Legasee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I want to get some USDM OEM splash guards (made of vinyl?) but I'm planning on painting it myself with some custom color-matching spray paint set. Is it difficult to prep and paint vinyl? Is there any special materials/agents that I need? Thanks! the USDM splash guards are here: https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_42&products_id=974 and customized matching spray paint here: http://www.paintworldinc.com/default.aspx *I've tried their stuff on my previous white car and the color matches pretty good, so I'm gonna give it another try with my current car (hoping my car's color hasn't faded much ) http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=64328&highlight=spray+paint In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Why not get the JDM prepaited ones? http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8385&highlight=JDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Why not get the JDM prepaited ones? how much do they cost shipped? In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Sorry, they aren't listed on the site, but Japan Parts will get you any item you want if you have the part number. You just have to send them an e-mail and ask for a quote + shipping to your address (Include the part number and a breif description of the part). They were around 22,500-JPYshipped which currently converts to around $215.00 US (Price fluctuates depending on the Yen vs. the Dollar). Here are the part numbers that fit the 2.5GT & 2.5i: Painted Standard Mud Guards Sedan (Front & Rear Set) - J1017AG230## Painted Standard Mud Guards Wagon (Front & Rear Set) - J1017AG220## ...and make sure to replace the ## with the color code for your car: ## - Designates necessary color code for painted parts. Atlantic Blue Pearl = BE Regal Blue Pearl = BH Champagne Gold = GA Obsidian Black Pearl = VW Garnet Red Pearl = RO Brillant Silver Metallic = TE Satin White Pearl = WZ I've collected a bunch of part numbers here, JDM, EDM & USDM: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7871 Legacy05GT - I'll try and get a pic of the whole car with the mud guards this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redline76 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I'd recommend you get your paint and primer from paintscratch.com and order it with the flex additive for bumper covers and vinyl pieces. Additionally, I'd prep the surface first with an alcohol rub down, followed by a light sanding with steel wool. Before putting the primer on, I'd lay down some mist coats of Bulldog Adhesion Promotor (avail. at all auto chain stores). Doing all this is a PITA but it will ensure the paint doesn't flake off in a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 go to "eastwood.com" they have what you need, bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 thanks for the recommendations...paintscratch looks pretty good and eastwood (I was thinking of the insurance co., and thought u were pulling my leg lol)...lots of interesting stuff...thanks again! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 eastwood is a good company, fast shipping, lots of speciality stuff, bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 The paint is going to get trashed.. *shrug* Black doesn't look bad... actually you can hardly tell it's there from a lot of angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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