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Old 01-10-11, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by suxeLSI003
looks clean from here. If the weather is decent tomorrow, I will make an attempt... Are you happy with the results?
Not bad there are still some little edges that are kind of curled up way inside but not visible unless you squat down and stare into the cracks between the reflector and the bumper.
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Old 01-11-11, 09:49 PM
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great diy…. thanks for all the info….
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Old 01-12-11, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by suxeLSI003
looks clean from here. If the weather is decent tomorrow, I will make an attempt... Are you happy with the results?
Why don't you guys just use matte black vinyl. I covered my reflectors with silver vinyl and it looks great.
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Old 01-12-11, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by relaxfoo
Why don't you guys just use matte black vinyl. I covered my reflectors with silver vinyl and it looks great.
This is a plastidip thread.....not a vinyl thread.
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Old 01-12-11, 07:34 AM
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^^^ ouch! haha
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Old 01-12-11, 07:43 AM
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soo coool! im doin this!
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Old 01-12-11, 01:29 PM
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Still waiting to see the results for x50 reflectors
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Old 01-15-11, 05:54 PM
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I just decided to look in this thread. Getting plastic dip tomorrow!!!
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Old 01-15-11, 06:10 PM
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Great DIY instructions!!! Going to get this tomorrow!
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dang, thats nice it peels right off the paint.. i might just have to try this one!!!
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well today i had some time to kill so i decided to paint my wheels on my 2010 IS250 here are some quick iphone pics! tomorrow ill have better pics!! Enjoyed









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Old 01-16-11, 02:30 AM
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that first picture is freaking sketchy as hell. using a floor jack on the rails on a slanted ground without chocks.. the jack stands nowhere near the car. asking for trouble.
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Old 01-16-11, 02:37 AM
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where is the installed pics bro? wheels look good. how many coates? i was thinkn about doin this today
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Old 01-16-11, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
that first picture is freaking sketchy as hell. using a floor jack on the rails on a slanted ground without chocks.. the jack stands nowhere near the car. asking for trouble.
I was thinking the exact same thing. There are definitely some potential safety hazards.
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Old 01-16-11, 03:57 PM
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Can we get a picture of the wheels finished?
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