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...

 

That looks hot. Not sure if you should painted or leave at is

 

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.

 

paint it

 

Ya feel me! but ima throw some paint on it!

 

Nah man that sticker gives me extra HP son!!

 

Cool. Show the end result. Cannot go wrong with either choice.

 

Mos def, now.....to paint middle black or just paint all white ?? #Decisions

 

Yes x3 on painting it! Looks sick though!

 

Paint it

 

color match paint and clearcoat that biitch

 

if you leave it, paint the bottom bumper a flat black so it matches your lip.

 

Painted....make sure you do a good job on prepping...or you'll end up like me with peeling off after 6 months

 

Paint it... It would look stupid the way it is

 

Paint = clean look

 

Do what you want to. I vote paint it, however.

 

You should paint it..I have mine in Gloss black..but everything eventually will be two-toned. Congrats on the lift MIA, you definitely deserve it!

 

Looks good... I vote paint it to match.

 

Paint it!

 

where is the best place and deal to buy a stillen lip?? have been searching alot also has anyone found the side panels that stillen makes ??

 

by the way paint it !!

 

I like it very nice.

 

At cknaub heres the link for the stillen side skirts

http://www.stillen.com/product/body-...745-50916.html

 

Thanks y'all!! I decided to paint it, looks way better, what the hell was I thinkin!? Ill post updated pics shortly!

 

Mia Shift, I'm thinking of getting a Stillen lip myself, where did you get yours painted, and how much did it run you?
Thanks

 

Paint It for the Million times said....

 

I trust you already have your answer... An alternative is to paint it one color and place a wrap in the middle...

 

Looks good. I'm glad u decieded to paint it. Guess Im the only one who saw the post where u stated you were painting it. haha

 

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 !

 

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

 

Updated pics, I was going to paint the bottom grille black but kinda like how it looks all white...





This is what I used to paint, REALLY good match!

 

Nice and clean!

 

Very very nice!

I too use automotive touch up, perfect match!

 

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?

 

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!

 

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!

 

Whattup Guido! I painted in garage, keeps bugs and dust out! Stunk of the crib a bit tho lol ughhhh I'm guessing its inevitable to not have chips, I'm already thinking of when and how to touch up when it comes up...I'm guessing I will mask off, scuff up lightly with a scotch pad and do the whole process all over.... I waited 30min for each coat.... The clear I waited a day! Are you on the org on Facebook?

 

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

 

Looks good man!

If you don't mind sharing ... What did it cost to paint?

 

$200 but well worth it

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/401933...-nissan-maxima