Would it be a sin to powdercoat the bb rear step plate? The reason I ask is I have some scratches on my back step, I like the bb step plate but I have no crome on my Xb.

 

doo it
somethin different

you got my blessing

 

Blasphemy!! Now put down the step plate and give me 30 Hail Marys.
J/K Do what you like - it's your box.

 

do it and post some pics

 

yeah id like to see what that turns out like in my head that looks hot

 

No, sounds like a good idea.

 

i'd like to see that

 

Yes, need to see it

I was thinking the 3 piece billet grill in black might look nice.

 

i really want a step plate that says xB or scion on it.
damn this bB stuff

 

agreed ^

bB rebadging is overrated. i dont like xB or scion though. id rather see Toyota or TRD or something.

scott

 

No bB on the box, its an xb.......I am not big on makeing it jdm.... Although I cant say I like the scion badges much better. LoL. I just like that step and I doint like that other sandpaper stuff. Dam....It looks like another mod that I have to do.

 

I'd like a nice plain step plate in brushed aluminum.

 

If you don't want to go JDM I'll take that front lip off of your hands.

Get someone to cut some vinyl in the color you want to cover the step and see what you think. At least then if it does not work out you are not out the money for powdercoating.

 

I just talked with the devil this morning...

He said yes, yes, yes DO IT

 

what metal is it made out of???
can it take the heat of powdercoating? (how thick is the metal to resist warping)

if it can survive the process, do it.

 

Anodizing is another option.

 

it is, but i don't think that fits the reason for wanting to do this...

Anodizing is not as durable a finish like powdercoating...

 

I dont think it could handle the powder coating process. Its really thin...

 

almost every post i've seen from you is JDM this, JDM that, you don't have JDM taste, thats a lot of JDM money...I'm sorry, but all this JDM stuff from little kids that know nothing about the style/culture really just need to stop with it. It leaves a bad JDM taste in my mouth that only the help of JDM toothpaste and JDM mouthwash can handle

as for the powdercoating, I don't think it would handle the heat honestly and all the acid dipping etc etc....One thing is take it to a body shop and have them paint it the color of your choice, or if your a DIY'er, you could just spray it yourself, if you want a durable flat black look, plati-cote sells a nice "trim black" paint, that is really durable if you want to do that...or theres always the sandpaper bumper gaurd from america scion ;-) its your car, "f" what people say and if you like it, do it, be happy with it

 

do what i did and use vinyl ive got two layers red and then c/f over it, i wish mine was a little wider but it serves its purpose, granted it wont protect it as well as metal but if you scratch or rip your vinyl its keep to replace it.