cheapest way to fix b pillars...
06-25-2010, 06:16 PM
#1
cheapest way to fix b pillars...
i fixed mine this morning... i bought the adhesive vinyl from ebay just for $4.95 go to this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/24-x-...Q5fAccessories
it takes only 20 to 30 minutes to get back same gloss black pillars.
it takes only 20 to 30 minutes to get back same gloss black pillars.
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06-25-2010, 09:53 PM
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How will they hold under the elements. I put some vinyl on mine and the heat made them bubble... I just re-painted mine, best bet imo. But hopefully this vinyl is good.
06-26-2010, 06:59 AM
#6
I've always wondered why they get that faded, rubbed-out look of mine.
Along with the pebble-chipped hood, scratched doors, etc. Acura paint sure is thin.
Not like my previous car, a black Volvo 850T.
What really wants my attentions, however would be the hazy headlight covers,
lightly scratched windshield, and drivers seat with less than it's original back and butt support.
Along with the pebble-chipped hood, scratched doors, etc. Acura paint sure is thin.
Not like my previous car, a black Volvo 850T.
What really wants my attentions, however would be the hazy headlight covers,
lightly scratched windshield, and drivers seat with less than it's original back and butt support.
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06-26-2010, 06:14 PM
#8
I've always wondered why they get that faded, rubbed-out look of mine.
Along with the pebble-chipped hood, scratched doors, etc. Acura paint sure is thin.
Not like my previous car, a black Volvo 850T.
What really wants my attentions, however would be the hazy headlight covers,
lightly scratched windshield, and drivers seat with less than it's original back and butt support.
Along with the pebble-chipped hood, scratched doors, etc. Acura paint sure is thin.
Not like my previous car, a black Volvo 850T.
What really wants my attentions, however would be the hazy headlight covers,
lightly scratched windshield, and drivers seat with less than it's original back and butt support.
06-28-2010, 10:42 AM
#10
06-28-2010, 08:25 PM
#12
ive had my vinyl covered pillars for what, 2-3years now. chicago heat/winters, hail everything. their still on there and look just as good as when i put them on. get quality vinyl that is rated for out door use.
u dont need to take anything out. just sand the pillar smooth, clean it really good and start applying it.
u dont need to take anything out. just sand the pillar smooth, clean it really good and start applying it.
06-28-2010, 08:34 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
06-29-2010, 12:59 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
i fixed mine this morning... i bought the adhesive vinyl from ebay just for $4.95 go to this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/24-x-...Q5fAccessories
it takes only 20 to 30 minutes to get back same gloss black pillars.
it takes only 20 to 30 minutes to get back same gloss black pillars.
06-29-2010, 05:37 PM
#21
07-01-2010, 02:28 PM
#22
Just got mine from that link on ebay. Shipping was fast and quailty looks decent. I will try and put on sometime this month and show some pictures. thanks for the link.
07-01-2010, 05:57 PM
#24
shipping was amazingly fast. make sure you prep the surface. make it even otherwise you will get bubbles in it like i did. but put some pics
07-07-2010, 06:11 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
I decided to do a small test area with no prep other than a wipe down with some isopropyl alchohol:
As you will see, the texture of my peeled paint beneath is apparent upon close inspection; those bumps are not bubbles. The vinyl is very easy to cut with an exacto blade.
I'd debating whether I really want to sand it on-car first or just apply over it.
I'll leave it on the car during the heatwave and see how it removes this weekend before I tackle the whole job.
As you will see, the texture of my peeled paint beneath is apparent upon close inspection; those bumps are not bubbles. The vinyl is very easy to cut with an exacto blade.
I'd debating whether I really want to sand it on-car first or just apply over it.
I'll leave it on the car during the heatwave and see how it removes this weekend before I tackle the whole job.
07-07-2010, 06:22 PM
#26
i just sanded down the pillars 600, 1000, 2000, polishing compound and left it as polished plastic. this way there's no need to replace the vinyl overlay every few years.
