Aspen white Friday
02-09-2018, 09:18 AM
#16
I have all the parts already, just need the bumper cover which I'll be getting from Inna/Subaru new.
Asked my paint guy about it, and he's like "umm, 51E is not a pearl, so its way cheaper". That really made my morning
Aside from that, the only other thing I wanna do is the tail overlays and the car is done on the outside
Asked my paint guy about it, and he's like "umm, 51E is not a pearl, so its way cheaper". That really made my morning
Aside from that, the only other thing I wanna do is the tail overlays and the car is done on the outside
02-09-2018, 09:20 AM
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Antelope, CA
Posts: 124
Car Info: 2012 WRX HATch
I painted my taillights with Nightshades red paint. Turned out great and they don't fade or peel off. I also applied about 10 coats of UV sun blocking clear coat. I did them almost 4 years ago and they still look new.
02-09-2018, 09:36 AM
#23
Dirty Purple Ukrainian
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In the Purple Land
Posts: 4,431
Car Info: SUBARU BROOM
i have all the parts already, just need the bumper cover which i'll be getting from inna/subaru new.
Asked my paint guy about it, and he's like "umm, 51e is not a pearl, so its way cheaper". That really made my morning
aside from that, the only other thing i wanna do is the tail overlays and the car is done on the outside
Asked my paint guy about it, and he's like "umm, 51e is not a pearl, so its way cheaper". That really made my morning
aside from that, the only other thing i wanna do is the tail overlays and the car is done on the outside
02-09-2018, 09:36 AM
#24
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Antelope, CA
Posts: 124
Car Info: 2012 WRX HATch
https://i.imgur.com/RbzfXzO.jpg
02-09-2018, 09:48 AM
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Antelope, CA
Posts: 124
Car Info: 2012 WRX HATch
Took them off the car then used newspaper and tape to mask off any inner plastic I didn't want to spray. I sanded it with I think 1000 grit lightly before spraying. I did maybe 6 -8 light coats of the red then 1-2 coats of black tint then 10 coats of clear. After about two weeks I used a buffer with an aggressive polish to polish any imperfections out. Its not Auto shop quality but its pretty good in my opinion and I'm happy with the results. I just wish I would have done the outline of the turn signal. I got lazy and didn't tape those off.
