corradoMR2's USB "The Lightning" Thread
#166
The pursuit of F
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I added a little splash of color to my engine bay by painting the engine cover gloss black and blue.
Used this paint before in other applications. It should hold up well up to plastic's melting point which for this application should be fine.
Used this paint before in other applications. It should hold up well up to plastic's melting point which for this application should be fine.
Last edited by corradoMR2; 06-06-15 at 05:48 AM.
#167
Taking it up another notch on "class"...good job.
#168
The pursuit of F
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I applied 3M Paint Defender last year on the IS and it worked really well in preventing any chips in the front bumper. I didn't like the finish as it was grainy or with the texture of orange peel since it was my first time applying it. I peeled it off and re-applied it much more uniformly for a seamless look.
All taped up where I don't want the spray-on film.
Applied 3M Paint Defender in three continuous coats at a rate of 1 ft per 2 seconds, at 8 inches distance. Has a slight milky look when wet.
After 2 hours drying time. Looks seamless and high-gloss like OEM clearcoat!
Can you tell where the film ends on the front side bumper? I can't!
Even up close it's very difficult to tell!
All taped up where I don't want the spray-on film.
Applied 3M Paint Defender in three continuous coats at a rate of 1 ft per 2 seconds, at 8 inches distance. Has a slight milky look when wet.
After 2 hours drying time. Looks seamless and high-gloss like OEM clearcoat!
Can you tell where the film ends on the front side bumper? I can't!
Even up close it's very difficult to tell!
Last edited by corradoMR2; 06-07-15 at 07:12 PM.
#169
Very nice build! I really like the creativity. When most people get creative with diy mods. They tend to make a ride look crappy. Bravo on the results. How much longer are you keeping her?
#170
The pursuit of F
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@Napalvr @Supra4100. Thanks for the compliments. As for keeping the IS, love it though I may wake up one morning and dive into an RC.
#171
#172
I applied 3M Paint Defender last year on the IS and it worked really well in preventing any chips in the front bumper. I didn't like the finish as it was grainy or with the texture of orange peel since it was my first time applying it. I peeled it off and re-applied it much more uniformly for a seamless look.
All taped up where I don't want the spray-on film.
Applied 3M Paint Defender in three continuous coats at a rate of 1 ft per 2 seconds, at 8 inches distance. Has a slight milky look when wet.
After 2 hours drying time. Looks seamless and high-gloss like OEM clearcoat!
Can you tell where the film ends on the front side bumper? I can't!
Even up close it's very difficult to tell!
All taped up where I don't want the spray-on film.
Applied 3M Paint Defender in three continuous coats at a rate of 1 ft per 2 seconds, at 8 inches distance. Has a slight milky look when wet.
After 2 hours drying time. Looks seamless and high-gloss like OEM clearcoat!
Can you tell where the film ends on the front side bumper? I can't!
Even up close it's very difficult to tell!
#174
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
@akshunj - Thanks. Agreed. Wheels change the car for the better IMO.
Thanks. Yes it's somewhat like plastidip where you can peel it off but it's a little stickier so harder to pull and remove.
When fully dried, it looks like paint protection film - very smooth and glossy, only visible at the edges where you taped up, from up close.
But, it takes practice using the right speed and distance. I applied it for the first time last year and was ok, but not great since it had "orange peel texture" spots because I applied it too thin and some spots had drip overrun since I applied it too thick.
For 24$ though well worth it, even if you mess up one can and buy a second can. I would recommend you check the youtube videos on it.
Downside: It supposedly does not last as long as the more expensive dedicated films, only 1-2 years.
When fully dried, it looks like paint protection film - very smooth and glossy, only visible at the edges where you taped up, from up close.
But, it takes practice using the right speed and distance. I applied it for the first time last year and was ok, but not great since it had "orange peel texture" spots because I applied it too thin and some spots had drip overrun since I applied it too thick.
For 24$ though well worth it, even if you mess up one can and buy a second can. I would recommend you check the youtube videos on it.
Downside: It supposedly does not last as long as the more expensive dedicated films, only 1-2 years.
Last edited by corradoMR2; 06-18-15 at 06:24 PM.
#176
This Lex' is Pure Sex: The Little Things Make a Big Difference in This Lexus IS
This Lex' is Pure Sex: The Little Things Make a Big Difference in This Lexus IS
Some of you think your Lexus vehicles are just a few small touches short of perfection.
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Some of you think your Lexus vehicles are just a few small touches short of perfection.
Read the rest on the ClubLexus.com homepage. >>
#177
You are one creative son of a gun. Wow great job man!!!