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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Check this out guys what do you guys think and I'm not done yet I still need the side skirts and my wheels white
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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Hey, that actually does look pretty good. I was thinking about doing my OEM grills.
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 10gxiong
Hey, that actually does look pretty good. I was thinking about doing my OEM grills.
Thanks and the OEM grill is already black that's y I didn't paint it its a waste of paint but that's my opinion
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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I hope you put down enough coats! That will chip away on the highway.

The last thing you need to do is black out the chassis behind the bumper. I did that with plastidip on my CSM xB and it turned out awesome. You can't plastidip the radiator though.
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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I hope you put down enough coats! That will chip away on the highway.

The last thing you need to do is black out the chassis behind the bumper. I did that with plastidip on my CSM xB and it turned out awesome. You can't plastidip the radiator though.
Ya your right I didnt see that thanks
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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I cant see that lasting a year. It would look good if your entire car was flat black.
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Toast_Burner
I cant see that lasting a year. It would look good if your entire car was flat black.
That's what I'm trying to do if it last if it doesn't I really don't care
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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seen a few cars online with plastidip on the whole car, looks pretty decent.
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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dont ever listen to anyone telling you that it looks bad. that is DOPE. really hot car brother great work.

I'm gonna plasti dip mine in the spring after this new jersey winter is over.

maybe u can try your roof too? jusst a thought, seen it done before and its pretty cool
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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Looks good, I wanna plastidip my cowling.
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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I plasti-dipped my roof awhile back. MAKE SURE YOU DO A TON OF LAYERS! otherwise it wont just peel off, i had to use an eraser wheel in some spots. It looked good for awhile and was durable and hell, just started fading. Probably because it was the roof.
Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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Looking really good. Keep us posted on this project!
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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I'll keep u guys posted and thanks to all u guys
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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its def coming out great...cant wait to see the final product...nice work
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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fresh
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Unless you're gonna do the whole car I like it better all white.
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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I've been thinking about doing the front bumper middle section so I can relocate my plate without have the 2 gaping holes the dealer left.. I really wish they would give you an option to relocate your plate before letting the vehicle leave.
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they make it in blue?
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Originally Posted by DJ_FroZone
they make it in blue?

yeah its like a smurf blue
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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Question: did you paint using the can, or the brush application?

I tried PlastiDip myself on a spoiler and it didn't work out too well. It ended up looking bubbly and rough.



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