Took the [M]'s advice (pics)

Typhoon43 · 04-21-2016, 07:45 AM

Couldn't take the social stigma of knowing that you guys didn't like the factory gray rear bumper insert on the V, so I decided to make the change.

Here's the before pic..

Prep: Undid the 8 plastic pop-lock holders on the underside. This gave me enough flex to get my hands in there and unbolt the refelctors and to remove the mesh grill inserts.
Hit it with some simple green, then some glass cleaner, and finally rubbing alcohol to make sure I hade a clean surface.
Masked it off with Blue tape.

5 coats later I have her where I want her. I just set a timer for 15 minutes between coats. I always start with one light coat, then a slightly heavier 2nd, and then on 3, 4, 5 I just spray like I would anything else with a rattle can.
I didn't use glossifier because I used regular black on my Chrome tailgate piece. I wanted it to match.
This was her after I finished last night

And today at work. I can't believe how such a simple change can make such a big difference. She looks 10 times better than before (in my mind).

I have a car show Saturday so I got it done just in time. Thanks for the advice gang!

GhEttOrAiD · 04-21-2016, 09:01 AM

very nice

But... The [M]? Gang? Don't give credit to [m] this was my idea.

Fuck the rest of these hopeless schlubs.

Typhoon43 · 04-21-2016, 11:32 AM

I believe BD or someone else also chimed in to lose the gray. That's more than 50% of the active posters, so "gang" is an appropriate term at this point

GhEttOrAiD · 04-21-2016, 12:03 PM

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit

4byTacoma · 05-13-2016, 08:47 PM

Looks awesome man.

[H]ard|On · 05-13-2016, 10:16 PM

It looks better yeah, meaner I'd say. It wasn't bad before though either. Taking car fashion advice from a guy who currently has German color badges on his BMW is always a gamble.. but in this case he was right

[H]ard|On · 05-13-2016, 10:16 PM

Nice plate too

Baloneyflaps. · 05-14-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by [H]ard|On

Nice plate too

did you know I got a new bimmer?

IcW@teR · 05-14-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GhEttOrAiD

very nice

But... The [M]? Gang? Don't give credit to [m] this was my idea.

Fuck the rest of these hopeless schlubs.

theres only like 3 people and you still cant share

4byTacoma · 05-15-2016, 05:59 AM

I just noticed the new emblem. I think that's why it looks so much nicer to me. Great job regardless.

Typhoon43 · 05-16-2016, 08:29 AM

Taco, what are you rolling in now?

GhEttOrAiD · 09-16-2016, 08:20 PM

g|aSsJaw · 09-17-2016, 03:50 PM

oh good I'm glad you listened to me on that

Typhoon43 · 09-19-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by g|aSsJaw

oh good I'm glad you listened to me on that

Just for you bb

Thermo1223 · 09-19-2016, 12:25 PM

Looks a lot better

GhEttOrAiD <--- EVOM	very nice But... The [M]? Gang? Don't give credit to [m] this was my idea. Fuck the rest of these hopeless schlubs. __________________ [QUOTE=BlisterDick;25482810][b]PLZ keep door unlock for roach and spider[/b][/QUOTE] ✓, ✓, ☑, ☐
04-21-2016, 09:01 AM	#2

GhEttOrAiD <--- EVOM	Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit __________________ [QUOTE=BlisterDick;25482810][b]PLZ keep door unlock for roach and spider[/b][/QUOTE] ✓, ✓, ☑, ☐
04-21-2016, 12:03 PM	#4

[H]ard\|On tell me i is retarded and i will just potato	It looks better yeah, meaner I'd say. It wasn't bad before though either. Taking car fashion advice from a guy who currently has German color badges on his BMW is always a gamble.. but in this case he was right __________________ Make Genmay Great Again
05-13-2016, 10:16 PM	#6

[H]ard\|On tell me i is retarded and i will just potato	Nice plate too __________________ Make Genmay Great Again
05-13-2016, 10:16 PM	#7

GhEttOrAiD <--- EVOM	__________________ [QUOTE=BlisterDick;25482810][b]PLZ keep door unlock for roach and spider[/b][/QUOTE] ✓, ✓, ☑, ☐
09-16-2016, 08:20 PM	#12

Typhoon43	I believe BD or someone else also chimed in to lose the gray. That's more than 50% of the active posters, so "gang" is an appropriate term at this point __________________ I'm the King of Wishful Thinking.....
04-21-2016, 11:32 AM	#3

4byTacoma	I just noticed the new emblem. I think that's why it looks so much nicer to me. Great job regardless.
05-15-2016, 05:59 AM	#10

Typhoon43	Taco, what are you rolling in now? __________________ I'm the King of Wishful Thinking.....
05-16-2016, 08:29 AM	#11

g\|aSsJaw NEW YORK GIANTS SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, ELI MANNING SUPERBOWL 42 MVP	oh good I'm glad you listened to me on that __________________ ╰( ͡^ ͜ʖ ͡^ )つ──☆*:・ﾟAlakaspam "This crosses the line." - Tex Arcana "a war of attrition it'll be then, i'll tell you this much i have much more longevity and time for this game than you do" - Redrum
09-17-2016, 03:50 PM	#13

Thermo1223	Looks a lot better __________________ '09 Subaru Forester XT - Hauler '14 Scion xD - It's cute...ugh '04 VW Jetta Wagon TDI=FAILWAGON Range - GTFO god :rolleyes:
09-19-2016, 12:25 PM	#15