dr_npz

Looks goood, you did a great job
I just think, that you should consider facelifted tails.

bbrain

i like this let me know if you vinyl the roof
GJ

dynomite05

Everything came out awesome! So you used vinyl on the trim and plasti-dip on the badges?

Newjd2

That's correct...spray on plasti-dip and gloss black vinyl which is the same one I also used for my grille...

I'm really happy/ surprised how well it all came out...I know you were once considering doing your chrome trim and I'm glad I did because it really helps flow with the wheels/ tinted lights...


Npz...I've been looking at the LED ones, but I'll wait until Wes gets it done and can give me some pointers...I've read Carlos' (2MCHCAR) thread about his so it'll be an upcoming mod...appreciate the suggestion!


Bbrain...doing the roof is a HUGE step for me...I just don't know if it would look good or not...maybe photoshop first?....lol...



Angelo

dynomite05

Yes, please do the roof. You won't regret it!

Kevwood

Light color car with black wheels, the black roof is a must. As a matter of fact, having a light colored car with black wheels and without a black roof is a criminal act in 49 states...

dynomite05

It really looks good Angelo. I finally got to a computer to see them in real size.

Newjd2

Thanks man I appreciate it!...thanks for discovering plasti-dip...lol...I read that thread on the Lexus club forums (all 49 pages) and I just had to try it for myself...

I know you have your roof done Wes...how'd you do it?...

Kev...you have black wheels too...you getting the roof done?...



Angelo

dynomite05

I am actually one of the rare ones that painted his roof. Everyone is doing the vinyl. Mind sharing where you bought the vinyl you did your trim with? Is it glossy or flat?

Newjd2

Wow...painted...see that's a big leap...lol...

Well since vinyl is reversible why not try it?...lol...I'll probably try to photoshop it first...

As for the black vinyl it is a gloss finish, but the same seller has a flat too...I also bought all my vinyl tint which I used on all my lights from this seller...

Here's the link...I bought a total of 3 which covered all my trim and grille...it also left me some just in case I want/ need to re-do it...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT



Angelo

dynomite05

Awesome, thanks. Once you photoshop it, you will want to do it right away. One more question. When you did the long trim around the windows, did you use one continuous piece or did you have to put a couple together?

Kevwood

You know, I think I should! The car is going in tomorrow moring for a few things, black roof might just be one of them pal.

Newjd2

It's one long piece...this stuff is very stretchy especially when heated (well it was hot out when I did it here)...just make sure you buy more than one cause when you change the quantity it changes the length of the sheet...extremely user friendly...



Angelo

dynomite05

Thanks, I just bought 3.

Newjd2

Awesome man!...what do you have in mind to do with it?

Also, what type of tint do you have over your side view marker?...is it VHT or a tint?...I'm thinking about getting a "blacker" tint that still doesn't stunt light output like my current vinyl tint does...



Angelo

dynomite05

I will be redoing my window trim and I will probably do the trim around the car to see how it looks. I used VHT on my mirror turn signals. It's nice because you could go as light or dark as you want.

Newjd2

See I like having things reversible just in case I get bored...lol...

Literally, not that any of you ever should, someone could walk up to my car, pull off all my vinyl tint, pull off my vinyl on my grille and trim, and pull off the plasti-dip on my badges...then my car will be pretty much stock again...lol!...

I think your trim would look great black with your whole theme...especially with the forgestars...I know you had a thread about it before and people didn't like it, but with the look you have now it'll flow well I feel...

See how it looks and let us know!



Angelo

dynomite05

I will definitely report back. I spent the whole day yesterday moving into a new garage with more space so I could finally get some work done without having to pull the car out. Mother nature sure is hitting us hard here this winter. I struggle with the thought of packing up and leaving to FL every winter. lol

Newjd2

DO IT!...Miami is calling!...lol...

We've barely gotten hit here at all...lol...70 degrees yesterday...perfect weather...does get chilly at night though, but no comparison to feet of snow...lol...



Angelo

dynomite05

lol, I think we have had over 3ft of snow since Christmas. It feels like every week we have a huge snow storm of at least 4". I wouldn't mind the snow if it was for the aftermath. IMO that's the worst part. Don't even get me started on the craters the salt and plows cause. When I do pull my car out, driving will be like an obstacle course.

Kevwood

Here you go mate, post #204;

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...goodies-9.html

Newjd2

Here's what is on the menu...

Going for a dual exhaust set up (resonator already deleted)...I'm going to be deleting my secondary cats, then run piping from my primary cats to two cherry bomb glasspacks, then to two stock CLK 500 tips...

Keep the stock look, but have a non-stock sound...(how it should've been from the factory)

I may possibly paint the tips black in the future...don't know yet...

Also, just vinyl wrapped my middle part of my bumper and surprisingly it really does make a big difference...

Oh and HUGE shout out to Andy for always coming through and just being the man!!

Sorry for the crappy pics...will have real pictures up soon enough...after a good wash and that HOT Vegas sun!!!



Angelo

M-bENZ

Can't wait for the sound clip man ... I really want to see the different bwtn urs and mine. If u have any mire questions .. Just txt me man . I'm still in cali

dynomite05

Looks good. Mind sharing the steps to putting on the vinyl on the bumper. Did you cut it on the bumper or off?

M-bENZ

Lol