07-07-2010, 06:31 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
I thought they were painted metal.... they are completely plastic?
07-07-2010, 11:11 PM
#28
I decided to do a small test area with no prep other than a wipe down with some isopropyl alchohol:
As you will see, the texture of my peeled paint beneath is apparent upon close inspection; those bumps are not bubbles. The vinyl is very easy to cut with an exacto blade.
I'd debating whether I really want to sand it on-car first or just apply over it.
I'll leave it on the car during the heatwave and see how it removes this weekend before I tackle the whole job.
As you will see, the texture of my peeled paint beneath is apparent upon close inspection; those bumps are not bubbles. The vinyl is very easy to cut with an exacto blade.
I'd debating whether I really want to sand it on-car first or just apply over it.
I'll leave it on the car during the heatwave and see how it removes this weekend before I tackle the whole job.
07-08-2010, 09:51 AM
#29
Burning Brakes
08-29-2010, 08:40 AM
#31
Burning Brakes
Here's a shot I just took (the car is filthy):
So, after more than a month of 90 degree plus weather, I am still thrilled with the results. The pillars look brand new again; whenever I pass another TL on the highway I'm always looking at their pillars and theirs look terrible!
Here are my words of wisdom:
(1) Wet sand the exterior of the pillars down first (only what you see with the doors closed). This really takes only 5 minutes per pillar. Take it down to dull matte plastic.
(2) Buy two rolls of the black vinyl to make the install easier. Cut a rectangle that is larger than each pillar by a good 1.5" or more in every dimension. A single roll is enough for maybe 5 pillars, with very little slop factor. What I found it that when applying the vinyl, it is very easy to squew it. Pulling it up again to straighten it out will introduce bubbles. Give yourself a lot of overhand slop so that you don't need to worry about this.
(3) Get a nice plastic applicator; like a bondo blade or plastic putty blade (from the paint section at Home Depot) which is larger than the width of a pillar. Start at the top and peel the backing; apply down the pillar, pulling the backing off as you apply using pressure until you reach the bottom.
(4) Trim the excess with an exacto blade (very little pressure needed). Do NOT try to wrap it around the pillars; cut it right at the bevel all around the edges. Why? The weather stipping around the doors will hit the edge of the vinyl if you wrap it and lift/bunch it all up! (I made this mistake).
(5) When done, your vinyl will cover only the visible edge of the pillars.
On a hot hot day, you may notice some micro bubbling, but it quickly goes away when it cools. Let me tell you, this is the best $10 improvement I've made! Thanks OP for the original Ebay link!
So, after more than a month of 90 degree plus weather, I am still thrilled with the results. The pillars look brand new again; whenever I pass another TL on the highway I'm always looking at their pillars and theirs look terrible!
Here are my words of wisdom:
(1) Wet sand the exterior of the pillars down first (only what you see with the doors closed). This really takes only 5 minutes per pillar. Take it down to dull matte plastic.
(2) Buy two rolls of the black vinyl to make the install easier. Cut a rectangle that is larger than each pillar by a good 1.5" or more in every dimension. A single roll is enough for maybe 5 pillars, with very little slop factor. What I found it that when applying the vinyl, it is very easy to squew it. Pulling it up again to straighten it out will introduce bubbles. Give yourself a lot of overhand slop so that you don't need to worry about this.
(3) Get a nice plastic applicator; like a bondo blade or plastic putty blade (from the paint section at Home Depot) which is larger than the width of a pillar. Start at the top and peel the backing; apply down the pillar, pulling the backing off as you apply using pressure until you reach the bottom.
(4) Trim the excess with an exacto blade (very little pressure needed). Do NOT try to wrap it around the pillars; cut it right at the bevel all around the edges. Why? The weather stipping around the doors will hit the edge of the vinyl if you wrap it and lift/bunch it all up! (I made this mistake).
(5) When done, your vinyl will cover only the visible edge of the pillars.
