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Old 03-23-2017 | 04:09 AM
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anybody done their deployable rear spoiler in black. Im toying with the idea. it might look good on a white car. but of course if someone has tried it already...
Old 03-23-2017 | 06:20 AM
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I have a white 997....dont think it would look good but its your car so have at it. I would try something reversible in case you dont love it.
Old 03-23-2017 | 08:25 AM
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Try to plastidip it. Takes no time and is easy to tare off. You can also play with matte or gloss paint. 5-6 layers is recommended I think if you want to tare it off easily. Afterwards you can repaint but at least you have time to evaluate. Actually - it's probably better for RV etc to keep it original and just use plastidip.
Old 03-23-2017 | 09:16 AM
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Check out Autodip. Seriously, I can't say enough about how well it works. Unlike plastijunk, it has a true gloss finish and is actually vinyl wrap in liquid form until it dries. Once it dries, it's wrap. I did my turbo wheels and everyone thinks it's powder coat. My original wheels are safe and original and I can change the color whenever I get bored...like often lol!
Old 03-23-2017 | 09:17 AM
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Rt2 that's what I was thinking of. Plastic dip so it's reversible. But it will take some time to remove and all....
Old 03-23-2017 | 06:48 PM
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Plastidipped

http://share.photobucket.com/sharepr...hp?id=NjcxODc=
Old 03-23-2017 | 06:51 PM
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Takes no time to remove. There's a good video on YouTube.
Old 03-23-2017 | 07:28 PM
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Boom! Cosm3os that what I'm talking about. Thank you. You like it? Is it still on?
Old 03-23-2017 | 08:38 PM
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Looks to me like someone just installed a primed panel and didn't paint it.

Do not like.
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If you are going to spend time to do it, and like how it comes out, I'd skip plastidip if you want a gloss look to match the paint. If you want gloss, check out Autodip. WORLD better then plastidip ...I have ZERO affiliation with them. I just used their product and was shocked how good it is!
Old 03-23-2017 | 09:24 PM
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Still have it. Added a black badge. We'll see how long it holds up. You can always go back. I found the stock silver badge didn't look right.
Old 03-23-2017 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceter
Looks to me like someone just installed a primed panel and didn't paint it.

Do not like.
I'm with you.....but always appreciate when someone goes on the wild side.
Old 03-23-2017 | 11:41 PM
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Here's an old pic of mine. I had my spoiler and bumper guards dipped black for a while before I ditched the white/black look. No reason not to give it a shot since it's so easily reversible.


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jcgms really appreciate your sharing this one. its exactly what i was looking for to see how it would look in a white car..
Old 03-24-2017 | 09:43 AM
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I know it would be a royal pain but have you ever thought about just making the inner part of the louvers gloss black?

I've been thinking about wrapping my car blue (currently black) and leaving the inner louvers gloss black.


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