Lower Valance Options
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
Lower Valance Options
I've been looking at changing my stock lower valance since I really dislike the cheap looking grain flat black factory piece and wondered what my options were.
I know I can get either a body coloured one or a carbon fiber version from a bunch of different vendors but I'm not sure I want to spend a ton of cash on this particular item. My first choice would be a glossy black one but I haven't seen anyone offer one. Is painting my factory one the only way to get a glossy black version?
I know I can get either a body coloured one or a carbon fiber version from a bunch of different vendors but I'm not sure I want to spend a ton of cash on this particular item. My first choice would be a glossy black one but I haven't seen anyone offer one. Is painting my factory one the only way to get a glossy black version?
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I've been looking at changing my stock lower valance since I really dislike the cheap looking grain flat black factory piece and wondered what my options were.
I know I can get either a body coloured one or a carbon fiber version from a bunch of different vendors but I'm not sure I want to spend a ton of cash on this particular item. My first choice would be a glossy black one but I haven't seen anyone offer one. Is painting my factory one the only way to get a glossy black version?
I know I can get either a body coloured one or a carbon fiber version from a bunch of different vendors but I'm not sure I want to spend a ton of cash on this particular item. My first choice would be a glossy black one but I haven't seen anyone offer one. Is painting my factory one the only way to get a glossy black version?
You can get a fiberglass diffuser and paint it, look around, those CF diffusers are typically offered in FRG as well
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Drifting
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I'm confused with "fascia." The rear valance or diffuser is the black plastic on the bottom rear of the car by the tail pipes. FWIW, I've got some decent instructions for removing (and reinstalling) the rear valance. If you'd like them PM me your email address. I'll be glad to send them to you.
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Drifting
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I'm confused with "fascia." The rear valance or diffuser is the black plastic on the bottom rear of the car by the tail pipes. FWIW, I've got some decent instructions for removing (and reinstalling) the rear valance. If you'd like them PM me your email address. I'll be glad to send them to you.
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Drifting
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I definitely would prefer a glossy black painted one I don't have to send out. Just do a re and re and be done with it.
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I've spoken to some vendors here who are really super cool, and have told me to comply get some plastic primer, and the gloss black that I want, and paint it myself.
Wayne O, if you have instructions on taking off the diffuser, I'd love to get my hands on those.
I plan to try this over the weekend, providing the weather agrees.
If all goes well, I'll take some pictures and post them.
Wayne O, if you have instructions on taking off the diffuser, I'd love to get my hands on those.
I plan to try this over the weekend, providing the weather agrees.
If all goes well, I'll take some pictures and post them.
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
I've spoken to some vendors here who are really super cool, and have told me to comply get some plastic primer, and the gloss black that I want, and paint it myself.
Wayne O, if you have instructions on taking off the diffuser, I'd love to get my hands on those.
I plan to try this over the weekend, providing the weather agrees.
If all goes well, I'll take some pictures and post them.
Wayne O, if you have instructions on taking off the diffuser, I'd love to get my hands on those.
I plan to try this over the weekend, providing the weather agrees.
If all goes well, I'll take some pictures and post them.
Cost me $150 to paint.
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It is a dirt catcher. I clean mine every winter with the vacuum cleaner, just to keep the build up within reason.
