ThermonMer

Think i'll get dinged when i return the car? its a starfire 2010. dont want to plasti-dip an 09+ grille...any temporary options? maybe wrap the chrome part in a matching vinyl?

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

i wouldnt mod a leased car too much that you couldnt return to stock. if anything id have it vinyl wrapped so you can at least remove it before the lease is up.

Rash

iTrader: (1)

Paint it, then sell/replace it.

IntegresS

iTrader: (2)

vinyl I vinyled mine gloss black and nobody could tell the difference. Plus, i had minimal chipping/wear and I drive freeways 90% of the time ^_^

And it's being removed today, because I'm trading in my car tomorrow I'd say vinyl is the best bet-- easily removed and no harm done!

Rash

iTrader: (1)

Wait, you want white or black? vinyl if black.

ThermonMer

white. if i went black, i would just plasti-dip.

would a tint shop be able to match? or does a certain online store sell starfire matched vinyl?

Rash

iTrader: (1)

I think white vinyl will be noticeable, not too sure though.

IntegresS

iTrader: (2)

^^ Oohh....good question.... not sure about the paint matching. If you want it to be an exact match, then you'd probably have to just paint it....

The vinyl on mine is Oracal, they may have a color that's close...but..doubt it would be exact...

http://www.oracal.com/

ThermonMer

think i would go with a vinyl, if anything. painting is too much of a hassle for the lease.

if i cant find an exact starfire vinyl on aerotect, or the likes, then ill just see what my tint shop says when i go in for tinting next week. going to have them install redouts and fog vinyls too.

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

What kind of car are you trading in for?

ThermonMer

prob trading in for a NYC metrocard in 2/3 years. Just leased the car for a temporary relocation from NYC to miami.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

i doubt you'll find color matched vinyl. even if you use a white thats "close" it will be very noticeably off.

ThermonMer

I think you guys are right. I just picked up some plasti-dip. Going to do the front "L" and call it a day. (And the rear emblems, of course)

ThermonMer

If I have some extra plast-dip, then ill do the grille surround for kicks. Have a strong feeling that I will not like it. 09+ grilles plasti-dipped on non-black cars doesn't look too clean.

SB350

iTrader: (1)

If you have an extra $223.50, you can buy a color matched one from Sewell. Then when your lease is up, sell it in the CL classifieds and put your chrome one back on.