The Official Evo X Bumper Mod Thread
05-19-2010, 10:44 PM
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you CAN rattle can it, just dont ask me to redo it for you with rattle can on ur bumper. Had bad experiences. If you rattle can it, sand it with 400 grit untill THERE IS NO GLOSS LEFT ON THE PARTS YOU ARE GOING TO SPRAY. GLOSS IS BAD. After your done sanding id still go over it with a scotch pad just to make sure everything is scuffed up good still. Then use the Duplicolor Automotive paint youll find in autozone or something. Just get something that says automotive if you can. And then clearcoat over it to protect against rock chips. If you want a flat color, put flat clear over it. You will thank me later
05-19-2010, 11:10 PM
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Rattle can jobs do suck... if done poorly. But I've seen full paint jobs done on cars and didn't know it was done with a rattle can until told. It's a different technique and takes a little practice.
Oh yeah... and tape edges do suck.
Oh yeah... and tape edges do suck.
05-19-2010, 11:12 PM
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his tape lines are actually excellent. I dont see the yellow your talking about but he didnt do it the way I do them and spray the entire inside of the intercooler area black.
Rattle can sucks period as far as durability, longevity, adhesion, UV protection, and shine. But for a cheap mod if prepped right, taped right, and using the best possible rattle can you can find, you can wind up with a decent looking result that should last a long time
Rattle can sucks period as far as durability, longevity, adhesion, UV protection, and shine. But for a cheap mod if prepped right, taped right, and using the best possible rattle can you can find, you can wind up with a decent looking result that should last a long time
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05-19-2010, 11:20 PM
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Btw... I was speaking of tape edges in general. Sometimes they bleed through and make you touch up.
Rattle can sucks period as far as durability, longevity, adhesion, UV protection, and shine. But for a cheap mod if prepped right, taped right, and using the best possible rattle can you can find, you can wind up with a decent looking result that should last a long time
Agreed.
Rattle can sucks period as far as durability, longevity, adhesion, UV protection, and shine. But for a cheap mod if prepped right, taped right, and using the best possible rattle can you can find, you can wind up with a decent looking result that should last a long time
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05-20-2010, 12:01 AM
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ya his lines are pretty good from what i can see but shouldve done the whole inner air damn and gone with the lines of the opening then it would look 1000000xs better
05-20-2010, 08:56 AM
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his tape lines are actually excellent. I dont see the yellow your talking about but he didnt do it the way I do them and spray the entire inside of the intercooler area black.
Rattle can sucks period as far as durability, longevity, adhesion, UV protection, and shine. But for a cheap mod if prepped right, taped right, and using the best possible rattle can you can find, you can wind up with a decent looking result that should last a long time
Rattle can sucks period as far as durability, longevity, adhesion, UV protection, and shine. But for a cheap mod if prepped right, taped right, and using the best possible rattle can you can find, you can wind up with a decent looking result that should last a long time
05-20-2010, 09:05 AM
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so ill have it professionally done for next time
05-23-2010, 09:22 PM
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i dunno how i feel about sport red tint. I think that color with chrome stockers dropped real low is SUCH a clean looking car. Adding too much black takes away from it IMHO. Those cars with chrome wheels dropped and dark window tint and chrome headlights looks amazing
05-23-2010, 10:08 PM
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Nahh, you got it all wrong.. Since the sport red is already a dark shade it goes great with black. Just the right amount of contrast. looks even better at night when the car looks like a black metallic. I had chrome projectors and the stock wheels up until a little while ago, and I thought it looked like ass. But to each his own...
05-23-2010, 11:18 PM
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oh i like it man it dont look bad, my buddy had a sport red 2.4 on sportlines with meaty tires, magnaflow exhaust, projectos. **** was so nice. i just miss it. But that orange SS with the low pro and chrome stockers reminded me of it
05-24-2010, 12:20 AM
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Haha cool man. The orange really turned out nice on your car. I have been following the thread and it was a great paint job.
My dad just painted his 73' Bronco II orange and it turned out pretty good.
My dad just painted his 73' Bronco II orange and it turned out pretty good.
05-24-2010, 12:23 PM
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do you guys think duplicolor satin black wheel paint will hold up to the test of time if prepped properly? I don't want an overly shiny finish I want, well satin ... 
adding the wheel clear would protect more i know but i want to avoid a glossy a look. or what would you recommend for a proper paint to do this? (in a rattle can that is...) Thanks!
adding the wheel clear would protect more i know but i want to avoid a glossy a look. or what would you recommend for a proper paint to do this? (in a rattle can that is...) Thanks!
05-24-2010, 02:24 PM
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It will work ok go to menadrs and get there black Epoxy appliance paint in spray can you'll love the results if your a diy'er
And if you don't want it to shine buy a non luster clear coat problem solved
And if you don't want it to shine buy a non luster clear coat problem solved
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05-24-2010, 03:10 PM
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blue balt looks great! who makes a no luster clear? im limited to walmart, napa and canadian tire as well as hardware stores for my paint selection :P lol... i just thought doing my wheels at the same time... may has well have them match...
