CETA done.. 8 out of 10 *update*
01-06-2010, 05:55 PM
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CETA done.. 8 out of 10 *update* *UPDATE on post 15*
So i did the CETA mod, went with gloss black and clear coat, I used duplicolor automotive paints. It's got pretty good gloss to it after clear finished drying. The only problem I came across was when peeling back the tape, the edges came out a little rough in some spots.. I used a razor too to get cut through that thin paint layer. So i'll have to go back and touch up with black and silver to make it a nice even line. So thats why It's an 8 out of 10.
Im assuming wetsanding and buffing would really make it smooth and bring out the shine.. but how's this work on plastic/duplicolor paint.
So i did the CETA mod, went with gloss black and clear coat, I used duplicolor automotive paints. It's got pretty good gloss to it after clear finished drying. The only problem I came across was when peeling back the tape, the edges came out a little rough in some spots.. I used a razor too to get cut through that thin paint layer. So i'll have to go back and touch up with black and silver to make it a nice even line. So thats why It's an 8 out of 10.
Im assuming wetsanding and buffing would really make it smooth and bring out the shine.. but how's this work on plastic/duplicolor paint.
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01-06-2010, 06:05 PM
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looks good. for the paint that made its way under the tape, the best advice i could give is to put down the razor, and go grab some goof off. thats what i used, a bit of that stuff on a cotton ball or cotton swab for tight spaces, and you'll get the paint right off. it works wonders. you can also try some rubbing alcohol. but i wouldnt try a razor.
i used the same paint/clear when i did mine as well, and i love the way itcame out. i actually chose not to sand/buff because i liked it exactly the way it was, and it still looks perfect to this day. if you do choose to wetsand/buff, it will give it an even smother/glossier look
i used the same paint/clear when i did mine as well, and i love the way itcame out. i actually chose not to sand/buff because i liked it exactly the way it was, and it still looks perfect to this day. if you do choose to wetsand/buff, it will give it an even smother/glossier look
01-06-2010, 06:07 PM
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ahh okay thanks, I think i'll try the rubbing alcohol first since I have it, and then move on to goof off if it doesn't work. As far as the razor, i only used that before i peeled any tape, to cut a line in the thin paint layer i new had formed over the tape/plastic divider to try and prevent any peeling
01-06-2010, 09:03 PM
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ohhhh so thats this "ceta" mod i always see on here
i dont get why its so special though, its just painting the lower part of the bumper black or a different color, but now i know the "ceta" mod
i dont get why its so special though, its just painting the lower part of the bumper black or a different color, but now i know the "ceta" mod
01-06-2010, 09:09 PM
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go look at any before/afters of a car that has done it. it looks sooooo much better than stock, and looks good on pretty much every color, though im not a huge fan of black cars doing anything back there
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Well i have an update, i ended up painting in the groove now because i could'nt get the line clean enough. The 2nd time i ran a razor blade underneath the tape edge to avoid the tape pulling up paint like it did the first time
As far as the time it took, i had all winter break and really took a lazy time haha, Plus taping it off twice and redoing some paint. So i spent about 3 weeks being lazy.. but everything i did could have been done in 2 days (since i took the bumper off)
Also did the corners black with Duplicolor Lens black
(cell phone pics)
As far as the time it took, i had all winter break and really took a lazy time haha, Plus taping it off twice and redoing some paint. So i spent about 3 weeks being lazy.. but everything i did could have been done in 2 days (since i took the bumper off)
Also did the corners black with Duplicolor Lens black
(cell phone pics)
01-17-2010, 08:03 PM
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I'm not sure how it compares to VHT as i've never used it, But it seems to work pretty well, it looks a little bit brown when you take a bright light/flashlight to it but that is becuase of the red underneath im assuming.. If you blacked out a clear lens, im sure it would look 100%
