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Mar 14, 2011 | 03:36 PM

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black-clk500

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'14 911S (garage queen) '13 X3 (family hauler)

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Originally Posted by VCA_AMG

BTW your wheels look sick...and those orange side markers are like huge zits on an otherwise supermodel front fascia! Clear markers brah.

this gave me an idea--has anyone plasti-dipped their orange side markers?
I gotta get rid of these things and I was going to go with the million dollar evosport ones, but this might be a simpler and cheaper way to go and easy to remove if needed--does this $h!t come shiney or just matte?

Mar 14, 2011 | 04:25 PM

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Shellbmb

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Yeah, I tried to, but I couldn't get a smooth coat. I tried varying the spray distance, lightly spraying it on and finally just drenching it. None worked for me. It is definitely a matte finish. But it just peels right off.

Mar 14, 2011 | 04:37 PM

#28

jim07

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09 c63 p30 mars red

Thanks for the DIY on this. It looks great!!!!
I will do this tonight on my mars red and post a pic.

Mar 14, 2011 | 04:58 PM

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black-clk500

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damn it

I was all excited for a moment

Mar 14, 2011 | 05:01 PM

#30

exdes

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how easy is it to peel off? will pressure washing the car peel off the coating?

Mar 14, 2011 | 05:32 PM

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how easy is it to peel off? will pressure washing the car peel off the coating?

Pressure washing is pretty intense...I suspect that if you already have a tear or two in the rubber, pressure washing a weak spot might cause some flaking/peeling...

Mar 14, 2011 | 05:48 PM

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Pressure washing is pretty intense...I suspect that if you already have a tear or two in the rubber, pressure washing a weak spot might cause some flaking/peeling...

Agree. I have no issues with a strong garden hose though.

Mar 14, 2011 | 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VCA_AMG

BTW your wheels look sick...and those orange side markers are like huge zits on an otherwise supermodel front fascia! Clear markers brah.

Lol thanks man. The side markers do kill the look of the front, Ive been meaning to order clear ones but just get lazy.

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Mar 14, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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jim07

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09 c63 p30 mars red

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Thanks for the DIY on this. It looks great!!!!
I will do this tonight on my mars red and post a pic.

Here it is!!!

Last edited by jim07; Mar 14, 2011 at 08:20 PM.

Mar 14, 2011 | 10:41 PM

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JCH

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Looks great! Nice color contrast. Initially I thought you PD'd the chrome trunk strip too, but I see that it's CF - where did you get it?

Thanks,

John

Last edited by JCH; Mar 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM.

Mar 14, 2011 | 10:56 PM

#36

BK63amg

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Here it is!!!

Love this look - great job bro!

Mar 14, 2011 | 11:23 PM

#37

jim07

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09 c63 p30 mars red

Thanks for the + comments ! The chrome stripe is wrapped with the new scotchprint carbon fiber. See my other post about wrapping my grill.
This is a very easy mod (painting the emblems)! I was done in thirty minutes.

Mar 14, 2011 | 11:48 PM

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Roswell

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Awesome job jim!! Love the red & black theme.

Mar 14, 2011 | 11:50 PM

#39

BK63amg

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'16 GTS Solar

I cannot wait to do this! I just dont get out of work in time - it's usually dark by the end of my day...hoping I can squeeze this in before the weekend though.

Mar 15, 2011 | 12:00 AM

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obsidian05e55

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Looks great on red. Also like how you did the red around the tail lights.

Mar 15, 2011 | 01:23 AM

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ayowhatup

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Thanks to the OP
great DIY!

Mar 15, 2011 | 03:29 AM

#42

_AMG_

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Just painted my emblems tonight including the trunk chrome strip, it looks really nice. Thanks for the inspiration JCH!!

Mar 15, 2011 | 09:58 AM

#43

JCH

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Just painted my emblems tonight including the trunk chrome strip, it looks really nice. Thanks for the inspiration JCH!!

My pleasure, guys - glad to help.

Mar 15, 2011 | 12:36 PM

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MNL ICE

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Here it is!!!

WOW...looks really good...good color combo

Mar 15, 2011 | 12:37 PM

#45

MNL ICE

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Just painted my emblems tonight including the trunk chrome strip, it looks really nice. Thanks for the inspiration JCH!!

Now all you need to do is get a front lip and your caliper project

oh the side markers too

Mar 15, 2011 | 12:40 PM

#46

MNL ICE

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I saw a thread that tried this on his Wheels and he mentioned that is holding up and as long as you dont go to a gasoline station carwash or pressurized wash.