[b1gmac88]

Hey guys.. OK so i've had the car for about 4 days and ive already done the Kidney grill and tackled the lower mesh grills to match it today. Here is a DIY to do this EASY and Risk free mod.

First of all I used:

- PLASTI-DIP (love this stuff!)
- 3M Blue tape
- Small paint brush
- Clip broken off from a 50 cent pen





So I started off by Blue Taping the lower grills which is the longest step of the process.




I started off by trying to paint it slowly with that little brush and a sponge but it was taking WAY too long. SO instead I just sprayed on a layer of the Plasti-Dip. Now the cool thing about Plasti-dip is that if you over spray onto the bumper all you have to do is wait for 10 seconds and then just wipe it off with a paper towel.

Here is a picture of some over spray which was easily and completely wiped off




Now i let each coat dry for about 10 minutes and didnt worry about being too perfect with it all because i knew i could touch it up later. Just as long as you get about 90-95% of the grill your good.

After I let the 4th coat dry i pulled the tape off.
Here is where the paintbrush and Clip come in.
As you start seeing the little spots you missed spray some Plasti-dip into a plastic cup and use the little brush to touch up everything you missed..

DONT WORRY about getting a little paint on the bumper. Wait about 20 seconds and take the clip part of the pen that you broke off and run it along the line where the grill attaches to the bumper (picture) This will take any paint on the bumper right off.





If you see that you over sprayed a little near the fog lights just wrap some tissue or paper towel around the pen clip and stick in in the cracks to get all the spray.

The whole process took about 2-3 hours because i waited 10 minutes in between coats and tried to be as neat as possible. I felt really comfortable about it because the plasti-dip isnt permanent so i knew i could take it off if i made a mistake.

Some people drove by while i was spraying the grill and i could just imagine what they were saying. " OMG that dude is spray painting his 40,000$ car.WHATS HE DOING!?" lol.

I am going to leave it to dry tonight and then wash the car tomorrow and tell you how it holds up..

Sorry for the bad quality iphone pics but i hope this DIY helps..I will take some better pictures tomorrow when i get the car washed. Thanks

[Trauma Junkie]

Looks great, on my "to do" list this week.

[StatenEye]

Did you washt the car? And did the paint get on the intercooler?
Thanks

[gian335]

IM guessing if u just spray it right at the center grille where the intercooler is, u will get some spray paint on it 4 sure.

This is definately on my 2 do list.

[b1gmac88]

Originally Posted by gian335

IM guessing if u just spray it right at the center grille where the intercooler is, u will get some spray paint on it 4 sure.

This is definately on my 2 do list.

I actually dont think I got any on the intercooler.. The intercooler is pretty far back from the grill and because of the mesh hardly any spray gets through. I sprayed the grill from about 8-10 inches so for it to reach the intercooler (another 10 inches or so) would be a long way.

Im washing the car today so i will let you know

[b1gmac88]

UPdate: Got the car washed and its all good.. They even powerwashed the front and the stuff stayed on really well. I think one little part chipped off but you cant notice it at all and i can just touch it up next time i have some time.

Thanks

[FCP Euro]

Awesome job. That came out excellent.