My Black EX 2015 Fit
#1
My Black EX 2015 Fit
Hello Fitfreaks!
Just wanted to document my story so far and contribute some things I've learned. I live in the island of Puerto Rico and this is my first time getting a new car. After doing lots of research and going to a few dealers I decided that this was the car I wanted. Had a bad experience with the dealer, the lane watch camera was not aligned and the dealer had no idea what to do but thankfully searching this forum I was able to figure it out and align it my self. Putting aside all the quality issues including the misaligned bumper and paint issues I must say I love my fit!
So here are the things I've done so far:
*Body side molding
*30% tint all over
*Full LED conversion (Interior and Exterior)
*All weather Mats
*Cargo Tray
*Installed Sport Pedals
*Replaced the ugly chrome with the LX black front and rear garnish
*Installed DIY LED footwells in front and back
*Installed an OEM switch to control the LED footwells
*Installed China LED doorsills
*Debadged it
*Added a cheap muffler tip
*Installed Window visors
*Swapped antenna with a mini one
*Did full paint correction
*Applied Carpro's CQUARTZ paint protection
*Install leather steerig wheel cover
*Installed leather shift knob
I still plan on getting:
*HKS exhaust
*Moon roof visor
*LED pillar lights
*Dash Cam
*Seat Covers
Here are some pictures:
Exhaust
Exhaust Painted
Added Tip
LED Door Sills from china
They came with a plug for the dome pins!!
Illumination Switch Pins
Connector for Switch
Illumination Switch, not a perfect fit but works!
Finished Installing Door Sills
Will try to getter a better quality pic
before
after debadged and plasti dipped chrome piece
50/50 Paint correction
50/50 Paint Correction
After Paint correction
My Fit
Also if there is anyone from the island here and would like professional detailing please let me know, i love detailing Honda Fits!
Just wanted to document my story so far and contribute some things I've learned. I live in the island of Puerto Rico and this is my first time getting a new car. After doing lots of research and going to a few dealers I decided that this was the car I wanted. Had a bad experience with the dealer, the lane watch camera was not aligned and the dealer had no idea what to do but thankfully searching this forum I was able to figure it out and align it my self. Putting aside all the quality issues including the misaligned bumper and paint issues I must say I love my fit!
So here are the things I've done so far:
*Body side molding
*30% tint all over
*Full LED conversion (Interior and Exterior)
*All weather Mats
*Cargo Tray
*Installed Sport Pedals
*Replaced the ugly chrome with the LX black front and rear garnish
*Installed DIY LED footwells in front and back
*Installed an OEM switch to control the LED footwells
*Installed China LED doorsills
*Debadged it
*Added a cheap muffler tip
*Installed Window visors
*Swapped antenna with a mini one
*Did full paint correction
*Applied Carpro's CQUARTZ paint protection
*Install leather steerig wheel cover
*Installed leather shift knob
I still plan on getting:
*HKS exhaust
*Moon roof visor
*LED pillar lights
*Dash Cam
*Seat Covers
Here are some pictures:
Exhaust
Exhaust Painted
Added Tip
LED Door Sills from china
They came with a plug for the dome pins!!
Illumination Switch Pins
Connector for Switch
Illumination Switch, not a perfect fit but works!
Finished Installing Door Sills
Will try to getter a better quality pic
before
after debadged and plasti dipped chrome piece
50/50 Paint correction
50/50 Paint Correction
After Paint correction
My Fit
Also if there is anyone from the island here and would like professional detailing please let me know, i love detailing Honda Fits!
Last edited by Iam4fitness; 10-12-2016 at 04:36 PM.
#2
Sweet ride there. You must not have the tire pressure monitoring system on cars sold there. Your supplemental light switch is installed where my TPMS reset button is located.
I have the same exhaust tip added to my car. Neat!
I have the same exhaust tip added to my car. Neat!
#3
I still have he tpms switch but i moved it up because the illumination switch was a better fit down there. Btw i just noticed that my exhaust tip is starting to rust a bit but i guess its bound to happen since i live next to the beach.
