a great job with designing the products but was not very efficient getting orders out. I haven't dealt with RTE in a while so I'm glad to hear they are doing well. I'm also glad to hear that their powdercoat looks better than it used to. I would still like to see some pictures from the underside of the rear bumper if anyone has them. Thanks for the feedback. |
