Pics of my repainted front lip spoiler
My front lip spoiler was real scratched up and was an eyesore after I repainted my car. Rather than spending money I didn't have for a new one, I decided to try repainting it with rubberized undercoating as suggested a while back by a fellow forum member. I think it turned out real good.
I just wanted to share a few pictures. I used Westley's rubberized undercoating from Pep-Boys. Tip: hold can a couple feet away from surface and depress button have way. About 3-4 coats should do it. It has a dark black satin textured appearance. Check back with me in a couple months to see how she's holding up. |
another pic:
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Your FD looks really nice. I think I might do the same thing to my front lip spoiler.
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looks pretty good!
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Where do you get that paint from? Do you have a web address so I can get some down here in NZ?
Looks really good! |
I got it from Pep-Boy's here in CA. If you don't have one in NZ I would try an auto parts store that sells paint. Or try the web.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Westley'sŪ Rubberized Undercoating Soundproofs, seals and protects your vehicle from rust and corrosion Protects fenders, frames, rocker panels, hoods, fuel tanks and firewalls Rubberized to withstand the most severe of road and weather conditions Available Size: 20 oz. net wt. aerosol Stock Number: R2300 Customer Service: 800.416.1600 9am - 5pm, Mon.-Fri. CST |
Damn that looks good, now I have to find a beat up R1 lip for my car.
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has anyone heard of line-x? they do the same kind of rubber coating on truck beds and utility vehicles. I was actually thinking of doing this to my lip before, but decided not to. It looks really good though. nice work.
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That actually looks REALLY good!
I think i'm gonna do that to mine after mine gets scratched up more.. right now i just have it painted silver to match the silver body.. but its not lookin so good anymore.. :( |
It's Sweeettt...
It looks better than the original!!! Nice work.... :) Btw, how long did it take to dry up? |
WOW.. great job!!
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Looks good!!!
I wonder if they have something like that here in Italy?:confused: |
screw the lip the rest of your car looks awsome. the paint looks 1 day old. not a spec of dirt or bug mark in it.
Nice lip too |
I just did the same thing to the R1 lip that I got for my FD. I am skeptical that the underbody coating will hold up over the long run. It's pretty soft stuff, and sunshine doesn't help make it any better. Mine isn't installed quite yet (the lazy factor), but when I've installed it and done some driving I'll post an update.
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i'm curious as to why no one paints the R1 lip to match?? Does anyone have pics of this done? or does it realy look bad painted. Thanks.
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Thanks for the compliments. It took a couple hours in the heat to dry to the touch, but I'd wait overnight to re-install it. It's rubber, so it's flexible and won't crack. The beauty of it is it fills in all the scratches and scuffs. If it gets dull, I'm sure some Armor-All with shine it up. If it only lasts a few months I'll re-shoot it again, cause the paints cheaper than a new R-1 lip. Eventually I'll by a new one, but not for awhile.
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Very nice, very clean cym.
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I thought about having painted to match, but the draw back is the paint could crack with the first driveway or curb I hit. On some cars it looks good painted to match and on others it doesn't. I guess it boils down to personal preference.
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Whoaaa..... VERY NICE! That is beautiful. I don't think I'll ever buy a front lip again!
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shiet, i'm going to PEP Boys tonight!!!
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sumbody say matching colored lips??? ill try to git one of every color
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yellow
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silver
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YA know what...i like this silver better:D
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white
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a light blue
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black:eek: nuthing we havent seen before
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lighter blue
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pink:confused:
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AND i thought it didnt exist...heres one of a monteago blue
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a color changing light/dark blue?
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a nice deep mettalic redish
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cant forgit the ever loving purple
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a nice deep blue:D
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and so i think you guys git the point and now knwo what all the colors look liek with a matching lip. heres just another one of red...a better pic.
if ya want/need anymore let me know |
Yeah that's sweet. I painted my R1 spoiler to match my montego blue. It looks nice and all for 2 weeks. Than the curb thrashin, rocks, etc. chips the hell out of it too quik. But it still looks better than black i tell ya!
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Originally posted by tlmuas Yeah that's sweet. I painted my R1 spoiler to match my montego blue. It looks nice and all for 2 weeks. Than the curb thrashin, rocks, etc. chips the hell out of it too quik. But it still looks better than black i tell ya! |
it's wierd, iin some colors teh lip looks better painted, and ugly in others.
I think it could be that i'm so used to seeing the r1 lip not painted, here and in japan. If you do paint it, it must be a very flexible type, otherwise cracks will occur. Maybe the 99spec lip would look better painted hehe. danny |
Originally posted by twinturboteddy shiet, i'm going to PEP Boys tonight!!! Adam |
Originally posted by twinturboteddy shiet, i'm going to PEP Boys tonight!!! Originally posted by OptusX4 Damn, that's awesome! I'm goin' tonight too! Adam Ditto -m |
Personally, I like the black lip on my red FD a lot more than the painted ones I've seen. I had always thought about putting one of these on until I saw Rob's. NICE JOB!
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oh, PEP boys... have another reason to go there other than buying a bottle of wax or wiper blades. hehe
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Originally posted by RX7Elmo i'm curious as to why no one paints the R1 lip to match?? Does anyone have pics of this done? or does it realy look bad painted. Thanks. |
Originally posted by TpCpLaYa silver |
Originally posted by Quickfini Hey thats my car haha.. :) |
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