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Old 05-28-12, 04:58 PM
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here's a shot of the back...don't flame for the stickers, they're a love it or hate it thing. haha
Where in fla???
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I knew there would come the day that someone would plastidip their whole car. i was always curious how it would look; turned out a lot better than I imagined.
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Old 05-28-12, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by slimjimtel
Plasti dip is for Hondas...WHY would you even think about using this on a Lexus? The stuff is junk and looks mickey mouse.
I find this offensive and pointless.... Pastidip is a great product if used correctly. Any car can use it no matter what, I've seen S4s completely plastidip. Just because Hondas are cheaper than Lexus and people tent to rice and do crap of their cars (specially old models) doesnt mean all Hondas are cheap and mickey mouse. I personally own a 2008 Honda Accord and I do all of my buddies IS250 work, including pastidip and it looks legit. I bet almost every member has some plastidip in their cars, specially grills.

Just for the record, this is my "mickey mouse" honda:







And yes, I like to show off and I am a proud Honda owner. On the other hand ISX50 are sexy as Spread the love lol

Originally Posted by bob4256
Goo Gone works great for removing plasti dip. My friend attempted to black out his roof and it didnt turn out so good. Just be very liberal with it and you shouldnt have any problem
Correct, I literally soaked my roof on Goo Gone and then with a towel (I had to tossed it away) start removing everything. Long and tedious process on a roof, should be a piece of cake on the grill.
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Old 05-28-12, 05:32 PM
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Damn that ish is mickey mouse!







Jk looks awsome!
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Old 05-28-12, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MashinA
Damn that ish is mickey mouse!







Jk looks awsome!
LOL! I was like really? hahaha Thanks man. I joined because my buddy owns a IS250 and this site has plenty of info. I did his HIDs, Fogs, intake, exhaust..... Lol. You got a dope ride as well man, clean build and love your wheels!. Congrats

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Old 05-28-12, 07:15 PM
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i'm probably gonna plastidip my grill soon. where in FL are you?
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Old 05-28-12, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by aspeckt
i'm probably gonna plastidip my grill soon. where in FL are you?
Were both in South FL. Specifically in Weston
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Btw his grill isnt plasti dipped, its a Mugen grill I believe
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Originally Posted by sulfur
LOL I was in my friend's car & he didn't have a clue what you were trying to do so I had to explain to him.

I was just curious if all that wind & drag would cause the plasti dip to run/drip.

If mine isn't SGM color I probably would've done this DIY. Looks really nice on white I must say.
i don't know if you go on revscene.net (a local car enthusiast site), but they have this thread called "Hall of Shame" where members take pictures of the wackiest/ugliest cars in Vancouver and post them. I was so scared someone would capture me at my worst moment and have my car be the newest addition to that thread hehe
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Old 05-28-12, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by aspeckt
i'm probably gonna plastidip my grill soon. where in FL are you?
I am at Weston, FL. About 30min north of Miami. My grill is an OEM Mugen grill for our cars. Ask Bob for his, I plastidiped his IS250 grill leaving the Lexus symbol chrome
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Old 05-29-12, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dags07
I am at Weston, FL. About 30min north of Miami. My grill is an OEM Mugen grill for our cars. Ask Bob for his, I plastidiped his IS250 grill leaving the Lexus symbol chrome




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did my front grill yesterday but where the rubber meets the grill kind of messed me up...maybe I should have removed the grill completely
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Old 05-29-12, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRyanGS
did my front grill yesterday but where the rubber meets the grill kind of messed me up...maybe I should have removed the grill completely
You should def remove the grill. I did it while on the car before and it didnt come out so good.
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Old 05-29-12, 06:04 AM
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Yea I might redo mine when I have a chance if not i'll bug one of you to help me out I'm in Tamarac area lol
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Originally Posted by TheRyanGS
Yea I might redo mine when I have a chance if not i'll bug one of you to help me out I'm in Tamarac area lol
No problem, were more than happy to help
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