Alternative to painting rear diffuser?
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So...a friend of mine and I were talking...and I showed him this picture
Attachment 54711 as we were talking about JDM Base Tails. We then started talking about options for the diffuser... I told him I guess I'd either get a CF one or paint it black like in the picture (I guess). He suggested maybe a black vinyl overlay. Any ideas on how this would work out? Has anyone done it? I know there are threads on vinyl roofs and hoods...but haven't been able to find anything on rear diffuser. (If I missed something, I'm sorry, please enlighten me) Anyways...ideas? discuss... |
63 views and no input?
C'mon guys...lets talk this out. |
Originally Posted by Btrthnezr3
(Post 759122)
63 views and no input?
C'mon guys...lets talk this out. |
I've considered the same route myself, so that in the future should I get tired of that particular look I simply remove the vinyl.
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well i actually painted it with flat back like the picture and im loving it !!! i will post some pics once i clean my car !!!
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not really the greatest pic of the diffuser considering the light and shadows.. but here's my example of a painted rear, satin black on tidewater... (any reason to whore out pics of my car.. lol)
http://armandpranadi.com/MR2/2009%20...s/dsc_3235.jpg *edit* also... the "diffuser" has a lot of crevices and such... so its not as simple as stretching it out.. if you're thinking about trying to vinyl wrap it on your own, i suggest you take it to someone who knows how to properly... with a heat gun and such... or else it'd just be a waste of a large amount of vinyl... |
Originally Posted by dela
(Post 759261)
not really the greatest pic of the diffuser considering the light and shadows.. but here's my example of a painted rear, satin black on tidewater... (any reason to whore out pics of my car.. lol)
http://armandpranadi.com/MR2/2009%20...s/dsc_3235.jpg *edit* also... the "diffuser" has a lot of crevices and such... so its not as simple as stretching it out.. if you're thinking about trying to vinyl wrap it on your own, i suggest you take it to someone who knows how to properly... with a heat gun and such... or else it'd just be a waste of a large amount of vinyl... |
thanks :) vinyl..
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Dela...your car looks hot like that. Very nice.
Yea, I was worried about some issues with the vinyl. I know the area is not really a diffuser per se, but that's the best way I could describe it. Dela and JDMjunkie--about how much did the painting run you? |
Originally Posted by Btrthnezr3
(Post 759605)
Dela...your car looks hot like that. Very nice.
Yea, I was worried about some issues with the vinyl. I know the area is not really a diffuser per se, but that's the best way I could describe it. Dela and JDMjunkie--about how much did the painting run you? |
Well damn. I guess I'm going to have to find a body shop that isn't completely backed up and get them to do an estimate.
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There is another post floating around where the OP used pin strip tape to out-line the diffuser part because it bend easier around the round part and then use regular painter's masking tape to seal up the rest of the bumper area. I believe he prep the diffuser part with scotch brite before using primer and paint. My TW is also painted satin black and I have to say it looks a lot sportier, meaner and overall better.
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wow it looks great painted
+1 for do it yourself. i've sanded off factory paint on my car. during sanding the paint off my car i asked myself what am i doing to this car, but when you're done and you took your time there's no better feeling when it comes out well |
Originally Posted by dela
(Post 759261)
not really the greatest pic of the diffuser considering the light and shadows.. but here's my example of a painted rear, satin black on tidewater... (any reason to whore out pics of my car.. lol)
http://armandpranadi.com/MR2/2009%20...s/dsc_3235.jpg *edit* also... the "diffuser" has a lot of crevices and such... so its not as simple as stretching it out.. if you're thinking about trying to vinyl wrap it on your own, i suggest you take it to someone who knows how to properly... with a heat gun and such... or else it'd just be a waste of a large amount of vinyl... |
Originally Posted by Btrthnezr3
(Post 759605)
Dela...your car looks hot like that. Very nice.
Yea, I was worried about some issues with the vinyl. I know the area is not really a diffuser per se, but that's the best way I could describe it. Dela and JDMjunkie--about how much did the painting run you?
Originally Posted by Choro-Q_Fit
(Post 759807)
There is another post floating around where the OP used pin strip tape to out-line the diffuser part because it bend easier around the round part and then use regular painter's masking tape to seal up the rest of the bumper area. I believe he prep the diffuser part with scotch brite before using primer and paint.
Originally Posted by Fat Ping Cat
(Post 759857)
wow it looks great painted
+1 for do it yourself. i've sanded off factory paint on my car. during sanding the paint off my car i asked myself what am i doing to this car, but when you're done and you took your time there's no better feeling when it comes out well
Originally Posted by qbmurderer13
(Post 759907)
Cleanest base on the forums. :hyper:
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danm dela that vinyl on your tails is clean.
Let me holla at the place where you got them vinyls mang ;) |
just to throw this out there, i stopped by my local vinyl/sign shop today and talked to the guy there. he said that it would basically be way more work than it's worth to do vinyl, you're better off just painting it (or going with a JDP diffuser).. both of which are bouncing around in my head now.
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Well i am going tomorrow in the afternoon to get my roof done in black vinyl. So while I am there I will have him give me a quote on the diffuser. I will let you know the price tomorrow. I am in SoCal.
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Thanks blink.
I may end up painting it ...but we'll see. |
Originally Posted by 1FiTpINOY
(Post 760197)
danm dela that vinyl on your tails is clean.
Let me holla at the place where you got them vinyls mang ;) Lol... I love it! :D |
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