My RC-F CQuatrz'd
11-24-14, 10:19 PM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
11-25-14, 09:55 AM
#17
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Although I can't confirm 100% - I did see three other RC-F's in the dealer's showroom and they all had the darker trim for the grill.
11-25-14, 09:56 AM
#18
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It's an unfortunate plastic tab that had to be placed because 3 states require that the body work extend a certain distance past the wheel. Nothing aerodynamic about it. At first glance, looks like it will be pretty easy to remove. I'm sure someone will be brave and post when they try to pull it off.
11-25-14, 01:43 PM
#19
Wow, your car looks incredible! I can't decide if white or blue is my favorite for this car, but I am leaning towards white.
I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. In these pictures the hour glass shaped trim around the front grill looks more chrome or aluminum like the window trim, but in other pictures it looks darker or black chrome. Are there actually two different colors this trim comes in, or is it only one color that appears different in pictures? If so, what color is it actually, or what package would one select to get the darker grill trim?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the silly question. Hope you are enjoying your new beast!
I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. In these pictures the hour glass shaped trim around the front grill looks more chrome or aluminum like the window trim, but in other pictures it looks darker or black chrome. Are there actually two different colors this trim comes in, or is it only one color that appears different in pictures? If so, what color is it actually, or what package would one select to get the darker grill trim?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the silly question. Hope you are enjoying your new beast!
11-25-14, 06:00 PM
#20
It's an unfortunate plastic tab that had to be placed because 3 states require that the body work extend a certain distance past the wheel. Nothing aerodynamic about it. At first glance, looks like it will be pretty easy to remove. I'm sure someone will be brave and post when they try to pull it off.
to catch the sticky rubber compound from doing burnouts , drifts and any other type of rubber melting stunts so it doesn't end up on your rear bumper and quarter panels, like it did on the Isf
Just a rear splatter shield to protect the paint work and possibly stone chips aswell this would make more sense.
11-26-14, 09:35 AM
#21
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07-29-15, 11:22 PM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Not sure what dealer told you that , but the purpose for this piece of trim is
to catch the sticky rubber compound from doing burnouts , drifts and any other type of rubber melting stunts so it doesn't end up on your rear bumper and quarter panels, like it did on the Isf
Just a rear splatter shield to protect the paint work and possibly stone chips aswell this would make more sense.
to catch the sticky rubber compound from doing burnouts , drifts and any other type of rubber melting stunts so it doesn't end up on your rear bumper and quarter panels, like it did on the Isf
Just a rear splatter shield to protect the paint work and possibly stone chips aswell this would make more sense.
07-30-15, 08:30 PM
#24
I used Pinnacle Black Label Diamond on mine. I think it is essentially the same type of product. So after a good wash, I clay-barred the car then applied the coating. If there are any swirl or spider web in the paint I think you would want to polish first, also. Did the wheels as well. The result is a very slippery surface that is supposed to last 2 - 3 yrs on the paint, and I think they claimed 18 months on the wheels. It's a fair amount of work but I got it all done in one weekend - estimate about 10 hrs total. The product is not cheap - between the type for the wheels and separate type for the paint, I think I laid out $120, but i still have over half left in each bottle. Then you can apply whatever wax or detail spray you like on top of it as well. I like Griot's Garage Speed Shine myself, easy and fast, mirror finish. I only took a couple pics after the process, but I can vouch for the incredible finish this type of product leaves. Fingers crossed that it lasts as long as claimed. Also, I have Llumar ppf film on the front of the car so I didn't have to coat that part.
08-01-15, 05:06 PM
#25
I used Pinnacle Black Label Diamond on mine. I think it is essentially the same type of product. So after a good wash, I clay-barred the car then applied the coating. If there are any swirl or spider web in the paint I think you would want to polish first, also. Did the wheels as well. The result is a very slippery surface that is supposed to last 2 - 3 yrs on the paint, and I think they claimed 18 months on the wheels. It's a fair amount of work but I got it all done in one weekend - estimate about 10 hrs total. The product is not cheap - between the type for the wheels and separate type for the paint, I think I laid out $120, but i still have over half left in each bottle. Then you can apply whatever wax or detail spray you like on top of it as well. I like Griot's Garage Speed Shine myself, easy and fast, mirror finish. I only took a couple pics after the process, but I can vouch for the incredible finish this type of product leaves. Fingers crossed that it lasts as long as claimed. Also, I have Llumar ppf film on the front of the car so I didn't have to coat that part.
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