looks like i'm gonna take the easy way out on the bumpers... i took the chrome bumpers back, and decided to give these a try
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/f...ain2.asp?cat=8
there already smoothed, and ready for paint.
i'm still trying to figure out how i want to go about taking care of the trim. not sure if i want to go with satin silver or black. anyway, thanks for all the help and good info so far.