#5
I noticed that the mesh grille in my exhaust tip is starting to rust a bit, too, since they salt the roads up here in winter. I'll repaint it in the spring, then maybe take it off in the winter, hereafter.
#7
WOW your fit look bad ass. I wanted black it was my first option because I have never owned a black car neithr one of my familiy so I wanted to tried out but they do not sell them in mexico even tho we produce them. smh
What did you do with your paint? It looks pretty cool and drastical.
What did you do with your paint? It looks pretty cool and drastical.
#9
WOW your fit look bad ass. I wanted black it was my first option because I have never owned a black car neithr one of my familiy so I wanted to tried out but they do not sell them in mexico even tho we produce them. smh
What did you do with your paint? It looks pretty cool and drastical.
What did you do with your paint? It looks pretty cool and drastical.
#10
Yes i actually had it there but because this switch is for the previous Fits it is bigger than the other ones so it was basically sticking out and didn't look good. Unfortunately theres no oem illumination switch for the 2015 Fit yet. I saw that the ambient kit for the 2015 now uses the headlights so im not sure if they will even make one.
#13
Thanks guys! I have been recently working on a new project trying to reduce the orange peel before applying cquartz to the paint. I am using the carpro's denim pads and the results are amazing but i have only been able to work 1 panel every other day. Here are some pictures of the orange peel before and after:
Orange peel 1
Orange peel 2
Orange peel 1
Orange peel 2
#14
What you did to your car paint is amazing, I am assuming that something professionals can do? I want to do something similar, but wondering what tools I would need? I looked up some of the items you used and not your typical off the shelf priced items.
I would like to know more on the orange peel procedure.
I would like to know more on the orange peel procedure.
#15
What you did to your car paint is amazing, I am assuming that something professionals can do? I want to do something similar, but wondering what tools I would need? I looked up some of the items you used and not your typical off the shelf priced items.
I would like to know more on the orange peel procedure.
I would like to know more on the orange peel procedure.
#17
Im so sorry for the extremely late response! I would love to help you out in person if you lived nearby but anyways for a basic detailing just start with the wheels and tires. Then start washing the car from top to bottom starting with the horizontal panels first. Use the 2 bucket method to avoid putting dirt back into the car and wash it in the direction that the wind hits the car and not in circles to avoid swirl marks. The 50/50 picture is just an example of half the panel done and the other half without the paint correction so you can see the difference. I highly recommend a product called hydro2 by carpro. Is protects the paint for up to 3 moths and leaves a really nice glow. The best part is that the apllication is really easy you only have to spray it and rinse it off. Let me know if you have any more quesions, I'll be happy to help.
#18
Im so sorry for the extremely late response! I would love to help you out in person if you lived nearby but anyways for a basic detailing just start with the wheels and tires. Then start washing the car from top to bottom starting with the horizontal panels first. Use the 2 bucket method to avoid putting dirt back into the car and wash it in the direction that the wind hits the car and not in circles to avoid swirl marks. The 50/50 picture is just an example of half the panel done and the other half without the paint correction so you can see the difference. I highly recommend a product called hydro2 by carpro. Is protects the paint for up to 3 moths and leaves a really nice glow. The best part is that the apllication is really easy you only have to spray it and rinse it off. Let me know if you have any more quesions, I'll be happy to help.
So do I need to go to a paint shop to get a paint correction? Would hydro2 be done after the wash kinda like a quick detail wax?
#19
No worries, i appreciate your help! I knew about the two bucket method, but not starting at the wheels and tires. Makes sense though! I also did not know about washing the car in the direction the wind hits it, I just used to stick to one direction as long as I did not circle back and forth. Good stuff.
So do I need to go to a paint shop to get a paint correction? Would hydro2 be done after the wash kinda like a quick detail wax?
So do I need to go to a paint shop to get a paint correction? Would hydro2 be done after the wash kinda like a quick detail wax?