Did you regret paying over $200 for Black Pearl Emblems?
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i used night shades (vht i believe makes it) on mine. Looks gunmetal. If you look up close you can see some imperfections but You cant tell just buy looking at a normal distance. Maybe i had poor technic. im sure it would come out better if someone with good rattle can skills gave it a shot. Plastidip on the other hand can be removed so if you dont like it peel it off and try s different route.
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Check out the DIY on the matte black or spray paint, honestly there is zero difference aside from the slight luster of the $200 ones. But its not a $200 shine lol. Get some plastic primer and plastic spray paint from your local store (MAKE SURE ITS FOR PLASTIC) and just prime and paint. No sanding. Get some double sided tape from 3M to paste it back on. Otherwise I'm sure most body shops will charge you a little to tape it on (the IS250/350) part is hard to get right because there are no pegs, but I spent less than 60 bucks. 40 for the shop to tape my IS250 on and then 20 or so for paint/tape.
good luck
good luck
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Check out the DIY on the matte black or spray paint, honestly there is zero difference aside from the slight luster of the $200 ones. But its not a $200 shine lol. Get some plastic primer and plastic spray paint from your local store (MAKE SURE ITS FOR PLASTIC) and just prime and paint. No sanding. Get some double sided tape from 3M to paste it back on. Otherwise I'm sure most body shops will charge you a little to tape it on (the IS250/350) part is hard to get right because there are no pegs, but I spent less than 60 bucks. 40 for the shop to tape my IS250 on and then 20 or so for paint/tape.
good luck
good luck
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i feel good. i know that i didnt have to paint it myself. i know if i tried to paint it, i would more than likely mess it up and have to buy a new set of emblems anyways. glad i saved some time. my GF didnt like the idea at first, but now she notices the difference because she knows my car has the BP emblems.
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i feel good. i know that i didnt have to paint it myself. i know if i tried to paint it, i would more than likely mess it up and have to buy a new set of emblems anyways. glad i saved some time. my GF didnt like the idea at first, but now she notices the difference because she knows my car has the BP emblems.
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front n back of the emblems. if your going to lower yur car, just be ready for rock chips on the front emblem
these pics are what i can find on my pc. its too hot to go outside right not to take pics... im sure u get a good idea of how it looks like.
these pics are what i can find on my pc. its too hot to go outside right not to take pics... im sure u get a good idea of how it looks like.
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or you can explain n plead your case over a really nice romantic dinner.
I am sure you will be happy with your purchase. good luck with the wife =)