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Old 03-18-19 | 10:18 AM
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I was finally able to paint my front calipers... the rears will have to wait for another weekend. You definitely want to have plenty of time set aside to do this and not rush the process. I’m happy with how they turned out.


Looks great! Do you mind linking me to paint you use and where you order the vinyl sticker? I'm doing mine the same color.
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Old 03-25-19 | 08:36 AM
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looks really good, I have nebula grey 4gs too. I'm looking to do the same mods for lip and Chrome delete. Found the same lip on ebay, did you paint the lip or left it in the original matte black?
Old 03-25-19 | 07:09 PM
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looks really good, I have nebula grey 4gs too. I'm looking to do the same mods for lip and Chrome delete. Found the same lip on ebay, did you paint the lip or left it in the original matte black?
Thanks so much... I left the lip matte black, and I like the look. It works with the other matte black elements nicely IMO.
Old 03-25-19 | 07:23 PM
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Here’s the Apple TV in action. Watching the March Madness app broadcasting from my phone wirelessly through Airplay to the AppleTV. It makes slow traffic truly bearable!
Old 03-26-19 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Selahvie
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Here’s the Apple TV in action. Watching the March Madness app broadcasting from my phone wirelessly through Airplay to the AppleTV. It makes slow traffic truly bearable!
I am so envious of your setup, just a little too complicated and expensive for me.
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Looks sick! Mine looked exactly like yours right down to the calipers, but I wrapped the door handles, hood, and side mirrors. Wish I never sold it

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Old 03-27-19 | 02:52 PM
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how did you do this by blacking out the trim?
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how did you do this by blacking out the trim?
Looks like plastidip.
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Looks sick! Mine looked exactly like yours right down to the calipers, but I wrapped the door handles, hood, and side mirrors. Wish I never sold it

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Do you still have pictures of how the car looks with door handles wrapped! wondering if I should do that too... I'm struggling if i should do door handle, Wheels and side mirrors or not...
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Do you still have pictures of how the car looks with door handles wrapped! wondering if I should do that too... I'm struggling if i should do door handle, Wheels and side mirrors or not...
Sure, here's links to my build thread, specifically the roof wrap and the door handles.

The roof and door handles I used Avery Dennison Gloss Black Metallic, because I didn't want to go full black and wanted to keep in line with the metallic finish of the exterior, and keep the subtle theme going. Side mirrors were just plain Vvivid Gloss Black wrap.

Roof & Side Mirrors

Door Handles

I also wrapped the chrome trim on the exhaust as well...After finishing this write up, I realize how much I miss my car shouldn't have moved out of the country lol.
Old 04-04-19 | 11:44 AM
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I ordered the lip
Do you have to remove the bumper to install the lip?
I understand I need to drill some holes in order to secure this with screws.
Old 04-06-19 | 06:36 AM
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Fyi, I installed Tanabe lowering springs on my AWD and the ride quality is pretty close to stock. Also added 19x9" front and 19x10" rear wheels. Very happy with the setup.

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Rear Brake Calipers, fyi Acura makes a cover for the rear brake caliper cover that fits the lexus rear brake caliper. Its about $15 for each cover. Really cleans up the rear caliper when painted. I just painted the cover and installed the decal, however, I am going to change the color.
Old 04-18-19 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Selahvie
Can you provide link to the matte black plastidip used on your grill surround?


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