SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
Old 12-15-14, 04:10 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: Exterior Guides
Print Wikipost

Best Cosmetic Door trim mods?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-15-14, 01:20 PM
  #16  
t2d2
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
t2d2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Location: Location!
Posts: 4,690
Received 237 Likes on 215 Posts
Default

I asked one of the eBay sellers about their gloss black vinyl wrap and it's only rated for 4-5 yrs of outdoor use, and only water resistant at that. The 3M stuff should last twice as long and hold up to rain. So, if considering vinyl wrap, make sure you're getting stuff durable enough to be worth the trouble.
Old 09-15-14, 01:55 PM
  #17  
bhango
Driver School Candidate
 
bhango's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

This 3M stuff is supposedly rated for automotive use and carries 12 years of UV protection. I hope it holds up.
Old 09-15-14, 04:29 PM
  #18  
net4n6
Pit Crew
iTrader: (1)
 
net4n6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 200
Received 10 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

I wrapped mine with matte black. It looks lots better than oxidated stock one.
Old 09-15-14, 04:44 PM
  #19  
oldManTan
Lexus Champion
 
oldManTan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: illinois
Posts: 2,089
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

ebay CF wrap. mine was chipping and peeling, didn't feel like repainting it so did this. holding up great and i didn't even take it off. just tucked the excess behind little crevices.





Old 09-15-14, 06:52 PM
  #20  
bhango
Driver School Candidate
 
bhango's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Looks great oldManTan.
Anyone have any advice for getting the old paint off?
Old 09-15-14, 09:38 PM
  #21  
t2d2
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
t2d2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Location: Location!
Posts: 4,690
Received 237 Likes on 215 Posts
Default

I used a combination of wet sanding and a putty knife to scrape the old paint off. The putty knife was the more effective of the two.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
frosty170
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
3
04-09-16 04:46 PM
MrGalione9
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
3
07-31-09 06:13 PM
dj430
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
7
07-10-05 07:00 AM
Hi-psi
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
16
07-12-03 12:30 AM
hellasboy
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
26
04-10-03 10:01 AM



Quick Reply: Best Cosmetic Door trim mods?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:57 PM.