I was Bored... and the MS3 is in storage...so..

[ymic]

I decided to finally paint my badges and black out my tails / 3rd brake light / smoked led reflectors for the rear bumper. I've had the badges stripped of Chrome pretty much all winter, but it's been so cold out I haven't done anything with it. These aren't done yet, I still have a couple coats of clear to go, but I figured I'd share with you guys (yippy). I think it turned out well, can't wait to get them on the car. I know it's not for everyone, but hey I like it! (Click any picture for full res)

This:
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/SuppliesSM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Supplies.JPG)


Turned into this:

Front Badge:
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/FrontSM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Front.JPG)

Rear Badge: (Homemade Batman Style)
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/RearSM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Rear.JPG)

3rd Brake light:
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/SpoilerSM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Spoiler.JPG)

LED Bumper Reflectors:
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/LEDBumper1SM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/LEDBumper1.JPG)
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/LEDBumper2SM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/LEDBumper2.JPG)

LED Tails:
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/TailsSM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Tails.JPG)
http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Tails2SM.JPG (http://ymic.biz/pics/Mod/Tails2.JPG)

[GhostMercury]

Nice job, looks like you really took your time, awesome job

[ymic]

Nice job, looks like you really took your time, awesome job

If you factor in stripping the badges it's been weeks (god that sucks), but I'd say about 4-5 hours of of painting / sanding over 2 days went into all of it.

[hectik1]

Great job! We need to see them on the car ASAP!:p

[Renzokuken]

LOL, rattle can fun. Always a blast !

[ymic]

Great job! We need to see them on the car ASAP!:p

Pics will be up soon :)

[PCspeed3]

how did you get those bumper reflectors off? I put window tint on mine and it looks like complete ass. Lookin good man.

[IKE=MS3 08.5]

The badges look great, nicely done

[GiJoe]

LOL, rattle can fun. Always a blast !

and if you use them in a closed in area they make you feel better about ourself lol

[Sport6]

Can I get one of those sugar dispensers painted too?

Nice job on them!

[jodacoto]

If you factor in stripping the badges it's been weeks (god that sucks), but I'd say about 4-5 hours of of painting / sanding over 2 days went into all of it.

How did you remove the chrome from the emblems ? i can't remove that shit , help

[ymic]

How did you remove the chrome from the emblems ? i can't remove that shit , help

Lots of bleach, lots of patience. You have to soak them in bleach and then scrub them with something abrasive (i used copper wool) about every 48-72 hours. It takes 5-6 bleachings and you still have to do a little sanding to completely get it off. Royal PITA, but worth the results.

[J-Villa]

Lots of bleach, lots of patience. You have to soak them in bleach and then scrub them with something abrasive (i used copper wool) about every 48-72 hours. It takes 5-6 bleachings and you still have to do a little sanding to completely get it off. Royal PITA, but worth the results.

If you go to Lowes, they sell bleach tablets you drop into a gallon of water. I bought some and I'm gonna drop them into a quart or two of water and then go from there. Figured if the bleach is stronger, it might strip them faster.

[LittleRedWagon5]

How did you remove the chrome from the emblems ? i can't remove that shit , help


Oven cleaner works too.

[ymic]

Oven cleaner works too.

I tried industrial strength easy off and it did nothing. Only thing that worked for me was bleach.

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

Where did you get the night shade? I went to Advanced auto parts and Ace hardware today looking for it with no luck.

[birdfeather]

how long do those batman emblems take to make??? cut it, then sand it??

[birdfeather]

Where did you get the night shade? I went to Advanced auto parts and Ace hardware today looking for it with no luck.

i checked a few automotive palces too like pepboys, and autozone, from what 90% of people tell me, ebay is the way to go, thats were i got mine

[ymic]

Where did you get the night shade? I went to Advanced auto parts and Ace hardware today looking for it with no luck.

ebay ftw. 2 cans for $17 iirc

[07speed3]

How did you get the rear reflectors out of the bumper?

[ymic]

How did you get the rear reflectors out of the bumper?

take it off.

[Moody]

ok. i know the subject has been dead over a week now.. but i just tried taking my rear reflectors off and felt like i was about to break the things... did you have to go behind it and unclip them like the side reflectors?? and if so how. cuz that big ass bar is in my way.

[UHATEIT]

the rear bumper HAS to be dropped to get those middle rear reflectors out. The side ones can come off without taking the bumper off.

The middle ones have a screw on the back that holds them in while the side ones have a clip. So the screwdriver needs a place to go so the rear support bar blocks it. Taking the bumper down is actually quite easy. Like 3 bolts on each side, 4 clips in the middle, and a screw behind each taillight.

10 minutes tops to drop it down

[Moody]

(2thumbs)nice. thanks man. ohh and im the guy gettin the ole bov you sold last week. haha

[Red08Speed3]

Looks cool but you should probably clearcloat over the nite shades so its not so gritty looking

[casanova25]

any pics of it on the car yet?

[ymic]

any pics of it on the car yet?

soon :)