Center Console Side Garnishes are $350 to replace, I have your fix for free: inside
#41
HQ, that actually looks awesome. From what I've heard and from Nexson, the key is to do a Matte clear to keep the brushed effect. My fear with clearing it too is that whatever I kept hitting it with that damaged it originally, might chip the clear and I'd end up in the same boat. Maybe not...we shall see!
Sirius...not problem man...corner cat is an electric sander, made things easier. Sandpaper is rated in "grit"...the smaller the number, the more bite it has and the more material it removes. SO basically, when polishing metal (or any surface) you start with a large grit...
50 in this case (which is also what leaves the lines that look like brushstrokes).
Follow with 150 grit
then finish with a scotch pad or 450 grit and so on...keep going till it's smooth and you like it.
Good luck...
it's easy and can be done by hand btw...the tool just helped make it easier.
Sirius...not problem man...corner cat is an electric sander, made things easier. Sandpaper is rated in "grit"...the smaller the number, the more bite it has and the more material it removes. SO basically, when polishing metal (or any surface) you start with a large grit...
50 in this case (which is also what leaves the lines that look like brushstrokes).
Follow with 150 grit
then finish with a scotch pad or 450 grit and so on...keep going till it's smooth and you like it.
Good luck...
it's easy and can be done by hand btw...the tool just helped make it easier.
#43
Three Wheelin'
Thanks rockstar, after looking and looking at yours, I think i want to attempt the brushed with clear. I'd be happy with whatever the outcome, my goal now is really just to get rid of the printed look.
Worst case, I could always sand the clear and just keep the aluminum look
This mod never really crossed my mind before, but after seeing how it can look
Worst case, I could always sand the clear and just keep the aluminum look
This mod never really crossed my mind before, but after seeing how it can look
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#45
Center Console Side Garnishes are $350 to replace, I have your fix for free: inside
Thanks
#46
It is real metal, so, in theory that should work! Not sure how much someone would charge to make it happen though...might run you some dough. Plastidip is a pretty good option and the vinyl wrap for SURE (CF)
J.
Thank you, btw.
J.
Thank you, btw.
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#49
allin, I love that you know what prose is and I did not even do that on purpose. Thanks! I was going for haiku
KB1Spec...let me ask you a simple question...what does it take to be a friggin baller like you. I'd get THIS in a heartbeat. Gorgeous?
KB1Spec...let me ask you a simple question...what does it take to be a friggin baller like you. I'd get THIS in a heartbeat. Gorgeous?
#54
Gorgeous. I had a thread open about cf wrapping the garnishes...where did you get yours? I was about to go to stickercity, just wanted the best price/match for my interior.
#56
Drifting
Coat it or...
Rockstar...you miht want to spray it with clear lacquer otherwise it will tarnish and you will start to get black oxidation. It looks great, why don't they do that in the first place?
#57
Thank you sir.
I actually did a layer of polymer wax on it when I first did it. Honestly, still looks great. Worst case I'll sand it back down and do hit it with some clear. Thanks for the suggestions...my fear with adding paint is that I'll end up hitting it and marking it up with the seatbelt again!
I actually did a layer of polymer wax on it when I first did it. Honestly, still looks great. Worst case I'll sand it back down and do hit it with some clear. Thanks for the suggestions...my fear with adding paint is that I'll end up hitting it and marking it up with the seatbelt again!
#59
Safety Car
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I heard if you uses like armour all protectant, it will bring up the glossy look. Also did you use the off brand vinyl or 3M Di Noc?
Thank you sir.
I actually did a layer of polymer wax on it when I first did it. Honestly, still looks great. Worst case I'll sand it back down and do hit it with some clear. Thanks for the suggestions...my fear with adding paint is that I'll end up hitting it and marking it up with the seatbelt again!
I actually did a layer of polymer wax on it when I first did it. Honestly, still looks great. Worst case I'll sand it back down and do hit it with some clear. Thanks for the suggestions...my fear with adding paint is that I'll end up hitting it and marking it up with the seatbelt again!
#61
I used knockoff stuff...
Thanks man, yeah, I guess I can hit it with some armorall or something that will keep the pores of the metal filled and protected. Still looks dang good though, I need to do a final sanding on them and maybe do the door panels too.
Thanks man, yeah, I guess I can hit it with some armorall or something that will keep the pores of the metal filled and protected. Still looks dang good though, I need to do a final sanding on them and maybe do the door panels too.
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#63
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Grab it like you grab your johnson.. and give it a nice tug.
Start at the base.
Start at the base.
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#64
^^^as usual, he's right.
open the center armrest...pry the back UP first with a small flathead...slide it under and twist...it'll pop up....by hand work your way forward...when you get to the front portion, that will pull out TOWARD you.
Just like flogging the dolphin
open the center armrest...pry the back UP first with a small flathead...slide it under and twist...it'll pop up....by hand work your way forward...when you get to the front portion, that will pull out TOWARD you.
Just like flogging the dolphin
#65
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
#66
Instructor
Anodize?
Just a thought. I was wondering if those things were real metal underneath. You could get an anodizing Kit, and anodize the aluminum, that would look sick!!!
#67
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
It's a thin piece of alum over plastic
#68
Instructor
You could get a black oxide kit.. That works when u use a cotton swab or immerse it. It would look sick. I had mizuno mp32 golf clubs that I had black oxide, and the color was awesome. It would go so sweet with the black interior..
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^^^^ that finish would look awesome right
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^^^^ that finish would look awesome right
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#70
Instructor
http://www.epi.com/c/black-oxide/aluminum
It looks like it would be easy.. That stuff is made for aluminum.. They say u can swab it on or immerse it.. But if u immersed it it would soak the exposed plastic. I would ask the company what it does to plastic I have no idea. It will turn metal the same color as those golf clubs though. Look at what regular MP32 look like.. I've seen putters and irons.. But those were all solid forged steel... That kit I linked above is specifically for oxidizing aluminum though
It looks like it would be easy.. That stuff is made for aluminum.. They say u can swab it on or immerse it.. But if u immersed it it would soak the exposed plastic. I would ask the company what it does to plastic I have no idea. It will turn metal the same color as those golf clubs though. Look at what regular MP32 look like.. I've seen putters and irons.. But those were all solid forged steel... That kit I linked above is specifically for oxidizing aluminum though
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