2G TSX Chat, Chit, and General Info Thread
07-16-2014, 06:11 PM
Three Wheelin'
If you have a Pep Boys near you they carry all the colors and the glossifier.
I cleaned my wheels with degreaser which worked well. Mask off the tire, people say you don't need to but it was pretty much impossible to get it all off the tire. rubbing alchohol will work fine too I'd think. Plastidip is weird shit, it sticks to everything.
I cleaned my wheels with degreaser which worked well. Mask off the tire, people say you don't need to but it was pretty much impossible to get it all off the tire. rubbing alchohol will work fine too I'd think. Plastidip is weird shit, it sticks to everything.
07-16-2014, 06:22 PM
Three Wheelin'
Yeah advanced auto just started carrying it too.. When we did my buddies chrome trim on his vw cc we cleaned it w denatured alcohol. U can find it in the paint section at lowes next to the acetone.. Fuck Home Depot.. Why not give people the option.. The rustoleum "flexi dip" shit sucks my cheap indian friend bought it on sale at the depot cuz it was cheaper and that shit sprayed out like silly string, so thick it was harder to keep an even coat on something as small as an emblem smh.. Stick with the original since it's the same price as the generic when not on sale
I was going to stick with the original "Plasti Dip" from the beginning since it's well known, I know rust-oleum is just trying to jump on the bandwagon with Plasti Dip now since the market has grown for that product.
Thanks for the tip on the alcohol, I'll look out for it next time I go out.
07-16-2014, 08:33 PM
I have done this on the last 4 cars:
Full bumper, hood, front of fenders, mirrors, roof above windshield, windshield pillars, fenders behind wheel, door/quarters before wheel and bumper after wheel, rear bumper, behind door handles.
After seeing a piece of wooden pallet get thrown onto the hood of one of my last cars while driving on the highway and not having any scratches in the paint (only a minor dent which the film would not prevent). I have done it on every car since.
Getting the lights done can cause them to over heat..
The key is to pick a good installer and choose top material. Some companies have had yellowing issues. All mine have been 3M and I have not had an issue.
Cheers
Full bumper, hood, front of fenders, mirrors, roof above windshield, windshield pillars, fenders behind wheel, door/quarters before wheel and bumper after wheel, rear bumper, behind door handles.
After seeing a piece of wooden pallet get thrown onto the hood of one of my last cars while driving on the highway and not having any scratches in the paint (only a minor dent which the film would not prevent). I have done it on every car since.
Getting the lights done can cause them to over heat..
The key is to pick a good installer and choose top material. Some companies have had yellowing issues. All mine have been 3M and I have not had an issue.
Cheers
07-16-2014, 11:48 PM
TSX AMG Type //M i-VVT
Literally everything they were carrying in the isle was rust-oleum besides two rows for the Plasti Dip. Lol, so the funny thing is I went with a friend and he asked the guy (who had came up to us and was telling us they had more plasti dip in the front) which one was better and he was like, they're both the same. He was cool though, he wasn't forcing rust-oleum down our throats, actually told us Lowe's carried the other kinds of plasti dip lol.
I was going to stick with the original "Plasti Dip" from the beginning since it's well known, I know rust-oleum is just trying to jump on the bandwagon with Plasti Dip now since the market has grown for that product.
Thanks for the tip on the alcohol, I'll look out for it next time I go out.
I was going to stick with the original "Plasti Dip" from the beginning since it's well known, I know rust-oleum is just trying to jump on the bandwagon with Plasti Dip now since the market has grown for that product.
Thanks for the tip on the alcohol, I'll look out for it next time I go out.
Also, before you spray, warm the cans under hot water for a few minutes, helps it spray evenly MUCH better and you get a better / smoother finish.
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rawger (07-17-2014)
07-17-2014, 08:30 AM
VTEC just kicked in, yo!
Just realized the 2011+ euro CU2's foglight cover is black and not chrome...
