Black Fangs - Not Photoshop
 

Well, I got bored yesterday and decided to paint my fangs flat black :tup:
I was quoted $200 - $250 at the bodyshops, and thought that I'd try it myself and if it didn't turn out ok, then I'll just take it in, but if it did, then I just saved myself $250 :tup:

I sanded it litely with a 120 grit sanding sponge, then finished off with a 320 grit. I used this Krylon camo flat black paint that is suppose to adhere to plastics, etc. without any sanding or primer. I didn't use primer, because there was already a pretty good base for it to stick too. I applied 3 coats, waiting 15 minutes in between. I think it looks great!, hopefully it will hold up to road debris. Masking, sanding, & painting took about 2.5 hours.

Update 3/30/09: Added 2 coats of Rustoleum Matte Clear coating. (pictures below are before the Matt Clear Coating) It's added a bit of sheen, kind of a satin finish or 10% gloss, I think it actually looks better :-) I'll take some more pics and post when I get a chance.

looks good except based on the first pic your blacks dont match up colorwise maybe its just the angle but the black frame where the license plate would mount looks darker is all.

I think it looks fantastic and that you did a really nice job. Very original and tasteful. I might have to borrow your idea! lol

Very nice, I like it! :tup: Can we expect a DIY on this in our DIY section?

actually looks good, IMO the wheels are now asking to be modded/painted

That looks NICE :cool:

Gives the car a more aggressive look.

Looking good!

Looks good!!

Yeah, I think it's just the angle, in person it matches perfectly :tup:

Yes, but I want to wait a few weeks to see if it (the paint) is going to hold up against the usual damage. :tup:

I just realized what this little black plastic piece was for. It was in a plastic bag included with my owners manual. It is a cap cover to go over the area where the tow hook is :icon17:

They didn't install the spoiler or wheel wind deflectors, so all that stuff was in a plastic bag. I installed the chin spoiler and wind deflectors myself, but could never figure out what the other plastic insert was for, now I know.

if you decide to paint the head light housings flat black, it would so be a nice touch !!!!

I like it. Nice job.

WOW you sir have balls.

Looks very good, congrats!!!

Dude, good job, and look at the money you kept in your wallet!