Small Tiny Mod
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Small Tiny Mod
So, after seeing the MA Carbon Red carbon Fiber start button, but not wanting to shell out the $175 for such a small mod, I thought what can I do to it?
So I got an extra start button (in case I messed it up I can just pop the old one back in) and I painted it red. This is what came out.
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/20130113_144752_zps5879f819.jpg)
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So I got an extra start button (in case I messed it up I can just pop the old one back in) and I painted it red. This is what came out.
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/20130113_144752_zps5879f819.jpg)
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/20130113_144701_zps2ca2953b.jpg)
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/20130113_144835_zps04522726.jpg)
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How much was the extra keyless go button and the paint? ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I don't think You saved a lot and the end-effect looks cheap (at least from what I can see on the pics)
Matt
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I don't think You saved a lot and the end-effect looks cheap (at least from what I can see on the pics)
Matt
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Looks alot better in person than in the pics. I just put it on so Im still debating whether I will keep it or not.
I got the extra button for free
so total cost of the mod was $4.22
I got the extra button for free
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my wife bananas! :D
you got it for free and the cost was minimal so why not? ![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
my only concern is how well the paint will hold up. with use and in a summer heat. might need to apply a layer of clear coat.
btw, it might make it look better if you take a thin sharpie pen and outline the words again
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my only concern is how well the paint will hold up. with use and in a summer heat. might need to apply a layer of clear coat.
btw, it might make it look better if you take a thin sharpie pen and outline the words again
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You guys are harsh.. LOL !
The guy had an extra push start button for free, so he had nothing to lose... he can always switch back & forth between the red & oem. I think the red gives it a nice sporty look!! Good cheap mod!!
The guy had an extra push start button for free, so he had nothing to lose... he can always switch back & forth between the red & oem. I think the red gives it a nice sporty look!! Good cheap mod!!
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It just looks really cheap.
I agree with Fung63 that filling in the letters with a black will improve it drastically.
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I am going to go back to attempt filling in the letters. I fully agree with all of you that doing that should help immensely.
Also, Roswell (and Fung) basically voiced exactly what was going through my head when I did this mod. It was going to be VERY cheap, and I can easily grab the original stock button and go back without losing anything.
I'm going to try to get the words out in Black and apply a clear coat. Doing both SHOULD help.
Eventually I am going to get the MACarbon one. It's just that I have a laundry list of mods that I would rather do first than that little button (front lip in carbon, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, get a tune, do some exhaust work, get my chrome outside blacked out...etc etc)
Also, Roswell (and Fung) basically voiced exactly what was going through my head when I did this mod. It was going to be VERY cheap, and I can easily grab the original stock button and go back without losing anything.
I'm going to try to get the words out in Black and apply a clear coat. Doing both SHOULD help.
Eventually I am going to get the MACarbon one. It's just that I have a laundry list of mods that I would rather do first than that little button (front lip in carbon, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, get a tune, do some exhaust work, get my chrome outside blacked out...etc etc)
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^^ It's all good!!
As long as you don't have on your modding list: Red dash & red shifter knob to match my red start button... LOL
As long as you don't have on your modding list: Red dash & red shifter knob to match my red start button... LOL
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UPDATE!
Tried filling in the letters with a fine tip black sharpie. From what I can tell if you have the patience AND the skill to do this then it should look good. Unfortunately while I have the patience I lacked the skill and it came out all wobbly on the letters but it still looked good (assuming you can do it right).
That being said, I actually ended up doing two mods that came out much nicer. Let me know what you guys think!
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/IMG-20130114-WA0000.jpg)
Wrapped it in Carbon Fiber to match my interior.
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/IMG-20130114-WA0001.jpg)
Had some Carbon Fiber left over and thought why not?
Tried filling in the letters with a fine tip black sharpie. From what I can tell if you have the patience AND the skill to do this then it should look good. Unfortunately while I have the patience I lacked the skill and it came out all wobbly on the letters but it still looked good (assuming you can do it right).
That being said, I actually ended up doing two mods that came out much nicer. Let me know what you guys think!
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/IMG-20130114-WA0000.jpg)
Wrapped it in Carbon Fiber to match my interior.
![](http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/dboutros/Two%20Mods/IMG-20130114-WA0001.jpg)
Had some Carbon Fiber left over and thought why not?
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I'm lukewarm to the CF.
On the red button, try to etch the words with a sharp blade instead of a sharpie to give it more depth, then add a layer of clear coat.
BTW, thanks for trying this out and being receptive to criticisms. I really think you're on to something here.
On the red button, try to etch the words with a sharp blade instead of a sharpie to give it more depth, then add a layer of clear coat.
BTW, thanks for trying this out and being receptive to criticisms. I really think you're on to something here.
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Criticism is always welcome as long as its done in a nice way. Hating is not welcome.
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