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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Black out front of 2012 clubman (non-s)

Just got some pieces to start my black out project! Pics to follow showing before and after.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Before Shot of chrome front end

Before Shot of chrome front end
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Just got some pieces to start my black out project! Pics to follow showing before and after.
Paint, dip?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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I did this to my 2013, and was real happy with results.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by danjreed

Paint, dip?
No, I ordered mini parts from outmotoring.com
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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I did this to my 2013, and was real happy with results.
That looks great! Can't wait to do mine! Was it any easy to do job? Also where did you get those headlights? Those look good too
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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The headlights are xenons with black housing and white turn signals. I also put silver coated bulbs in so you see no amber color. I used plastidip to black out lower grille and headlight housings. http://m.flickr.com/photos/34793538@...5203/lightbox/
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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I see in your picture that you have the grille and trim. To make it fit you need lower trim piece from a S model. The lower trim for non S grille is to big. You will have to trim the corners on the lower trim to make it fit. It's not hard and you don't have to trim much off. Just enough to match upper trim.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DesertDog
The headlights are xenons with black housing and white turn signals. I also put silver coated bulbs in so you see no amber color. I used plastidip to black out lower grille and headlight housings. http://m.flickr.com/photos/34793538@...5203/lightbox/
Great looking car! Great idea on the door handles and window molding.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DesertDog
I see in your picture that you have the grille and trim. To make it fit you need lower trim piece from a S model. The lower trim for non S grille is to big. You will have to trim the corners on the lower trim to make it fit. It's not hard and you don't have to trim much off. Just enough to match upper trim.
Crap...really! Inside of the trim or outside.

Thanks
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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Outside edge, you will see it won't fit the bumper. You don't have to trim much off
 
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DesertDog
Outside edge, you will see it won't fit the bumper. You don't have to trim much off
Thanks for the heads up
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Looks really good! So you can paint right over the chrome?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Yes you paint over anything with plastidip. Put about 4 coats on and when you want to take it off. It just peels off. You can watch videos on Ytube I suggest videos by Dip your car .com
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Cool thanks. Tempted to paint some thing now, lol
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Looks really good! So you can paint right over the chrome?
Yea, plasti-dip as noted.. I did a lot of my past Audi.. stuff holds up great.. very forgiving to work with.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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How does the s grill fit on a 2013? I have a 2012 base and it says that it won't fit. Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Stage 1 - before transformation

stock chrome grill and orange blinkers and no tint
 
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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sorry, I'm not sure about 2013
 
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Stage 2 - transformation in the works

JCW grill, black head lamp rings and black/clear blinkers

Still to come:
1. tint - tomorrow (7/23/13)
2. black license frame - tomorrow (7/23/13)
3. black headlamps - Future
4. black license plate (1960's) - 12 months or less
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Stage 3 - Major Transformation

Tint on Windows
Matte Black mini license frame

Still to come:
1. Magnaflow Exhaust
2. black headlamps - Future
3. black license plate (1960's) - 12 months or less
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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Like before, Plasti dip is the s***
 
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