I tinted my sidemarkers and 'tested' my gunmetal idea

[ssvr6]

I tinted the side markers and painted my 'debadged' civic emblem. (I wanted to test the color before I painted my "H"'s.

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I'll take some pics of them installed tomorrow as well as lit up.


Steve

[IceD out N CALI]

good work steve, cant wait to see those pics of them installed:)

[2K2RedSiR2NV]

Nice Job they look great!! :p

How many coats of paint did u use??

[ssvr6]

For the side markers:

1. Clean them with Simple Green and dry them off well.
2. Sand with 2000 grit wet sand paper (This gives the paint a better surface to adhere to).
3. Place in a well ventilated area on a piece of card board or news paper
4. I started with approx 3 coats. When I put the ambers down (After painting the reds) I added 2 more coats. I did 5 straight on the ambers (Approx).
5. I let them dry (laquer can't be clear coated. At least, I couldn't find a clear coat for laquer.)

The badge was also cleaned and sanded. Then I put 2 or 3 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear.


Steve

[gpt]

That looks REALLY good! Are you gonna put the Civic Badge back?

[Suk02Si]

that looks real nice. After you pull off the Civic badge, is it possible to pop it back in?

[ssvr6]

Nah, the civic badge isn't going back on. I had it laying around and wanted to test the paint job on there first. I guess you could try to reattach it, but it wouldn't look too hot IMO.

I'll be painting my "H" badges. The front one pops out and I'm buying a new rear one. I'll just remove the old one and paint the new one.

The Si's are coming off as well. Less is always more. ;)


Steve

[CgSi]

Damn, the front "H" will look good. I want to see pics...I might try it out in black

Thanks

[ssvr6]

Ok, here they all installed! (Sorry about the dirty ass car.)











The painted badge against the car for a color comparison.








Now, I just need to get a new rear "H" and remove the front one and I'll be all done. I'm also going to be removing my Injen intake and painting it as well.


Steve

[gpt]

Again good job. It makes your car look really clean!

[civic hatch boi]

looking good.. but you gotta drop ur car dawg! hehe

[ULTRAMANIA]

ahhh.. not bad... that's pretty cool... thumbs up

[ssvr6]

Here are the night shots.

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Sorry for all of the pics, but some were interested in how they lit up after being painted.

Steve

[myeverlovinsir]

tks for the pics Steve, took my civic badge off just recently and will next have to get at the sidemarkers. Nice work!:D

Edit: the civic badge has a silver hue to it, kinda cool as well.

[IceD out N CALI]

looks good