Originally Posted by KByers12 (Post 1445423)

I did this with mine a couple years back.

Please note: the Rust-Oleum Plasti-dip stuff DOES NOT hold up well.... I repainted mine with some actual paint this week.

Had to remove my stickers because they started to peel as well 😪

I'm actually upset about that.

I had to replace my wiper motor because I destroyed the post trying to pull the blade arm off (it never did come off), and got one from cheaperhondaparts. It works well, but it's worth noting that it didn't come with a nut for the arm, and the threads didn't match those on the original part.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...23327c1ec2.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...7f6f3e95c2.jpg


While I'm here: has anyone figured out a good way to smoke out their tail lights??

Also: any suggestions for good looking aftermarket headlights? My passenger side is taking on water and I can't fix it... At almost $300 each, for OEM, I might as well find something I like the look of...

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Originally Posted by ChrisA70 (Post 1445487)

I wrapped mine. I was going to plast-dip mine at first but tried the wrap out. It’s a pain to work with but came out ok. I’m going to just order a black LX one instead. When my stimulus shows up maybe by Christmas.......

Originally Posted by Fuelish (Post 1445513)

I used Plastidip to coat the two red pillars of plastic that neither light nor reflect, has held up perfectly for a couple years now, looks great on my black LX...If they actually had a function, I'd've left them alone, but to me, they stick out like a sore useless thumb

Originally Posted by ChrisA70 (Post 1445518)

I used Plastidip on my CRV's grill and all the chrome parts, it's been on almost a year and it hasn't budged, still looks perfect, through the winter salt, etc. Those useless pillar "reflectors" they call them, I replaced with the LED lights, and I'm completely happy with them, at least they are now functional.

Originally Posted by DaveGee (Post 1445583)

Replaced my OEM battery with a 51R thanks to tips on this site. Particulars:

Factory battery lasted 3.5 years. Not a daily driver. SoCal location.
Purchased Interstate 51R from Costco. $78 after exchange, not including local taxes.
All radio settings remained intact. No other programming necessary.
Battery fit fine in stock tray. Mine is a “made in Japan” so had the longer tray.
Time to swap was about 30 minutes. It took longer to go to/return from Costco.

Thanks to all for the tips.

DaveGee
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Originally Posted by woof (Post 1445592)

Did you have any problems with clearances, particularly with that heatsink to the right of the battery?

Originally Posted by glasswave (Post 1443874)

I am thinking od blacking out my handles and some grill parts. Tell me, did you paint them? Prime them? If so, what paint? Can you please describe the process?

I was thinking of vinyl wrap. Do you think this would work?

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Originally Posted by SFL_Fit (Post 1445634)

Slapped some "new to me" wheels on. Ordering BC coilovers soon to finish the look.
I see a Massachusetts plate also a few Comments back. I'm in Arlington MA!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...34c9db1e1b.jpg

Originally Posted by cojaro (Post 1445631)

I washed her for the first time.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...3ff7c1d427.jpg

Originally Posted by SFL_Fit (Post 1445634)

Slapped some "new to me" wheels on. Ordering BC coilovers soon to finish the look.
I see a Massachusetts plate also a few Comments back. I'm in Arlington MA!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...34c9db1e1b.jpg

Originally Posted by woof (Post 1445592)

Did you have any problems with clearances, particularly with that heatsink to the right of the battery?

Originally Posted by SFL_Fit (Post 1445634)

Slapped some "new to me" wheels on. Ordering BC coilovers soon to finish the look.
I see a Massachusetts plate also a few Comments back. I'm in Arlington MA!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...34c9db1e1b.jpg

Originally Posted by ChrisA70 (Post 1445728)

Hello over there, I'm the one with the silver Fit with the pillar lights haha. I'm out in Amherst, MA.
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