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08-10-2008, 01:57 PM
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Was Gonna Go with a BlueBat Rear Valence Overlay But....
I got ambitious yesterday and decided to use my folks' garage and make my diffuser mod a little more permanent.
 It took me about 30 mins and was way easier than I thought it was going to be. Used black bumper paint and I think it turned out really well! I might be looking into a new diffuser all together but for now this is definitely an improvement. Comments welcome as always.  Quick Shot Before:  After Sanding, No going back NOW!!   Finished with Second Coat:  Off with the Tape:  Plate Back On and Out in the Sun to Dry:  All finished up!    
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03 BS G35 Coupe 6MT | All Options w/NAV | Brembos | 20" Maya RT5s 9.5 X 10.5 | Eibach Pro Kit | Stillen Adj Sways | Z-Tube + K&N | MREV-2 | JDM Batt Cover | Alum Pedals | 20% Tint | JDM CCs | Vleds LEDs | Debadged | Bat Overlays | Ionic Grill. 
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08-10-2008, 06:44 PM
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this is something i debated doing as well, but didnt really want to risk a DIY on something so permanent....
what grit sand paper did you use? what kind of paint exactly? (brand, type, kind of black (gloss, flat, etc)) did you use a clear finish? how many coats of black? how many coats of finish? I recently painted my friends grill and did like 5 coats of black and 3 coats of clear after sanding and it turned out really really nice, but am really skeptical about doing it on a car panel ..
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2005 DG G35coupe - Nismo bumper, CF Splitter, Authentic Gialla Grill, Tein 350z Htech, 20'' Axis Pentas, Smoked Clear Corners, 5% Tint all around, black rear valence. Next: Impul Sides / 06 Headlights
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08-10-2008, 06:47 PM
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looks good
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08-10-2008, 06:50 PM
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turned out very nice! great job
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08-10-2008, 08:21 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys!
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I used P400 to scuff up the original paint, then hit it with P1500 after the first coat (probably an unneeded step for most). Only needed 2 coats of black total after sanding. The paint I used was flexible bumper coater:  I picked it up at my local auto paint store for $14 bucks. I did not use any clear coat as I wanted a matte finish. No shine. Some of the pics may have looked a bit shiny as the paint wasn't fully dry or picked up some of the camera's flash.  Quote:
Well, I knew it could be done but I did get some additional courage from a post on here not to long ago. A sedan owner painted his so I figured I could give it a shot. I don't have the link off hand, sorry. Overall, I am very happy with the results and the pics really don't do it justice. I will try and take some better ones soon in a better location. Thanks again for all the positive comments everyone!
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03 BS G35 Coupe 6MT | All Options w/NAV | Brembos | 20" Maya RT5s 9.5 X 10.5 | Eibach Pro Kit | Stillen Adj Sways | Z-Tube + K&N | MREV-2 | JDM Batt Cover | Alum Pedals | 20% Tint | JDM CCs | Vleds LEDs | Debadged | Bat Overlays | Ionic Grill.
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08-10-2008, 08:41 PM
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in regards to P400 and P1500, is that just 400 and 1500 grit sand paper, or is the P a certain type of paper or?..
your thread might give me the courage to do it myself haha 
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2005 DG G35coupe - Nismo bumper, CF Splitter, Authentic Gialla Grill, Tein 350z Htech, 20'' Axis Pentas, Smoked Clear Corners, 5% Tint all around, black rear valence. Next: Impul Sides / 06 Headlights
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08-10-2008, 09:12 PM
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Just regular dry 400 and 1500 grit. P doesn't mean anything. Just the brand I used. Well, if you don't want to jump right to painting, you can get an overlay instead to make sure you like the look on your car. I might still have mine being sent to me. I purchased one from BlueBat a couple days before I decided just to paint.  So if you want it, lemme know. HAHA
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03 BS G35 Coupe 6MT | All Options w/NAV | Brembos | 20" Maya RT5s 9.5 X 10.5 | Eibach Pro Kit | Stillen Adj Sways | Z-Tube + K&N | MREV-2 | JDM Batt Cover | Alum Pedals | 20% Tint | JDM CCs | Vleds LEDs | Debadged | Bat Overlays | Ionic Grill.
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08-11-2008, 11:16 PM
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looks good bro
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