Couldn't find a JDM hood so i did this.....

[4Grim]

I am starting to give up on finding a authentic JDM RS hood. I might have to snag the next set of Evo 3 vents available for sale or see more details on the Evo X vents. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[prove_it]

The evo X ones have me thinking now.

Eventually I'll the dealer and get a part number and pricing.

Might be a good way to go.

 

[cheekychimp]

Quoting jnava:
That is a sexy beast. I'm not sure if it's the lighting. You know what, it probably is the lighting. It looks great. GLWS



No I think it is just a professional respray. Most matte paint jobs are rattle can efforts and look at best like the car caught fire. This looks classy! If I can find somewhere that can do it as well as this, my project car will definitely get a matte paint job.

 

[dc_style]

Paul,

I actually think what he did was plastidip it, which turns out quite nice and even. I'll be spraying mine down in the upcoming weeks here too until I can afford a real nice paintjob. Holds up well and doesn't look faded like primer jobs.

 

[MarW90GSX]

Quoting 4Grim:
I am starting to give up on finding a authentic JDM RS hood. I might have to snag the next set of Evo 3 vents available for sale or see more details on the Evo X vents. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif



Even though I already have a real VR4 RS hood I would like to see how the X vents look on our cars

 

[Hondasi88]

it was a matt black plastidip job.

 

[RedTwo]

It doesn't look too bad.
Not sure how your fuse box is going to go with that air vent over top of it though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Gizmovr4]

just wondering- how much do these plastidip jobs cost? how long did it take for them to do the job?

 

[Hondasi88]

I'll just forward this message regarding the price. The turn around is a few days and they are willing to do custom stuff.


"the VR4, single matte color is $600 and then they can add things like gloss, pearl, metallics, wheels, etc. have then shoot me a message on my SPdips page or email me [email protected], thanks"

 

[James]

Man I inquired with a shop and they said 1400

 

[Hondasi88]

these guys are reasonable, open and go out their way! They even offered to drive my car back from De to MD which is a 2 hour drive.

 

[James]

Yea I asked for white with black trim. I assume 2 colors will cost a little more but over double is crazy. I figured they were overpriced... Since I can buy the kit as do it myself for a fraction.

 

[citymunky]

Its much better that this /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/applause.gif

 

[Hondasi88]

they did alot of work to make the car look decent! And again, the shops i visted wanted to charge me 1500 on up with the paint and custom work.

 

[citymunky]

sh*t $1500 for a decent full paint job is a steal around these parts.

 

[James]

This is plastidip not paint

 

[citymunky]

I know it dip. However with your last comment, are you telling us other shops wanted to change $1500 for a plastidip job?

 

[James]

Yes. A shop in Orlando Florida quoted me 1500 for a white plastidip vr4 with black plastidip trim

 

[MellowVR4]

plastidip seems pretty easy, i dont understand why dont people just do it them selfs. 300 bucks for everything

 

[James]

Considering I have basic spraygun skills I'm sure I could do it. My problem I just have a full time job, kid, and girlfriend xD