Btrthnezr3's TW GE8, Adele
#203
Welp, I think I'm gonna take the plunge.
Tried out some taping methods this afternoon--gonna get the paint soon and black out that rear diffuser.
I'll post up the results.
I'm really really nervous but you gotta take a chance, right?
Tried out some taping methods this afternoon--gonna get the paint soon and black out that rear diffuser.
I'll post up the results.
I'm really really nervous but you gotta take a chance, right?
#205
Looks great. Your car has come such a long way, in a short amount of time too. I need to get off my ass and do that already. Ive been so busy
Can you believe I havent washed my car since december? It looks absolutely disgusting.
Keep up the good work!
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Keep up the good work!
#208
Looks GREAT!
Adele's turning out to be one fine lady! ![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Just a suggestion to you TW owners who have done this to your rear "diffuser." Grab Honda's 'Rear Bumper Applique':
Honda Rear Bumper Applique Fit - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories (it's obviously only $39.99 from Bernardi Parts right now... that's cheaper than any place else. Check shipping rates from the "usual" places though).
I think the [black] rear applique would set off the black "diffuser". Only my opinion, of course.
BTW, Btrthnezr3... is 'Adele' pronounced "A-dell", or is she pronounced "A-dell-ee"? Can't get a lady's name wrong, ya' know!
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Just a suggestion to you TW owners who have done this to your rear "diffuser." Grab Honda's 'Rear Bumper Applique':
Honda Rear Bumper Applique Fit - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories (it's obviously only $39.99 from Bernardi Parts right now... that's cheaper than any place else. Check shipping rates from the "usual" places though).
I think the [black] rear applique would set off the black "diffuser". Only my opinion, of course.
BTW, Btrthnezr3... is 'Adele' pronounced "A-dell", or is she pronounced "A-dell-ee"? Can't get a lady's name wrong, ya' know!
![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#209
LOL annunc8...it's prounounced "a-dell"
Thanks for the compliments guys...I'm working on her.
I think I've decided on some time attack style rims...now which pattern? LOL.
But that will be in September.
Not sure what's up next. Probably a few little things...shift boot, interior led's, stuff like that...
Thanks for the compliments guys...I'm working on her.
I think I've decided on some time attack style rims...now which pattern? LOL.
But that will be in September.
Not sure what's up next. Probably a few little things...shift boot, interior led's, stuff like that...
#210
Looks GREAT!
Adele's turning out to be one fine lady! ![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Just a suggestion to you TW owners who have done this to your rear "diffuser." Grab Honda's 'Rear Bumper Applique':
Honda Rear Bumper Applique Fit - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories (it's obviously only $39.99 from Bernardi Parts right now... that's cheaper than any place else. Check shipping rates from the "usual" places though).
I think the [black] rear applique would set off the black "diffuser". Only my opinion, of course.
BTW, Btrthnezr3... is 'Adele' pronounced "A-dell", or is she pronounced "A-dell-ee"? Can't get a lady's name wrong, ya' know!![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Just a suggestion to you TW owners who have done this to your rear "diffuser." Grab Honda's 'Rear Bumper Applique':
Honda Rear Bumper Applique Fit - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories (it's obviously only $39.99 from Bernardi Parts right now... that's cheaper than any place else. Check shipping rates from the "usual" places though).
I think the [black] rear applique would set off the black "diffuser". Only my opinion, of course.
BTW, Btrthnezr3... is 'Adele' pronounced "A-dell", or is she pronounced "A-dell-ee"? Can't get a lady's name wrong, ya' know!
![Wink](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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#212
I was gonna say the same thing! looks almost exactly like the JDM rear "BUTT" it sticks out a lot more...ill take some pics over the weekend, got a new color way in mind and this weekend is really going to tell me if this is what i want or not!
#213
Do not I say do not buy that piece of crap. I had my dealer put one on when I bought the car. It looks like crap. Corners look like someone cut them poorly with dull scissors.Way over priced too. Hell any piece of vinyl would likely provide protection. I have mine rolled up sitting in garage. $20 gets it.
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I've seen the Honda appliques and they're professional-looking... no uneven or bad corner cuts. Are you sure it was a definite Honda OEM applique?
Anyway, thanks for warning... I'll check it out again at my friend's dealer (he knows the owner) before I actually order one. If they're crap, I wouldn't want to spend what they charge for it either.
Out of curiosity, did you have problems getting it off? Any leftover residue, paint damage, etc? I stated in another post a Honda tech said they were easy to remove, and harmless to paint after removal... using the proper materials.
Thanks B3sr.
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#214
Annun. The piece just looks cheap. Looks like something some thought would work.
Someone here suggested using hair dryer to warm it up before peeling off. I just grabbed a corner and peeled it back slow. A bit of gum residue that came off with goo gone. The paint was fine.
It is very thin. It should be a molded piece to look good.
bill
Someone here suggested using hair dryer to warm it up before peeling off. I just grabbed a corner and peeled it back slow. A bit of gum residue that came off with goo gone. The paint was fine.
It is very thin. It should be a molded piece to look good.
bill
#215
I'm not really interested in that piece as I keep that area cleaned, clayed and waxed. Lol. I am looking forward to oem visors and grippier pedals (perhaps oem sports ones).
Last edited by Btrthnezr3; 04-17-2010 at 11:26 AM.
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Last edited by DreaMv; 04-17-2010 at 12:32 PM.