2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - Project Log

[jedi_sol]

Thanks! The blue tape is only to create a smooth transition between the coroplast and the body. Also to protect the paint from the resin.

I'll most likely just plastidip the thing black like all of my other fiberglass pieces.

[Eastwood]

So you'll be attaching it some way other than the blue tape?

I haven't done much of this kind of stuff yet, but have you considered double-sided trim tape? If it went between your fabricated piece and the paint, that wouldn't hurt the paint would it?

[jedi_sol]

Originally Posted by Eastwood

So you'll be attaching it some way other than the blue tape?

I haven't done much of this kind of stuff yet, but have you considered double-sided trim tape? If it went between your fabricated piece and the paint, that wouldn't hurt the paint would it?

Underneath the bumper, I've got small L brackets that are double sided taped to the bumper with holes and speed nuts in them. I'll mount the bottom half to the L brackets.

I have similar brackets for my front lip


For the top portion, yes, I'll use double sided trim tape so that it will not scratch the paint.

I'll also most like apply a thick layer of plastidip on the bumper to protect from scratching as well

[Eastwood]

Nice.

That WRB with black accent pattern really works.

[jedi_sol]

Thanks!

Lol, I made the black accent pattern to cover up a mistake that I made when applying the clear plastidip

[Fat Charlie]

There isn't a good reason for the Twinkie, and don't call him Shirley.

Besides, it was your idea:

Originally Posted by Eastwood

Having your cake and eating it too, indeed!

[jeff88]

What does the other half think of this new rear end setup?

[jedi_sol]

Rear wheel boat tail v2.0 and rear bumper vertical spoilers

Made more progress today.














Next up : bondo, sand, and paint

[jedi_sol]

Originally Posted by jeff88

What does the other half think of this new rear end setup?

She has not seen it yet.

I made sure to finish the fiberglass first so that I can take it off the car before she came home from work.

I'll design it to make it easily removable.... Until I ran into this!

GrimmSpeed Touch Up Paint World Rally Blue 054002 at RallySportDirect.com

If I color match it, maybe she won't notice

[OG VX]

Wow! That looks incredible! Keep it up bro. Really turning out nice, this project is.