So, I was looking at those black mats thinking...they need a little somthin'. So, I sanded the tops of the letters "TL", cleaned them with alcohol, then painted them RED with a tire paint pen. What do ya think...



I think it looks pretty damn good with the Red Type S stuff all over the car.

Simple, yet effective in catching the eye, no?

 

Looks pretty good, props on the creative idea!

 

i dont see anything...jk

 

red tire paint huh .... hmmm very nice man...

 

That's hella nice!! I wonder how mine would look in blue? What exactly (paint) did you use? Brand? Link to where to get it?

 

I like it! Good craftsmanship there. IMO that red paint looks best in the Type-S; for the base TLs, maybe a color match to the exterior paint.

I'm moving this thread out of Photo Gallery to the main forum to help you gain some deserved exposure.

 

Here's what I got...
Hot Tires

...but I got it at the local Advance Auto Parts store. I think it was like $6.

I wanted to use a paint that would stick to the rubber surface and not come off...maybe something pliable, thus, the tire paint.

 

from me

 

That looks awesome!

 

Looks real cool! That red is DEF a eye catcher!

Creative Idea!

 

I'm totally trying this with the testor blue model paint I painted my shift knob gate pattern with.

Great Job!

 

Careful, it may crack and look like sh!t. The Testor is an acrylic and hardens instead of staying pliable. I thought of that before deciding on the tire paint.

 

Kudos! I hope I can find green for my 04TL.

 

niiiiccee!

 

That looks really cool. Good idea.

 

yeah, but those mats don't flex regularly lile tires though. I'll give it a shot. Good thing about acryllics, paint thinner take it right off... so if does crack up, I can try again.

 

They really only flex when you take them out for cleaning. Post up a pic when you're done.

 

Great idea.......... A+ for the creativity!

 

Hmmm. I like. I think I'm going to do mine in silver to match the exterior color.

 

Looks good...I think they should have made the 'S' Symbol on the head rest RED! But good job se7vn!

 

great idea. too bad i have the weathertech mats.

 

+1 !!

I've thought the same thing. Hold tight, I'm working on some sort of embroidery solution. I'm thinking RED stitching to match the Type S badge! I'll keep ya posted.

I was also thinking that maybe someone had made some replacement headrests already embroidered, but can't seem to find any.

 

Se7en...just let me know! Do you think something like this would work?

http://www.turtlefeathers.com/text/a...-main-dye.html
http://www.leatherworldtech.com/Auto...=Mercedes-Benz

 

looks good!

 

I THINK that would work. I'm not sure I'm good enough to paint inside the embossed leather. I was thinking more of a stitching...

...or maybe sending them off to a company that would do it for me.

 

looks great se7en, very creative use of the mats.

can't wait to see how the headrests turn out. Keep us posted on it.

 

thumbs up on this mod. that's pretty neat

 

x2

 

I agree on both counts! Also think they ought to have put the Type S logo on the carpet floormats in Silver and Red like the trunk badges. I mean it would cost them no more than the Silver TL embroidery and would look really sharp.

 

Very nice, se7en


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That's pretty slick...nice, simple, and good looking.

 

testors is an enamel, not acrylic. But you're right about it probably flaking off. Acrylic paints are more flexible, but I wouldnt use them in a wear area like that.

 

def a dude. my only problem is my cars NBP (black) lol so cant really paint em black. i think silver wouldnt be too bad tho

 

i agree

 

Always thought the mats look too plain jane, good idea!. I wouldn't be too concerned about flex. They'll bend only when you need to take your mats out to clean. In that case you just gotta lift them out being conscious not to bend that area.

Also that area being high traffic is less likely as most normal people will pass their feet over in front of the logo. I doubt many will step there, but never doubt the occasional talented gymnastic dodo who will find their feet right where you don't want them at a mission to smear your artwork.

I gotta try this in silver or blue... Pep Boys didn't have anything like this when I looked today.

BTW get those red lighted sills and complete the look! It will look wicked!

 

My daughter steps all over them when riding. She likes to sit with her legs bent and not straight...oh, and she is a gymnast

I've already installed the blue LEDs - like your avatar.

And sorry for the dirty sills...it FINALLY rained here after about three weeks of dryness and I got caught out in it

 

That looks great, those mats definitely need some spicing up.

I am planning on doing the same thing. I will sand the logo down and clean it before applying the paint. My question is: Will factory WDP touch up work well? I could always remove if it looks like crap, or throw on another coat if needed.

Thanks

 

I bet that type of paint will be too thin and will come right off the rubber. You need something that'll stick to the rubber, a paint that is thicker.

 

Thanks.
I suppose any white would work, it doesn't really need the pearl.
I'll look for white tire paint to do it with.

 

mmmm tempted