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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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All Black FTW!
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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wow, I got exactly the same ride as you..... anyway, I went with black/white carbon fiber (7 pieces)....however my kit is in the mail ....but it should look something like the picture attached above. Did you use spray for your taillights or the smoke film? I used the film on mine, but i jacked up too much of the material for practice, so I ran out of it, and now need to order more...(the good news is, now I know how to apply it without scratches, etc.)....
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Where??
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:45 AM
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I'm interested in plasti-dipping the silver strip in the front bumper and my two key holes. Is there a DIY on the key holes? They remain functional, huh?
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Art83
wow, I got exactly the same ride as you..... anyway, I went with black/white carbon fiber (7 pieces)....however my kit is in the mail ....but it should look something like the picture attached above. Did you use spray for your taillights or the smoke film? I used the film on mine, but i jacked up too much of the material for practice, so I ran out of it, and now need to order more...(the good news is, now I know how to apply it without scratches, etc.)....
I used smoked tint film I bought on ebay. I had bought only 2 sheets and lucked out not running into any issues. I used the leftover pieces for my side markers and reflectors. For the carbon black roundels I don't have any other carbon black on the car so not sure I want to have it look out of place I guess. I guess for now I'm looking at black overlays for the black/white look or black/black.


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I'm interested in plasti-dipping the silver strip in the front bumper and my two key holes. Is there a DIY on the key holes? They remain functional, huh?
For the keyholes I just taped them off and sprayed them. I'm sure they are functional but with keyless entry and the trunk button I never use them. If I had to key into them the plasti-dip would probably tear or come off the slot the key would go into.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Thanks,

I think the black/black roundels look amazing. I'd want them on the steering wheel, the center caps of the tires and on both ends of the car.

I figured the key slots 'would' work, you'd just have to clean/reapply afterward. Using the key is an emergency situation anyway. You removed the front grill strip to spray it, or just taped it up?

Dean
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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I bought a matte grille and just replaced the OEM.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I am a fan of the carbon!!!
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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ebay even sells badges/logos to cover the key slots, they look nice if you want to do anything to them,,,
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Here is a great post on DIY roundels: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250146
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