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Old 07-09-2013, 01:37 AM
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Dude. Your car looks so damn sweet.

Artfully done, and I like the theme... blacked out, with a twist.
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Brad that looks really good. Is it possible to do a roof with that stuff?
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Digging the lip but have to pass on the mirrors.
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Old 07-09-2013, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
You'd probably be able to find a shop by googling "hydro dip" then enter your city, or state. There's a few online sources too.
Another nice thing about this is if you find a part that's just primed rather than color matched, this is a perfect situation for Hydro dipping since it's ready to go, and you won't have to pay for a painted part.

The more I think about this I think I may get my grill logo dipped like my mirrors & spoiler, would kind of tie it together a bit better and possibly my Trunk logo too, stay tuned..........................................
Thanks i really appreciate the help! It seems like a really good option instead if paying extra for cf. so im guessing it should hold up like a paintjob because it has clear coat right?
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MACS
Dude. Your car looks so damn sweet.

Artfully done, and I like the theme... blacked out, with a twist.
Thank you MACS, you're looks damn sweet too
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunny G
Brad that looks really good. Is it possible to do a roof with that stuff?
Thanks Sunny, the process (at least as far as I know) involves submersing the part in a water-filled vat. I haven't heard of any strictly surface applications, but maybe there is
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Digging the lip but have to pass on the mirrors.
I think if you saw them on the car you might like them a bit more, on their own they stand out quite a bit, especially in the pics. Glad you're digging the lip
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Old 07-09-2013, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Collin_95
Thanks i really appreciate the help! It seems like a really good option instead if paying extra for cf. so im guessing it should hold up like a paintjob because it has clear coat right?
From all I can tell and from some of the reading I've done it should hold up just fine. The guy that did the work had a sample sprayed on a ceramic tile and I couldn't scratch it. I think the only concern would be if the car is in direct sunlight daily, some clearcoats can turn a bit yellowish over the years.
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Old 07-09-2013, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Digging the lip but have to pass on the mirrors.
I feel the same. The pieces on their own are beautiful, but on the car not so much. It's like I can see the car's boxer shorts over its jeans, and that's not a tasteful thing in any context.

But for some reason, the lip looks right (in these pictures).
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Old 07-09-2013, 10:08 AM
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Thank you blnewt! I wonder if they could do wheels...
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I feel the same. The pieces on their own are beautiful, but on the car not so much. It's like I can see the car's boxer shorts over its jeans, and that's not a tasteful thing in any context.

But for some reason, the lip looks right (in these pictures).
Thanks (I think ) Like I mentioned to Robert, they tend to flow better when you see the car as a whole, and I still may shade them for less contrast.
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Originally Posted by Collin_95
Thank you blnewt! I wonder if they could do wheels...
The shop that did my parts also does wheels. He had a sample wheel done in snakeskin, looked like a nice job.
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The shop that did my parts also does wheels. He had a sample wheel done in snakeskin, looked like a nice job.
Hmm, wonder if they could do the face of the wheel and then have a polished lip. Would be a great option if the faces of the wheel were slightly scratched. Think it'd hold up to the heat of the brakes?
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Old 07-09-2013, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
I still may shade them for less contrast.
As in VHT Nite-Shades? Yes, absolutely do that. All 3 pieces.

Good idea.
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Old 07-09-2013, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
As in VHT Nite-Shades? Yes, absolutely do that. All 3 pieces.

Good idea.
If I did that I would do what I did w/ my tails, sand w/ 2000, then apply 1 coat Nightshades, sand 2000, then a clear coat, sand 2000, then final polish w/ Ultimate compound and a wax.
BTW John, installing your sway bars this morning, I'll let you know how it goes
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