front fangs

Richie · 12-07-2009, 08:47 PM

the krylon on my front fangs is chipping, any other alternatives yet? Vinyl? some sort of overlay or sumthing? cheers

JB1 · 12-07-2009, 09:50 PM

I had a clear bra (Ventureshield) put on, protects it well but there are 2 downsides:

- Gives it a shine (I originally painted the fangs mat black)
- Fangs are not 100% covered by the clear bra, installer could not get the material in the far corners, so there still is a small edge towards the back exposed.

kannibul · 12-07-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie

the krylon on my front fangs is chipping, any other alternatives yet? Vinyl? some sort of overlay or sumthing? cheers

It shouldn't be chipping, short of just crap that hits it hard enough....

So:

1) Stop tailgating. Seriously, this is where most of the chips originate...
2) If it's actually chipping/peeling, then take it to the dealer as there is a flaw with the paint.

racerxj17 · 12-07-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

It shouldn't be chipping, short of just crap that hits it hard enough....

So:

1) Stop tailgating. Seriously, this is where most of the chips originate...
2) If it's actually chipping/peeling, then take it to the dealer as there is a flaw with the paint.

he painted them black.......

Modshack · 12-07-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

he painted them black.......

Poor prep then + Krylon was probably not the best choice here..

Richie · 12-07-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Poor prep then + Krylon was probably not the best choice here..

i only did it because someone else did it, ill take it to my paint shop guys to do it then

kannibul · 12-07-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

he painted them black.......

That's what you get for doing something Rice to such a fine car then!

Richie · 12-07-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

That's what you get for doing something Rice to such a fine car then!

jeezz mr negative....?

JakeZ34 · 12-07-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

That's what you get for doing something Rice to such a fine car then!

whattt how is that considering Rice lol. It looks good when the fangs are blacked out. But that's just my 2 cents.

nicknick · 12-07-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

That's what you get for doing something Rice to such a fine car then!

kenchan · 12-07-2009, 10:31 PM

if you like that style, why not get the evo-r CF one?

PapoZalsa · 12-08-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if you like that style, why not get the evo-r CF one?

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Richie · 12-08-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

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thanks but i think i want a matt black look to go with my lights

Rnmovr12 · 12-08-2009, 06:36 PM

i spray painted my jeep OD. i guess that makes me pretty redneck

id suggest sanding it down with some 80 grit then smooth with 200/400. from there hit it with some primer then the flat/matte black.

ive ran mine through thick tree branches without it chipping or scratching off

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rnmovr12

i spray painted my jeep OD. i guess that makes me pretty redneck

Well since your in TX I think that makes it more like goatroper doesnt it? Did you use spray cans or a paint sprayer? And di you do the whole jeep? Spray cans would seem expensive and time consuming.

12-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Richie Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Posts: 136 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	front fangs the krylon on my front fangs is chipping, any other alternatives yet? Vinyl? some sort of overlay or sumthing? cheers

12-07-2009, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	I had a clear bra (Ventureshield) put on, protects it well but there are 2 downsides: - Gives it a shine (I originally painted the fangs mat black) - Fangs are not 100% covered by the clear bra, installer could not get the material in the far corners, so there still is a small edge towards the back exposed. __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

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Rnmovr12 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 59 Drives: 99 TJ Rep Power: 15	i spray painted my jeep OD. i guess that makes me pretty redneck id suggest sanding it down with some 80 grit then smooth with 200/400. from there hit it with some primer then the flat/matte black. ive ran mine through thick tree branches without it chipping or scratching off __________________ my photography: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coltonstark/

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