From a "Type R" to a "Type S"
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Blue Guru
JDM Oz
Lookin good buddy, reminds me of do-luck purple though, that was my first though. I've not got chocolate on the brain like some :lol:
The plasti dip stuff sounds good
The plasti dip stuff sounds good
I work with a lot of women, I worry that their way of thinking may be rubbing off on me!
Paul Smith
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Yes and No, it's all getting removed tonight - apart from the lower chrome surround on the grille.
Something to remember for those of you who are going to attempt it, take your time and mask up properly or remember to to take a blade a long the edges of the tape. Why, I removed all of the tape last night on one side of the car and took a Stanley blade along any part where the Plasti-dipp had cured/dried up to the tape. As I was gently removing it, I pulled up a small section, which you cannot just stick back down. In a rage, I pulled the whole thing off :blush:
The tin is finished so I cannot leave one piece in chrome with the rest in black so it is all coming off.
As a back up, and a more permanent solution, I have black vinyl that was recommended to me by a member in the states on the TSX Club. Better finish and more durable.
mutsaip
Members
Thanks for the advice, I had been thinking of using plasti dip for the door trim. Some weeks back before the rains I had done the lower chrome door trims in 3M carbon vinyl. Yep it seems durable alright despite numerous car washes and bad weather. I will soon do it all again in matte black vinyl coz the carbon effect doesn't look right to me.
Blue Guru
JDM Oz
Ah well, at least noone can say you never tried your best buddy. Looks like vinyl is the safest option
Paul Smith
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I've been asked to show my car at a Phoenix Honda showroom in June and I'm also taking pictures on behalf of Total HONDA for the event also :lol:
Will get some images up of the engine bay shortly.
The Mugen spoiler is in Primer at the moment. Colour and Lacquer going on this week.
I had a few parcels from Japan delivered today also
Will get some images up of the engine bay shortly.
The Mugen spoiler is in Primer at the moment. Colour and Lacquer going on this week.
I had a few parcels from Japan delivered today also
Blanco808
Members
Which branch of Phoenix Honda Paul ? and what date in June?
Blue Guru
JDM Oz
I think i heard something about that. Is that linwood honda or something?
Your CL9 is looking mighty fine buddy! Are you gonna have another go at the plasti dip on the sides?
Your CL9 is looking mighty fine buddy! Are you gonna have another go at the plasti dip on the sides?
Blue Guru
JDM Oz
Just saw you got some parcels from japan, dont tease us like that! At least get some pics up! B) :lol:
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
+2!!!!!
Paul Smith
Members
My apologies for the lack of pictures.
Had a couple of photo shoots over the weekend so pictures of my own pride and joy have been few and far between.
Lighting stands, Speedlites, and my Flash Slave Triggers arrived at the weekend though, so plenty of pictures to follow . . . in due course :blush:
I was taking pictures at a meet with the Civinfo Owners Club a couple of Sundays back and one of the Phoenix Mugen reps took a shining to my car. He casually handed me the Mugen brochure . . . . "it's all in bl***y Japanese" I said :lol: Told him that my wing was the only Mugen part on the car and that was a fake :wub:
Anyone attending the "Phoenix Rise and Shine" event at Phoenix Linwood on the 24th June 2012?
I'll be there, and I'm thinking of entering the ATS for the show and shine
Had a couple of photo shoots over the weekend so pictures of my own pride and joy have been few and far between.
Lighting stands, Speedlites, and my Flash Slave Triggers arrived at the weekend though, so plenty of pictures to follow . . . in due course :blush:
I was taking pictures at a meet with the Civinfo Owners Club a couple of Sundays back and one of the Phoenix Mugen reps took a shining to my car. He casually handed me the Mugen brochure . . . . "it's all in bl***y Japanese" I said :lol: Told him that my wing was the only Mugen part on the car and that was a fake :wub:
Anyone attending the "Phoenix Rise and Shine" event at Phoenix Linwood on the 24th June 2012?