On a hot hot day, you may notice some micro bubbling, but it quickly goes away when it cools. Let me tell you, this is the best $10 improvement I've made! Thanks OP for the original Ebay link!
08-29-2010, 01:54 PM
#33
Here's a shot I just took (the car is filthy):
So, after more than a month of 90 degree plus weather, I am still thrilled with the results. The pillars look brand new again; whenever I pass another TL on the highway I'm always looking at their pillars and theirs look terrible!
Here are my words of wisdom:
(1) Wet sand the exterior of the pillars down first (only what you see with the doors closed). This really takes only 5 minutes per pillar. Take it down to dull matte plastic.
(2) Buy two rolls of the black vinyl to make the install easier. Cut a rectangle that is larger than each pillar by a good 1.5" or more in every dimension. A single roll is enough for maybe 5 pillars, with very little slop factor. What I found it that when applying the vinyl, it is very easy to squew it. Pulling it up again to straighten it out will introduce bubbles. Give yourself a lot of overhand slop so that you don't need to worry about this.
(3) Get a nice plastic applicator; like a bondo blade or plastic putty blade (from the paint section at Home Depot) which is larger than the width of a pillar. Start at the top and peel the backing; apply down the pillar, pulling the backing off as you apply using pressure until you reach the bottom.
(4) Trim the excess with an exacto blade (very little pressure needed). Do NOT try to wrap it around the pillars; cut it right at the bevel all around the edges. Why? The weather stipping around the doors will hit the edge of the vinyl if you wrap it and lift/bunch it all up! (I made this mistake).
(5) When done, your vinyl will cover only the visible edge of the pillars.
On a hot hot day, you may notice some micro bubbling, but it quickly goes away when it cools. Let me tell you, this is the best $10 improvement I've made! Thanks OP for the original Ebay link!
So, after more than a month of 90 degree plus weather, I am still thrilled with the results. The pillars look brand new again; whenever I pass another TL on the highway I'm always looking at their pillars and theirs look terrible!
Here are my words of wisdom:
(1) Wet sand the exterior of the pillars down first (only what you see with the doors closed). This really takes only 5 minutes per pillar. Take it down to dull matte plastic.
(2) Buy two rolls of the black vinyl to make the install easier. Cut a rectangle that is larger than each pillar by a good 1.5" or more in every dimension. A single roll is enough for maybe 5 pillars, with very little slop factor. What I found it that when applying the vinyl, it is very easy to squew it. Pulling it up again to straighten it out will introduce bubbles. Give yourself a lot of overhand slop so that you don't need to worry about this.
(3) Get a nice plastic applicator; like a bondo blade or plastic putty blade (from the paint section at Home Depot) which is larger than the width of a pillar. Start at the top and peel the backing; apply down the pillar, pulling the backing off as you apply using pressure until you reach the bottom.
(4) Trim the excess with an exacto blade (very little pressure needed). Do NOT try to wrap it around the pillars; cut it right at the bevel all around the edges. Why? The weather stipping around the doors will hit the edge of the vinyl if you wrap it and lift/bunch it all up! (I made this mistake).
(5) When done, your vinyl will cover only the visible edge of the pillars.
On a hot hot day, you may notice some micro bubbling, but it quickly goes away when it cools. Let me tell you, this is the best $10 improvement I've made! Thanks OP for the original Ebay link!
08-31-2010, 10:43 PM
#34
2003 TL-S w/Navi NBP
Mine had been painted with a flat black matte finish paint when I bought the car. Looks fine to me. Flat paint hides imperfections.
I wondered why everyone on here was always complaining about their B pillars, then I saw another TL with bad ones and realized why the complaining. It was only then that I noticed mine had been painted with the black flat paint. Works for me.
I wondered why everyone on here was always complaining about their B pillars, then I saw another TL with bad ones and realized why the complaining. It was only then that I noticed mine had been painted with the black flat paint. Works for me.
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