Quick Stillen Lip fit pic!
02-28-2013, 07:52 PM
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Quick Stillen Lip fit pic!
Just got in today! Makes a huge difference, now to paint or leave as is!? Leaning towards painting....
What I used to paint, Really good match!
I was going to paint bottom grille black but might just leave it all white...
What I used to paint, Really good match!
I was going to paint bottom grille black but might just leave it all white...
Last edited by MIA_SHIFT; 03-10-2013 at 05:33 PM. Reason: Updated pics
02-28-2013, 07:57 PM
#3
Hmm.. I don't know.
For some reason, I think either way would look good, just make sure to polish or clear coat the lip instead of just matte.
Reminds me of that 4thgen Panda person. He/She was unique like that, yet it still looked pretty good.
EDIT: Obviously, remove the sticker lol.
For some reason, I think either way would look good, just make sure to polish or clear coat the lip instead of just matte.
Reminds me of that 4thgen Panda person. He/She was unique like that, yet it still looked pretty good.
EDIT: Obviously, remove the sticker lol.
02-28-2013, 08:05 PM
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Hmm.. I don't know.
For some reason, I think either way would look good, just make sure to polish or clear coat the lip instead of just matte.
Reminds me of that 4thgen Panda person. He/She was unique like that, yet it still looked pretty good.
EDIT: Obviously, remove the sticker lol.
For some reason, I think either way would look good, just make sure to polish or clear coat the lip instead of just matte.
Reminds me of that 4thgen Panda person. He/She was unique like that, yet it still looked pretty good.
EDIT: Obviously, remove the sticker lol.
03-03-2013, 08:42 PM
#23
At cknaub heres the link for the stillen side skirts
http://www.stillen.com/product/body-...745-50916.html
http://www.stillen.com/product/body-...745-50916.html
03-08-2013, 05:17 PM
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lmalatino116 .... thanks for the link !! i love those side skirts a must have .. im hoping my wheels r in by next week then will post some pics on here !
03-08-2013, 07:33 PM
#30
Look forward to the pics. I plan are getting the skirts myself will make the car look even more sexy
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/401933...-nissan-maxima
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/401933...-nissan-maxima
03-10-2013, 06:41 PM
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I never even thought of painting the lip myself but it looks like it would be about 50% cheaper to just spray paint it.
The pics look pretty good!
How would you rate the quality of doing it yourself vs having an auto body shop do it?
Did you have to sand the lip prior to painting?
After you installed the lip, did you blend the bumper with the aerosol can?
How many coats did you do? Three base, two clear?
The pics look pretty good!
How would you rate the quality of doing it yourself vs having an auto body shop do it?
Did you have to sand the lip prior to painting?
After you installed the lip, did you blend the bumper with the aerosol can?
How many coats did you do? Three base, two clear?
03-10-2013, 08:19 PM
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Thanks fellas! Automotive touch up is official!
Thanks man!
I like to do mods myself, keeps me entertained lol it was pretty easy, long as you take your time with the project. I hit the lip with a scotch pad and comet, made sure it was all dull, hit it with a adhesion primer, basecoat,mid coat and finally a clear coat... 3 coats each.., started to prep Friday night... Was thinking about painting middle black but once I tried it on, I liked the way it looked all white, I'll prob paint it black In the future but for now it'll stay white, hope that helps!
I never even thought of painting the lip myself but it looks like it would be about 50% cheaper to just spray paint it.
The pics look pretty good!
How would you rate the quality of doing it yourself vs having an auto body shop do it?
Did you have to sand the lip prior to painting?
After you installed the lip, did you blend the bumper with the aerosol can?
How many coats did you do? Three base, two clear?
The pics look pretty good!
How would you rate the quality of doing it yourself vs having an auto body shop do it?
Did you have to sand the lip prior to painting?
After you installed the lip, did you blend the bumper with the aerosol can?
How many coats did you do? Three base, two clear?
Thanks man!
I like to do mods myself, keeps me entertained lol it was pretty easy, long as you take your time with the project. I hit the lip with a scotch pad and comet, made sure it was all dull, hit it with a adhesion primer, basecoat,mid coat and finally a clear coat... 3 coats each.., started to prep Friday night... Was thinking about painting middle black but once I tried it on, I liked the way it looked all white, I'll prob paint it black In the future but for now it'll stay white, hope that helps!
03-11-2013, 03:29 PM
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Thanks fellas! Automotive touch up is official!
Thanks man!
I like to do mods myself, keeps me entertained lol it was pretty easy, long as you take your time with the project. I hit the lip with a scotch pad and comet, made sure it was all dull, hit it with a adhesion primer, basecoat,mid coat and finally a clear coat... 3 coats each.., started to prep Friday night... Was thinking about painting middle black but once I tried it on, I liked the way it looked all white, I'll prob paint it black In the future but for now it'll stay white, hope that helps!
Thanks man!
I like to do mods myself, keeps me entertained lol it was pretty easy, long as you take your time with the project. I hit the lip with a scotch pad and comet, made sure it was all dull, hit it with a adhesion primer, basecoat,mid coat and finally a clear coat... 3 coats each.., started to prep Friday night... Was thinking about painting middle black but once I tried it on, I liked the way it looked all white, I'll prob paint it black In the future but for now it'll stay white, hope that helps!
03-11-2013, 07:21 PM
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MIA..did you paint it in the garage or outside. Maybe I will give it a shot of doing this myself because I Keep getting paint chips from rocks. Do I have to recoat anything because it is already painted? Or can I just go over it? Do I have to sand anything or smooth it out? and 3 Coats of how many minutes in between!
03-15-2013, 08:57 PM
#38
Just installed my front lip today but had it painted to match the factory paint cost more but IMO has a better appearance.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/401933...-nissan-maxima
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/401933...-nissan-maxima
Last edited by lmalatino116; 03-15-2013 at 10:27 PM.
03-16-2013, 07:48 AM
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