Anyone Painted their Rear Spoiler Black: Retro
12-15-2014 | 11:01 PM
#33
Pro
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From: Detroit, MI
The picture gives you the idea though.
12-15-2014 | 11:08 PM
#34
Racer
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Completed the Plastidip. The job looks good from a distance but once you get close you notice the imperfections along the edge. There are no distinct lines to follow so I had to make up my own while masking. Regarding the aesthetics, it is a change but not necessarily an improvement. I'll live with it for a few days and if it remains appealing I'll have some one do it professionally with paint. Thanks for the Plastidip recommendation.
Cheers.
Cheers.
12-19-2014 | 09:18 PM
#36
6th Gear
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From: Lancashire UK
I've got a seal grey 996 c4s cab. Am thinking of having it wrapped in red.
Also thinking of having the spoiler and mirrors wrapped in pseudo carbon fibre...
Always wanted it to be red, and wrapping is reversible...
Also thinking of having the spoiler and mirrors wrapped in pseudo carbon fibre...
Always wanted it to be red, and wrapping is reversible...
03-11-2015 | 02:07 AM
#37
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From: Miami, FL
Completed the Plastidip. The job looks good from a distance but once you get close you notice the imperfections along the edge. There are no distinct lines to follow so I had to make up my own while masking. Regarding the aesthetics, it is a change but not necessarily an improvement. I'll live with it for a few days and if it remains appealing I'll have some one do it professionally with paint. Thanks for the Plastidip recommendation. Cheers.
Liked it so much I did a rennlist search as soon as I got home! Seriously considering on my white 997, figure can't go wrong since it's totally reversible.
JC
03-15-2015 | 11:05 AM
#39
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It was me on Kendall. The plastidip has held up perfectly. I like the look and plan on making it permanent. Once it starts peeling or fading I'm going to have it painted professionally. I do think this modification works best aesthetically with whites, reds and yellows. Especially with the black carrera script and bumperets. Hey, if Magnus Walker can modify 911s then why can't we!
03-22-2015 | 12:39 AM
#40
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From: Madison, WI
I joined the bandwagon! Didn't bother taping off the bottom of the spoiler, just dipped the whole thing because I'm lazy 
Also did the wheels today because mine look like they've touched every curb in the continental US of A.
Also did the wheels today because mine look like they've touched every curb in the continental US of A.
03-22-2015 | 09:33 AM
#43
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From: Madison, WI
Thanks! I was really just too lazy to try and mask off the back "lip" of the wing like you did 
Either way I think it looks great, and so far the BMW crowd (with whom I hang) seems to think it looks pretty good.
Either way I think it looks great, and so far the BMW crowd (with whom I hang) seems to think it looks pretty good.
03-23-2015 | 11:34 AM
#45
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I was bored and had an hour to kill. Going with the OP theme of retro I did a quick tape off to see what a early wing with rubberized section might look like. I peeled it off afterwards. I'd have to come up with the best tape and peal method for a clean line. Kinda looked cool, cant beat the way this stuff just peels off, so cool. Will likely do the center section and see if I like that against the silver, I do have stain black wheels so I like the way the black breaks it up a bit.