The $9 Lip
#1
The $9 Lip
I saw it on some forums, thought I would give it a shot. Hoping I don't get flamed. First Instructions
1) Buy this, I got it for $9 at Home Depot. It's by Frost King, 9' roll, feel free to get more
2) Lift car to make life easier
3) Adore engine prior to work :O'
4) Put tape on the outline of the bumper to temporarily hold the rubber. I can see the outline from the scratchers on my bumper
5) Putting it on there is self explanatory, cut the ends to your preference. I thought it would look complete if it went the whole way, but the creases will be there. No way getting past that
6) Pinned it with these. The rubber is porous so it's not hard pulling them out
Results
Personally I think it looks great, and it saves my bumper from more damage. Happy since it's so cheap and I've been wanting a cosmetic mod.
Opinions??? This was too easy of a job
1) Buy this, I got it for $9 at Home Depot. It's by Frost King, 9' roll, feel free to get more
2) Lift car to make life easier
3) Adore engine prior to work :O'
4) Put tape on the outline of the bumper to temporarily hold the rubber. I can see the outline from the scratchers on my bumper
5) Putting it on there is self explanatory, cut the ends to your preference. I thought it would look complete if it went the whole way, but the creases will be there. No way getting past that
6) Pinned it with these. The rubber is porous so it's not hard pulling them out
Results
Personally I think it looks great, and it saves my bumper from more damage. Happy since it's so cheap and I've been wanting a cosmetic mod.
Opinions??? This was too easy of a job
Last edited by D I R T Y I 3 0; 07-14-2012 at 08:23 AM.
#6
There was no need for a write up lolol, Took 30 minutes for me since I had to eyeball and fix it a few times. Still have to fix the sides
#7
#9
LOOKS GREAT! my bud with a 190e told me about this and i was like AWESOME! he's got a white black theme going so it looks good. i don't have the money for a stillen body kit and with tein s-techs coming on a body kit would make it wayy to low during winter. this is perfect!
question, where did you pin it and how many did you use and they don't pop off? safe hwy runs ok?
i wonder how it would look like all around... i've seen civics with those factory-like small black body kits, its nothing crazy but looks a lil sportier than stock.
question, where did you pin it and how many did you use and they don't pop off? safe hwy runs ok?
i wonder how it would look like all around... i've seen civics with those factory-like small black body kits, its nothing crazy but looks a lil sportier than stock.
Last edited by carsnwomen91; 07-11-2012 at 09:50 PM.
#10
LOOKS GREAT! my bud with a 190e told me about this and i was like AWESOME! he's got a white black theme going so it looks good. i don't have the money for a stillen body kit and with tein s-techs coming on a body kit would make it wayy to low during winter. this is perfect!
question, where did you pin it and how many did you use and they don't pop off? safe hwy runs ok?
i wonder how it would look like all around... i've seen civics with those factory-like small black body kits, its nothing crazy but looks a lil sportier than stock.
question, where did you pin it and how many did you use and they don't pop off? safe hwy runs ok?
i wonder how it would look like all around... i've seen civics with those factory-like small black body kits, its nothing crazy but looks a lil sportier than stock.
I'll take a pic, I used a fair bit all around. I pinned it RIGHT BEFORE the crease that brings the lip down, NOT on the crease otherwise youd see where the pin is from the front of the car. There's no recommended number, just however much to keep it in place. Yep, my pins are holding it up on the highway.
I think putting it all around look like cheap, front is good enough. Just imagine telling people, "I have a Home Depot body kit." Lol no...lip is satisfying enough
#17
#18
Am painting the front tomorrow and would like opinions, what do yall think is best. First original, then my two others
I think I'm doing the grill for sure
I think I'm doing the grill for sure
Last edited by D I R T Y I 3 0; 07-13-2012 at 10:52 PM.
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#21
Yep my handles are chrome too, but I'm going to do one thing at a time
#24
Maybe hit the HD lip with Plastidip too?
#27
I think I'd black out the fins and hit the lip.
#28
#31
alone it would look bad but i just thought of a theme... if he continues plasti dipping certain parts it'll all come together.
mirrors, door handles, upper and lower moldings on the doors... chris, care to make a photshop of that? lol hope it doesn't look cheesy
that grill looks a lot better now, nice work
mirrors, door handles, upper and lower moldings on the doors... chris, care to make a photshop of that? lol hope it doesn't look cheesy
that grill looks a lot better now, nice work
#32
alone it would look bad but i just thought of a theme... if he continues plasti dipping certain parts it'll all come together.
mirrors, door handles, upper and lower moldings on the doors... chris, care to make a photshop of that? lol hope it doesn't look cheesy
that grill looks a lot better now, nice work
mirrors, door handles, upper and lower moldings on the doors... chris, care to make a photshop of that? lol hope it doesn't look cheesy
that grill looks a lot better now, nice work
This was quite easy, and plastidip is cheap. I easily recommend it to anyone
Last edited by D I R T Y I 3 0; 07-14-2012 at 04:35 PM.
#33
I have a feeling it's going to look cheesy.