Red / black gs!
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Red / black gs!
Hey CL
I've had A LOT of questions about my car but didn't ask any of them because they had been asked and answered somewhere in the forums. Major thanks to everyone here. Well here's a little update of what is done to my gs so far.*
8k running and headlights*
3k fogs
35% tint all around
Painted rims and trim
Debadged
Getting new rotors, calipers, and pads before winter. Not too sure which ones yet.*
Going to lower it on df210's and get wheel spacers sooner or later. Not sure on which wheel spacers either.*
Well here's some pics, thanks!*
http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ2QQtppZZ16
I've had A LOT of questions about my car but didn't ask any of them because they had been asked and answered somewhere in the forums. Major thanks to everyone here. Well here's a little update of what is done to my gs so far.*
8k running and headlights*
3k fogs
35% tint all around
Painted rims and trim
Debadged
Getting new rotors, calipers, and pads before winter. Not too sure which ones yet.*
Going to lower it on df210's and get wheel spacers sooner or later. Not sure on which wheel spacers either.*
Well here's some pics, thanks!*
http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ2QQtppZZ16
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PLEASE let that be plastidip on the factory wheels.
overspray def got on your car if you painted that in your garage
your car is in great condition.. ill be waiting to see the mods when you add them
overspray def got on your car if you painted that in your garage
your car is in great condition.. ill be waiting to see the mods when you add them
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I use plastidip for everything I painted. I'm not about to risk painting with real paint myself. Lol I wouldve gotten it done professionally if I was going to use real paint
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hey joe, sorry for late reply but its quite easy to remove but very durable if it's properly applied. i personally NEVER get curb rash but when washing the rims, i scrub them quite hard and i was with a pressure washer and i havent had any problems with it. only thing i dont like is that they get dirty fast. just dont use any wheel polish or cleaner on it. i did that once and it messed up the plastidip and i had to peel it all off and repaint them
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And i re did the front grill. Many people were suggesting I painted the emblem black also since that was the last of the chrome on the car. Then I got a little carried away and did the engine cover emblem too. Lol
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You've some big ***** ballebrarr - no way could I do that to your car if I had it.
In my opinion, you've just wiped $3K off the value, if not more.
I'm all for everyone doing their own thing, but that's just plain madness on such a nice car.
I know it can be reversed, at the expense of a fair bit of hassle and elbow grease, but even so, and in your quest to be/do something different, you've taken a good car and turned it into a meh one.
To be perfectly honest, that's the sort of look and cheap to do mod I'd expect to see done on a 2GS that's had all its depreciation, not a reasonably expensive 3GS.
In my opinion, you've just wiped $3K off the value, if not more.
I'm all for everyone doing their own thing, but that's just plain madness on such a nice car.
I know it can be reversed, at the expense of a fair bit of hassle and elbow grease, but even so, and in your quest to be/do something different, you've taken a good car and turned it into a meh one.
To be perfectly honest, that's the sort of look and cheap to do mod I'd expect to see done on a 2GS that's had all its depreciation, not a reasonably expensive 3GS.
Last edited by Boron; Oct 1, 2012 at 01:12 PM.
plastidip doesnt come off that easily onces its been on the car for a while espeically on areas that have a lot of detail or in's and out's as it tends to break off in little piece. certainly able to remove it but it starts to become a pain.
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You've some big ***** ballebrarr - no way could I do that to your car if I had it.
In my opinion, you've just wiped $3K off the value, if not more.
I'm all for everyone doing their own thing, but that's just plain madness on such a nice car.
I know it can be reversed, at the expense of a fair bit of hassle and elbow grease, but even so, and in your quest to be/do something different, you've taken a good car and turned it into a meh one.
To be perfectly honest, that's the sort of look and cheap to do mod I'd expect to see done on a 2GS that's had all its depreciation, not a reasonably expensive 3GS.
In my opinion, you've just wiped $3K off the value, if not more.
I'm all for everyone doing their own thing, but that's just plain madness on such a nice car.
I know it can be reversed, at the expense of a fair bit of hassle and elbow grease, but even so, and in your quest to be/do something different, you've taken a good car and turned it into a meh one.
To be perfectly honest, that's the sort of look and cheap to do mod I'd expect to see done on a 2GS that's had all its depreciation, not a reasonably expensive 3GS.
But I don't understand why you think it will reduce the value? It is temporary work that, in the case that I do try to sell(which i don't plan to ever), I can fairly easily remove it.
Idk about where you're from but around where I live, chrome is reserved for the 1980 Hondas and Chevys that have drastically oversized wheels.
I have a video on my computer somewhere that I made of one of the rims that I peeled and repainted. It took less than 5 mins to remove all the plasti dip with one hand (other hand was holding camera)
As far as value goes, I don't plan on selling it. I bought this car to keep it and I will do that so depreciation isn't one of my concerns.
But again, thank you for being honest with your opinion. I'm glad to know what other, more experienced 3GS owners have to say.
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When the little pieces are left, I find it easier to remove those by rubbing them with a cloth. Makes it MUCH easier. Or if the original surface permits, using a pressure washer.
