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.
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.
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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
so total cost of the mod was $4.22
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you got it for free and the cost was minimal so why not? 
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
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!
Wrapped it in Carbon Fiber to match my interior.
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!
Wrapped it in Carbon Fiber to match my interior.
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.