Looks so much better imo... need to dip mine soon
Looks so much better imo... need to dip mine soon
07-17-2014, 09:33 AM
TSX AMG Type //M i-VVT
yeah black looks way better.
07-17-2014, 09:51 AM
Everyday I'm rofling
Once you go black you never go back
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xtcnrice (07-17-2014)
07-17-2014, 10:34 AM
and center grille is 100% open too.
07-17-2014, 10:48 AM
i need some help.
i bought a nice classic car. has AM radio.
need some help adding some discreet audio and not spend a ton of money.
i want to leave the dash radio as is.
the good thing is I have lots of space behind the seat.
some limitations:
my phone has no hard drive so just loading music to it wont work.
i guess I am looking for something like an iPod doc with amp and speakers that i can power from 12v.
i will get a proclip mount or similar to mount and charge my phone. I can mount from under dash. but has no HD and data plan kills streaming.
i currently do not have any spare devices to use as a HD or iPod so that has to be bought too.
some pics:
i bought a nice classic car. has AM radio.
need some help adding some discreet audio and not spend a ton of money.
i want to leave the dash radio as is.
the good thing is I have lots of space behind the seat.
some limitations:
my phone has no hard drive so just loading music to it wont work.
i guess I am looking for something like an iPod doc with amp and speakers that i can power from 12v.
i will get a proclip mount or similar to mount and charge my phone. I can mount from under dash. but has no HD and data plan kills streaming.
i currently do not have any spare devices to use as a HD or iPod so that has to be bought too.
some pics:
07-17-2014, 11:20 AM
TSX AMG Type //M i-VVT
well if you want to leave the dash as-is then why not put an amp under the seat (or wherever there is space) and wire that to the car's speakers, then plug in your iPod or phone to the amp? So bypass the existing radio entirely.
07-17-2014, 11:36 AM
factory is ONE speaker in the middle of the dash.
and its 10 ohms.
and yeah thats what im looking for. a ipod dock or ipod and amp and speakers that all can be powered from 12v. dont go near the factory radio.
I have room behind or under the seat for plenty of stuff. am looking for ideas of actual items that will run on 12 v adapter.
and its 10 ohms.
and yeah thats what im looking for. a ipod dock or ipod and amp and speakers that all can be powered from 12v. dont go near the factory radio.
I have room behind or under the seat for plenty of stuff. am looking for ideas of actual items that will run on 12 v adapter.
07-17-2014, 12:12 PM
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07-17-2014, 12:33 PM
Everyday I'm rofling
Pretty self explanatory.
07-17-2014, 12:37 PM
Drifting
#Koreans
07-17-2014, 02:01 PM
Three Wheelin'
07-17-2014, 02:03 PM
Three Wheelin'
Lol the fuck?
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MC MiYoung3269 (07-18-2014)
07-17-2014, 02:24 PM
i need some help.
i bought a nice classic car. has AM radio.
need some help adding some discreet audio and not spend a ton of money.
i want to leave the dash radio as is.
the good thing is I have lots of space behind the seat.
some limitations:
my phone has no hard drive so just loading music to it wont work.
i guess I am looking for something like an iPod doc with amp and speakers that i can power from 12v.
i will get a proclip mount or similar to mount and charge my phone. I can mount from under dash. but has no HD and data plan kills streaming.
i currently do not have any spare devices to use as a HD or iPod so that has to be bought too.
some pics:
i bought a nice classic car. has AM radio.
need some help adding some discreet audio and not spend a ton of money.
i want to leave the dash radio as is.
the good thing is I have lots of space behind the seat.
some limitations:
my phone has no hard drive so just loading music to it wont work.
i guess I am looking for something like an iPod doc with amp and speakers that i can power from 12v.
i will get a proclip mount or similar to mount and charge my phone. I can mount from under dash. but has no HD and data plan kills streaming.
i currently do not have any spare devices to use as a HD or iPod so that has to be bought too.
some pics:
07-17-2014, 03:25 PM
Goodbye.
