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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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I've come to the conclusion I'm probably never going to get an S4 or RS4 bumper, and still prefer the stock look. I want to paint my lowers, front valence, rear apron, and side molding. I don't really have the money to paint them so I was thinking about using Plasti Dip.

Has anyone done this, I'm not sure how it would look yet, or what kind of Plasti Dip to get?
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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It's worth a try. I've wondered the same thing. If you don't try it first I probably will.
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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isn't your car black. i'm sure glossy spray paint should work pretty well if you sand it properly and clear the crap out of it.
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hiwords
isn't your car black. i'm sure glossy spray paint should work pretty well if you sand it properly and clear the crap out of it.
Yeah it's Brilliant Black. The problem with paint though is that it will chip like crazy.
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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what are you wanting it to look like? if you plasti dip them, it won't look very different..
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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PlastiDip isn't glossy at all.

How does your front and rear look? Are they beat up?

If they're in good condition, just try clear coating it and see if you like it.
 
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by aledelic42
what are you wanting it to look like? if you plasti dip them, it won't look very different..
Yeah true you're right. I just want them to blend more. They are pretty faded. Painting them might be the best bet to get a more uniform look.

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PlastiDip isn't glossy at all.

How does your front and rear look? Are they beat up?

If they're in good condition, just try clear coating it and see if you like it.
DUDE. I want that Euro front valence. Any luck on pulling that part # and do you have any good full frontal shots? Haha
 
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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DUDE. I want that Euro front valence. Any luck on pulling that part # and do you have any good full frontal shots? Haha
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I have a friend in London right now, help me out!
 
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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PM'd.
 
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Euro front valence?

My car is brilliant black and while I thought about, I can't really see the point on a black car. It doesn't detract as much as I think it does on color'd cars.
 



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