WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY? - Page 148 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

marky · 06-14-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cade01

I did the red myself, lots of VHT red, wet sanding, and polishing. I think I'm going to redo it though. I haven't had the intake on long enough to see a difference, it's no louder than my stock intake box with a K&N though, kinda disappointed in that. It has a nice straight shot to the throttle body so that's a plus.

yeah im thinking of doing mine red or just get after market ones.. i see your light has that matt like finish and not a shiny red candy like.. thats what im going for.. people do spray it with clear coat after 3/4 coats of red VHT.. still thinking if i should do it.. dont want to screw it up.. this can be redone or permeant?

Cade01 · 06-14-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by marky

i see your light has that matt like finish and not a shiny red candy like.. thats what im going for.. people do spray it with clear coat after 3/4 coats of red VHT.. still thinking if i should do it.. dont want to screw it up.. this can be redone or permeant?

I'm not sure what you mean, I can see my face in them when there isn't a light mist on them, the final step was with plastic polish. I sprayed till they were darker than I wanted(so I had extra thickness), then I wet sanded with 800 grit down to 2500(I think), then I went to a heavy(red) buffing compound, then to a light compound, cleaner wax, finally plastic polish. I will remove it with mineral spirits or paint thinner when I'm ready to redo it with the Metalcast red and Spray Max clear coat I have.

WolfsFang · 06-14-2013, 01:15 AM

I removed everything from the catback since some friends and I were bored and wanted to know how it sounded like.....Car is so loud and I cant put my exhaust back on since all this damn rain.

marky · 06-14-2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cade01

I'm not sure what you mean, I can see my face in them when there isn't a light mist on them, the final step was with plastic polish. I sprayed till they were darker than I wanted(so I had extra thickness), then I wet sanded with 800 grit down to 2500(I think), then I went to a heavy(red) buffing compound, then to a light compound, cleaner wax, finally plastic polish. I will remove it with mineral spirits or paint thinner when I'm ready to redo it with the Metalcast red and Spray Max clear coat I have.

i mean like a hazy kind of look not a glossy... with lots of after markets lights that everyone getting im sure the price of stock rear lights will be cheaper..

cool post a pic

nbafandan · 06-14-2013, 02:07 AM

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Cade01 · 06-14-2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by marky

i mean like a hazy kind of look not a glossy... with lots of ifter markets lights that everyone getting im sure the price of stock rear lights will be cheaper..

cool post a pic

I knew what you meant when you said a matte finish, mine are really shiny(or glossy if you will) they are just a lot darker than most people spray them. They just had some condensation on the from the temperature dropping.

BlueDubbinTDI · 06-14-2013, 01:14 PM

a 5000k HID kit, LED turns (non switchback), and center console insert plaque thing should arrive in the mail today. Pics if everything gets installed to my satisfaction.

Jolaessss · 06-14-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitigir

some time i wonder how are such drivers passed the driving test and obtained license. I hope you get her back soon. Btw, did you take this opportunity to throw in a body kit ? Or some upgrade ?

LOL! seriously right? I feel like once they get their license, they just disregard everything they learned. shame! Thank you, I just heard that I'll be getting her back on the 25th, so basically I'll be without her for a month!

I'm actually waiting for my catback exhaust. Once that comes in, ill bring it to the repair shop and ask them to install it for me. Kinda want to do it myself though. haha

John.Hong · 06-14-2013, 03:47 PM

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Just didn't know if it were hard to reach

Yeah a little awkward at first but i just put my thumb on the extender itself and just push into place. Its not bad lol.

tasinene · 06-14-2013, 03:57 PM

stuck in my little center plaque that came in today...even the little things make me happy
Attachment 40828

Overland'n'5thGEN · 06-14-2013, 05:38 PM

Detailed the snot out of her. Made me realize I need to put a new better detail kit together.

sent from a Galaxy SIII...

Overland'n'5thGEN · 06-14-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tasinene

stuck in my little center plaque that came in today...even the little things make me happy
Attachment 40828

Got one to but slightly different with her name on it. It just fits that space so well.

sent from a Galaxy SIII...

Tromatic · 06-14-2013, 06:20 PM

Admired it's sexy stock form after seeing a totally f-ed up one on the road.

tasinene · 06-14-2013, 06:30 PM

Not sure what you're currently using, but a few weeks ago I ordered the sampler kit from Adam's Polishes. I've heard great things about their products so I decided to check it out and I've loved everything I've used so far.

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Originally Posted by Overland'n'5thGEN

Detailed the snot out of her. Made me realize I need to put a new better detail kit together.

sent from a Galaxy SIII...

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