Updated pics. Murdered out Black ISF

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02-20-12, 04:03 PM

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Looking good!

How did you do the curves around the windows? Heat up the black tape, or just try to stretch it around the curve?

I just stretched it, and yes, i got a lil crinkling. I'm sure if you heat it up a lil it would avoid crinkling

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Yeah. This is what I'm wondering... What is the difference between this stuff and just using some black electrical tape?

it's def different than electrical tape, I dont think electrical tape would stick as well. idk, this tape i ordered is specifically for blacking out chrome window trims.

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Also, on the calipers. Did you use G2 caliper paint and get some brembo stickers on ebay?

forget the brand, wasn't g2. I could've used thier yellow caliper paint or engine enamel paint. I liked the color of the engine enamel paint better. And yes got the hi temp brembo decals on ebay, from 2 different sources, for sizing reasons. Wanted to order a few different sizes to see which fit best on front and rears.

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Fap - I used the same stuff to black out my window trim and can tell you it is extremely easy to work with. It's very pliable and flexible.... almost like teflon tape. It's definitely easier than electrical tape would be.

yes agreed

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So you just stretched it to make the curves? I played around with the stuff a bit, but it kept crinkling for me on the curve..

You can't avoid crinkling 100% by stretching, but i'm living with it, i have no heat gun and I minimized the crinkling by stretching to my best ability.

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02-20-12, 04:06 PM

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So you just stretched it to make the curves? I played around with the stuff a bit, but it kept crinkling for me on the curve..

Yep... I was able to just stretch it around the curve of the window trim. Just take your time and work slowly. You can lift the tape up and adjust it if you come off your line. And if you order two rolls you should have plenty of tape to spare.

dLad - Your F is looking pimp. Definitely diggin the black stock rims.

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02-20-12, 05:47 PM

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LOL you guys took me way too serious on the electrical tape comment.

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02-21-12, 08:42 AM

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thanks man, i love this car

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LOL you guys took me way too serious on the electrical tape comment.

lol, yea we did. hey man, your photoshoot looks amazing. Also, can't wait to see your red calipers....especially with those rims

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02-21-12, 08:44 AM

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lol, yea we did. hey man, your photoshoot looks amazing. Also, can't wait to see your red calipers....especially with those rims

Thanks. Hopefully I can get it done soon.

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02-21-12, 09:37 AM

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Blank and Yellow black and Yellow black and Yellow

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02-21-12, 03:50 PM

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nice black out. time for some tire gel though hah

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02-21-12, 03:54 PM

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WOW the last two pics look insane. Lightly smoked LAMIN-X film wouldnt look bad at all. I just dont like the complete black taillight look some have. The light lamin-x makes it almost look like a deep red/burgundy. Very subtle.

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02-21-12, 06:13 PM

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it's a tape that you apply over the chrome trim, i got it off this site http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html It wasn't too difficult to do, looks pretty good, and can be taken off in case you want to or need to go back to chrome. You peel off the white backing of the tape, tape it on, and then remove a plastic layer on the outside.

I had the drill holes filled in the center, i wanted to be able to have a clean bumper if i wanted to, so i have the tow hook plate, which can be removed......i also considered the pop up one that goes under the front bumper, but didn't want any scraping issues. I like the side location, i think it adds character to the car. can't please everyoneeee

I also got the Tow Hook, I like it off center too! Makes your car more unique and don't have to drill the bumper!

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02-21-12, 06:24 PM

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need darker tints!!

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02-21-12, 07:11 PM

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I like the look before the wheels were blacked out.

Now everything just looks the same . . .

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02-22-12, 08:55 AM

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Brembo Decals

Nice car!! I have a black one as well....which brings me to my question.....one of my OEM calipers has started to experience a flaking problem with the paint. When I repaint them, where do I get the Brembo decals like yours? I haven't checked with Lexus yet as I just noticed this yesterday.

Thanks for your time!
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