hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Page 9

hokie_sti · 07-02-2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTsolutions

my paint faded. I am probably just going to get some overlays or something. Matt_H cleared his and still faded as well.

Doh! Did you use Krylon Stained Glass spray paint or the Testors Enamel?

hokie_sti · 07-02-2009, 09:49 AM

I'm going to give this UV-resistant clear coat a shot. It says it protects against fading:

Krylon: Products: UV-Resistant Clear

hokie_sti · 07-03-2009, 06:09 AM

I had some time last night so I painted the tails. I'm really happy with the way they turned out. I used a bunch of coats of UV resistant clear coat, so I'm hoping it will prevent fading.

Supplies used:
- 1 can of Krylon Stained Glass spray paint
- 1 can of Krylon UV Resistant clear coat
- 1 exacto knife
- painters tape

Results:

ebo03 · 07-04-2009, 06:50 AM

Tails look good. Hope they hold up to the sun and don't fade.

blackrussianSTI · 07-05-2009, 05:14 AM

With the older BBS wheels did you have to use a spacer or they cleared the brembos just fine? Also do you have some close up pics around the calipers. Thanks.

hokie_sti · 07-05-2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackrussianSTI

With the older BBS wheels did you have to use a spacer or they cleared the brembos just fine? Also do you have some close up pics around the calipers. Thanks.

They clear without spacer. It should be the same brake clearance as any '05-'07 STi as I believe the brakes are very similar, if not the same, as previous generation STis. I will see if I can dig up some pics for you.

Edit:

These are the best I could find right now. I can snap some more this coming week.

***gaguilarsti*** · 07-06-2009, 07:54 AM

Tail lights look good man. Look forward to seeing how they hold up.

hokie_sti · 07-21-2009, 04:46 AM

Some MAIC members (sti robot and RandomRacing on NASIOC) took some pics of my car at autocross last weekend. Thanks guys, they came out really well!

TrkWhre · 07-21-2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokie_sti

Doh! Did you use Krylon Stained Glass spray paint or the Testors Enamel?

i think i used krylon. I got it from micheals.

they look good agian although darker red since I couldn't get the faded layer off so i just sprayed over it. Im not planning to pwn car shows so i don't care.

tails look good man

hokie_sti · 07-28-2009, 01:35 PM

I bought some used tire totes and wheel felts locally. Hopefully these will protect the tires from the sun. They certainly make it really easy to carry wheels/tires around.

Before:

After:

Not very exciting, but I was bored and felt like posting something.

The 225/50/17 Michelin Alpin PA3s (winter tires) stack slightly higher than the 245/40/18 stock Dunlop SP600s.

07-02-2009, 09:49 AM	#82
hokie_sti Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Silver 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: McLean, VA Posts: 459 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Orange BBS wheels INSTALLED! I'm going to give this UV-resistant clear coat a shot. It says it protects against fading: Krylon: Products: UV-Resistant Clear

07-03-2009, 06:09 AM	#83
hokie_sti Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Silver 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: McLean, VA Posts: 459 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Orange BBS wheels INSTALLED! I had some time last night so I painted the tails. I'm really happy with the way they turned out. I used a bunch of coats of UV resistant clear coat, so I'm hoping it will prevent fading. Supplies used: - 1 can of Krylon Stained Glass spray paint - 1 can of Krylon UV Resistant clear coat - 1 exacto knife - painters tape Results: Last edited by hokie_sti; 07-04-2009 at 07:24 AM..

07-04-2009, 06:50 AM	#84
ebo03 Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: EFI Logics protune Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 787 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Painted Tails INSTALLED! Tails look good. Hope they hold up to the sun and don't fade.

07-05-2009, 05:14 AM	#85
blackrussianSTI Lurker Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: SSM 09 Impreza STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Grayslake, IL Posts: 4 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2009	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Painted Tails INSTALLED! With the older BBS wheels did you have to use a spacer or they cleared the brembos just fine? Also do you have some close up pics around the calipers. Thanks.

07-06-2009, 07:54 AM	#87
*gaguilarsti* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Red 08 WRX STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: The turbo inlet that was a b to put on and was taken off 3 weeks later Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 299 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2008	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Painted Tails INSTALLED! Tail lights look good man. Look forward to seeing how they hold up.

07-21-2009, 04:46 AM	#88
hokie_sti Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Silver 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: McLean, VA Posts: 459 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Painted Tails INSTALLED! Some MAIC members (sti robot and RandomRacing on NASIOC) took some pics of my car at autocross last weekend. Thanks guys, they came out really well!

07-28-2009, 01:35 PM	#90
hokie_sti Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Silver 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: McLean, VA Posts: 459 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: hokie_sti's 2008 SSM STI Journal - Painted Tails INSTALLED! I bought some used tire totes and wheel felts locally. Hopefully these will protect the tires from the sun. They certainly make it really easy to carry wheels/tires around. Before: After: Not very exciting, but I was bored and felt like posting something. The 225/50/17 Michelin Alpin PA3s (winter tires) stack slightly higher than the 245/40/18 stock Dunlop SP600s.

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