I'll be there, and I'm thinking of entering the ATS for the show and shine
Blue Guru
JDM Oz
Ah right, photographic equipment B) I saw the pics of the f150 lightning thingy and i think i really need to send my car to you to spruce it up as it really needs it buddy :lol: Did he let you keep the brochure? lol
Not sure on the linwood meet, i might be a poss but ill know nearer the time
Not sure on the linwood meet, i might be a poss but ill know nearer the time
Paul Smith
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I'll post up a thread on the F150 Harley Davidson Edition at some point but I need to add text to keep it topical.
For anyone else wanting to see, pictures can be found here - Fod F150 Harley Davidson - Supercharged
They were sized for a forum as some forums do not automatically re-size images :angry:
Remember to hit "Liked" if you like what you see.
As for your car mate, you know where I am if you need any advice or my services
I took pictures of my engine bay before going to work this morning so I'll try and get some up tonight
Paul Smith
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As promised, packages from Japan . . . nothing Mugen I'm afraid :wub:
Picture of the lower chrome surround plasti-dipped.
Some more purple to be added
New Wheel Nuts -
Earthing Kit that I've still to cut to length -
And finally, a quick shot of the bay ( 1 week after detailing ) -
Picture of the lower chrome surround plasti-dipped.
Some more purple to be added
New Wheel Nuts -
Earthing Kit that I've still to cut to length -
And finally, a quick shot of the bay ( 1 week after detailing
) -
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
I can't see the pics
Paul Smith
Members
Strange, never had an issue before, fixed now
luvmyaccord
6th & Type R Mod
YUM!!!!!!!!
A few people i know have gone for the Cadburys purple, and have to say it is amazing! The little details look amazing dude!!!! They add soooo much to the overall look of the car, without being 'in your face'. Good job!!!! B) B) B) B)
A few people i know have gone for the Cadburys purple, and have to say it is amazing! The little details look amazing dude!!!! They add soooo much to the overall look of the car, without being 'in your face'. Good job!!!! B) B) B) B)
Blue Guru
JDM Oz
lovin the purple accents buddy, the bonnet stay is one that i've never seen anyone ever paying any attention to, so its cool that you got that done purple too. Likin the new purchases too B)
Paul Smith
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I was given a price a week before by the Powder Coaters, so I thought "if it's metal it's getting coated"
There is still loads to do under there, any bare metal is going to get polished up and you may have noticed that I've taken some coarse sand paper to the intake manifold and started on that.
There is still loads to do under there, any bare metal is going to get polished up and you may have noticed that I've taken some coarse sand paper to the intake manifold and started on that.
Paul Smith
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Small update then.
Window chrome all wrapped, took me 2 nights but it looks OEM so I'm happy with that-
Purchased yet another shade of purple to add some colour to my engine bay
Had the dremel out a couple of nights ago, went through 6 drill bits polishing components under the bonnet
Window chrome all wrapped, took me 2 nights but it looks OEM so I'm happy with that-
Purchased yet another shade of purple to add some colour to my engine bay
Had the dremel out a couple of nights ago, went through 6 drill bits polishing components under the bonnet
mutsaip
Members
Been eagerly awaiting an update, WOW!! Looks really nice with blacked out trim- perfectly done
Paul Smith
Members
Not my own pictures, I was working for Total Car Publications on the day of the event so my pictures will be featured in Total Honda.
Taken by another member on Civinfo -
What you don't see in the pictures is all the new fittings I've painted
Will try and get some pictures up soon.
Taken by another member on Civinfo -
What you don't see in the pictures is all the new fittings I've painted
Will try and get some pictures up soon.
Nas80
Members
really like your car mate - its tidy
just wondering is the difference the handling / speed big between the type R and Type S?
Ive only ever been a passenger in a type R im just wondering if it holds the road as good.
just wondering is the difference the handling / speed big between the type R and Type S?
Ive only ever been a passenger in a type R im just wondering if it holds the road as good.
cnjaccord
Members
Class car mate, how would you rate the koni compared to standard suspension for comfort? Does it feel bumpier?
mutsaip
Members
Lookin super sharp Had my Koni Sports shocks installed today, I think they are really good- set them right & I would say they are better than standard. Koni FSDs are said to be way better than most.
Had my Koni Sports shocks installed today, I think they are really good- set them right & I would say they are better than standard. Koni FSDs are said to be way better than most.