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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Plasti-dip grille and sidemarker
So I bit the bullet today and blacked out my grille and sidemarkers with plasti-dip. Man do I love it. It has a flat black look to it, took no preparation work, and was nothing but easy to work with. Cost me $5.78 at my local home depot and i'm more than happy with it.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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how do the side marker's look when they are turned on ?
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Like they've been tinted... Shows through very very lightly ! Looks awesome IMO.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Did you remove the chrome strips before painting the grill?
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Yes! Well, the top 4! Lol the bottom was a pain so I just taped it. After painting I used an exacts knife and cut the slot so it wouldn't tear off!
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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nice job! gives the car a different look
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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do you have any head on shots? Debating about doing it...not sure how it would look on steel grey metallic...
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you drop your keys.. o right! the grill haha.. can you post a close up shot.. and the top left of it seem like it didnt come out so good.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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nice job. i guess it was just the angle
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Yeah! You scared me at first haha. Next is quad diffuser and quad tips! In posting a DIY sidemarker painting if anyone is interested
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Could you post a picture with the side marker lights on please. Plasti-dip is the business!
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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I think it looks great. Looking forward to the DIY markers.
Can you tell me if those DWS tires are Quiet? Road noise in the cabin?
I'm thinking of getting a set.
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Nice ! Keep up with the good job.. quad diffuser and tips is really what I want to do my car. Can't wait till you do it . Post some picture when u do it
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Looks sharp!
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The DWS's are my absolute favorite! I work at discount tire/america's tire so i've been through quite a few tires lol. These are by far the best IMO. They last for a very long time, aren't loud at all, and grip extremely well. High recommendation! A bit pricey, but awesome!
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looks great! Plasti dip is a fantastic product
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Looks Good! Really liking the sidemarker when it's lit up. An led or chrome bulb would look good too. Thanks for the pics.
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