2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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I was hating that chrome so much so i decided to paint my emblem.
It's basically flat black paint. I sanded down the chrome a little and then gave it a couple of coats of paint. very simple.
I would also love to get ride of the chrome headlights but there is no way I could do that oven stuff.
Maybe the base Fit lights. Or get someone to do the oven thing for me. And while there at it they can take out that god awful orange reflector out of there.
I think it looks great. Maybe the satin--whichever one is between matte and shiny--would have matched the grill a little more, but I like the fact there is still a small bit of contrast between the two.
I don't think you will find many people on this forum to like it though, too many people are attracted to shiny things and additional badges.
Imho, it needs a little bit more contrast to make it stand out... But if ur happy wit it thats all it matters.
+1 rep to you for trying sumthing different!!
I kinda like it...but I wonder if it would look better with some more contrast like mentioned above.
I wonder how a flat silver would look...make it similar to your ssm.
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07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
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Installs: USDM 09 Visors. RS emblem. Type-R front and rear emblems. Hood deflector. JDM turn signal mirror covers. Base model ftw!
JDM emblems have been known to add up to 5hp per emblem.
Doesn't look bad, but kinda looks like the "H" emblem is now missing. Gloss black may blend better? Hmm.
Oh btw, i love the garage floor. I've been wanting to do that to mine forever. Did you do it yourself? What kind of solvent/degreaser did you use before painting?
thanks for the input guys.
I think it looks good.
would really just like to have a plain
grill but that ain't going to happen
anytime soon.
mikejet your pics aren't working.
Yeah I unshared the web album on Picasa that had them. I'm going to take new pics after I wash the car today.
__________________ USDM 09 Window Visor Install DIY Thread!
Installs: USDM 09 Visors. RS emblem. Type-R front and rear emblems. Hood deflector. JDM turn signal mirror covers. Base model ftw!
JDM emblems have been known to add up to 5hp per emblem.
looks good. i did mine satin black to match the rest of the black plastic on my grill. make sure to do the rear too so you dont have one black and one chrome.
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Yeah, I was thinking about you when i made that post. You're insane and I say go for it! you'll have the most badass fit ever.
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