Blacking out chrome etc

[larmyca]

I am looking to black out the chrome and some paint on the front bumper, I keep reading about plasti-dip but it seems to be unavailable in Canada, any other products that work? You other Canadians....I found a vinyl/plastic paint at Canadian Tire, anyone tried that?

[swiss_ralliart]

I am looking to black out the chrome and some paint on the front bumper, I keep reading about plasti-dip but it seems to be unavailable in Canada, any other products that work? You other Canadians....I found a vinyl/plastic paint at Canadian Tire, anyone tried that?

i wouldn't paint it. do it like me, take it to the shop and let it wrap it with vinyl . i just paid like USD$120, it looks like oem and you can remove it anytime!

[MTZL]

Plasti-dip is USD$5-10 & Plasti-dip is also removable.
If you want I can pick up a can of Plasti-dip for you. But the shipping to Canada is gonna cost more than the can itself. :(

[MTZL]

Vinyl has more reflective shine, Plasti-dip is dull matte look.
Depends on your budget & taste.

[larmyca]

thanks a lot guys, I bought some matte black trim paint that I will try 1st on the rear Mitsu emblem....i'll let you know how it works

[geargrinder]

I just used 1.5" black vinyl tape from the auto parts store, it looked good and held up just fine. It probably took all of 15 minutes to put on.

http://clubralliart.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10542/IMG_3570_resize.JPG

[larmyca]

Plasti-dip is USD$5-10 & Plasti-dip is also removable.
If you want I can pick up a can of Plasti-dip for you. But the shipping to Canada is gonna cost more than the can itself. :(

it may b worth it if it is removable, it would only cost 25.00 to ship 5or 6 cans - how can i get the money to u? do u have a paypal acct

[larmyca]

a buddy of mine is going to massa2shits and he is going to a Carquest to see if he can find any PlastiDip( he is going to get head bolts for the new heads I ordered from Summit - ordered heads, pushrods, rocker arms all the gaskets FORGOT the bolts!!)

[swiss_ralliart]

I just used 1.5" black vinyl tape from the auto parts store, it looked good and held up just fine. It probably took all of 15 minutes to put on.

http://clubralliart.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10542/IMG_3570_resize.JPG

sorry off topic:
are these enkei 17" wheels from the evo IX?? i would like too see more pics :D

[MTZL]

it may b worth it if it is removable, it would only cost 25.00 to ship 5or 6 cans - how can i get the money to u? do u have a paypal acct

Sry, I lost my paypal account along time ago.
Ok I cant accept Canadian money exchange rate is different. lol. jk.

You know what, once I've saved some money, maybe by next month, I'll just send you a couple of cans. Hows that? Pm me with your info. Name Address etc.

Unless you gotta to have it RIGHT NOW. IF you can do online bill pay to me.
I can ship it to you the next day & you'll get it however long the shipping takes (ie 5-7days)

Either way pm me we can exchange info.

[MTZL]

ok, I found another alternative
You can order from the link below.
http://www.plastidip.com/ind_where_to_buy.php

Stupid Home Depot doesnt sell it online but this is what I got & what I had paid.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgl/R-100131010/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

[MikeW-RRE]

geargrinder's vinyl solution is the only long lasting nice looking one I have seen mentioned. Also prolly the easist to obtain up in Kanuckistan. Get some semi-gloss sticker material from most any sticker shop.

Mike W

[larmyca]

Thanks a lot guys!

[larmyca]

geargrinder's vinyl solution is the only long lasting nice looking one I have seen mentioned. Also prolly the easist to obtain up in Kanuckistan. Get some semi-gloss sticker material from most any sticker shop.

Mike W

where is RRE?

[MTZL]

Road Race Engineering
13022 LaDana Ct.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 777-1522

[larmyca]

a bit far for me.....:D

[geargrinder]

sorry off topic:
are these enkei 17" wheels from the evo IX?? i would like too see more pics :D
Yes they were, I didn't end up going that route though, I went with Evo X gsr wheels.

[Racegirl]

greargrinder:

Your car look's good, I really like your idea. I have been looking for black vinal tape but all I ever see is 1" thick not 1.5" thick. What auto parts store did you go to to get yours?

Thanks

[geargrinder]

greargrinder:

Your car look's good, I really like your idea. I have been looking for black vinal tape but all I ever see is 1" thick not 1.5" thick. What auto parts store did you go to to get yours?

ThanksI got it from Pep Boys. I happen to be there today buying oil, and saw that they had it still in stock. I'm sure the stock for PB's is all the same. Also, thanks.

[Racegirl]

geargrinder:

Ok I picked up some at Ace Hardware yesterday and put it on the car today. Here is a picture of the results.

Again thanks for the great idea....:)

[larmyca]

geargrinder:

Ok I picked up some at Ace Hardware yesterday and put it on the car today. Here is a picture of the results.

Again thanks for the great idea....:)

Nice! that's tape?

[larmyca]

A buddy picked some up when he was down in the good ole USofA

[geargrinder]

geargrinder:

Ok I picked up some at Ace Hardware yesterday and put it on the car today. Here is a picture of the results.

Again thanks for the great idea....:)
looks perfect, better job than I did.