CJITTY's Build Thread II
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Some pics from this weekend's big Luxury Car Meet 3 hosted by Tee at Stone Mountain Park GA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71780827@N02/8139007410/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/71780827@N02/8139007410/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71780827@N02/8138998100/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71780827@N02/8138973233/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71780827@N02/8139004910/
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Wow, never saw the sun, pardon leaves, shining so bright. I have to read your LED thread!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBT7nUxJpC4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBT7nUxJpC4
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yeah dont see why the ballast's wouldnt last I'm an electrician and kits have gotten better over time and I have had a few ebay ballast the slim ones on different cars and no probs, I actually just ordered a kit and relay to get the fogs on there own independent.
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Yup..I ordered a set back in early 2006 for my Acura TL and I had those on all the time..sold it last year to a friend and he says they still work flawlessly...now back then they were up near $200 lol..now, they give them away with happy meals haha
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Plasti-dip Grill Project
Had some free time this weekend, so I decided to plasti-dip my front grill...looks a lot better IMO. it really makes the blue hybrid "L" badge pop now..
Basic steps
1. Remove grill
2. Clean grill thoroughly in between all the slats
3. I like to tape things off with 3M painters tape. Takes a few minutes and literally no clean up needed when done.
4. One can of plastidip is enough (under $6 at home depot spray paint aisle)
5. I did 10 light coats about 10 mins apart and sprayed about 10 inches away from grill
6. After last coat, let dry for a couple hours. Time may be longer than what is actually needed, but I had time to wait.
7. reinstall grill without touching painted area. I avoid washing car for a couple days to make sure plastidip is cured
8. enjoy your new front end facelift
Basic steps
1. Remove grill
2. Clean grill thoroughly in between all the slats
3. I like to tape things off with 3M painters tape. Takes a few minutes and literally no clean up needed when done.
4. One can of plastidip is enough (under $6 at home depot spray paint aisle)
5. I did 10 light coats about 10 mins apart and sprayed about 10 inches away from grill
6. After last coat, let dry for a couple hours. Time may be longer than what is actually needed, but I had time to wait.
7. reinstall grill without touching painted area. I avoid washing car for a couple days to make sure plastidip is cured
8. enjoy your new front end facelift
Last edited by CJITTY; Nov 19, 2012 at 09:23 PM.
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the texture of the plastidip is almost like the handle of pliers..so it seems like it absorbs impacts well because there are no chips or anything on his grill. I drive 16 miles a day round trip, so I'm not concerned in the least if he can roll 80mph all the time and have no issues.