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07-17-2014, 03:41 PM
07-17-2014, 04:28 PM
Three Wheelin'
07-18-2014, 01:49 AM
Three Wheelin'
I'm reading XMT360 (like damaged mentioned) or Klasse AIO. They're also a lot cheaper than one 8oz bottle of Wolfgang swirl remover for $28...An answer within 20 hours would be appreciated so I can use the 20% off + free shipping from AutoGeek.
07-18-2014, 07:27 AM
ROTAREDOM
@ rawger... There's a nice break of car talk and just pictures around page 9 or 10 lol.
It's easy on the eyes haha
It's easy on the eyes haha
07-18-2014, 08:51 AM
TSX AMG Type //M i-VVT
iCrap, can you recommend any good all in one products? I am a lazy ass that can not go through with 3 different products. I'm reading XMT360 (like damaged mentioned) or Klasse AIO. They're also a lot cheaper than one 8oz bottle of Wolfgang swirl remover for $28...
An answer within 20 hours would be appreciated so I can use the 20% off + free shipping from AutoGeek.
I'm reading XMT360 (like damaged mentioned) or Klasse AIO. They're also a lot cheaper than one 8oz bottle of Wolfgang swirl remover for $28...An answer within 20 hours would be appreciated so I can use the 20% off + free shipping from AutoGeek.
http://www.autogeek.net/poli-seal.html
07-18-2014, 08:58 AM
VTEC just kicked in, yo!
07-18-2014, 10:06 AM
Itz JDM y0!
Accidental post.
Last edited by VR1; 07-18-2014 at 10:16 AM.
07-18-2014, 10:25 AM
Itz JDM y0!
Hello
https://flic.kr/p/onyUkN <- click
If someone could paste the bbcode for me that would be nice since I just ran out of international data.
https://flic.kr/p/onyUkN <- click
If someone could paste the bbcode for me that would be nice since I just ran out of international data.
07-18-2014, 10:26 AM
Itz JDM y0!
Hello
https://flic.kr/p/onyUkN
If someone could paste the bbcode for me that would be nice since I just ran out of international data.
https://flic.kr/p/onyUkN
If someone could paste the bbcode for me that would be nice since I just ran out of international data.
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xtcnrice (07-18-2014)
07-18-2014, 01:12 PM
Everyday I'm rofling
Hello
https://flic.kr/p/onyUkN
If someone could paste the bbcode for me that would be nice since I just ran out of international data.
https://flic.kr/p/onyUkN
If someone could paste the bbcode for me that would be nice since I just ran out of international data.
07-18-2014, 01:51 PM
Three Wheelin'
07-18-2014, 02:33 PM
TSX AMG Type //M i-VVT
Ugly but really functional phone charger / holder. phone suctions onto the pad and it also charges it wirelessley.
need to de-uglify it lol.
need to de-uglify it lol.
Last edited by iCrap; 07-18-2014 at 02:38 PM.
07-18-2014, 03:21 PM
Everyday I'm rofling
Plastidip it
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MC MiYoung3269 (07-18-2014)
07-18-2014, 03:44 PM
Three Wheelin'
Yeah i've heard good stuff about the XMT. Also, this stuff
http://www.autogeek.net/poli-seal.html
http://www.autogeek.net/poli-seal.html
I understand that you can go the route iCrap did and use several products that will give a much better final result, but as a noob at this, I don't want to overwhelm myself with a 3 step process. Plus as long as I can get the paint 70-80% corrected, I'll be happy with it for now. I've seen some before and after pictures that are still impressive to me for a one step process.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...0-finally.html
07-18-2014, 03:51 PM
the meguiars micro fiber pads along with the finish product would get you the same result and I think for cheaper/ when you price the pads and the stuff.
07-18-2014, 09:15 PM
Three Wheelin'