Finally got my JDM OEM Lip kit

[sh0rtlife]

Originally Posted by remcafee

anyone know how to clean off all the rubber molding adhesive without burning through the plastic? man this a bitch to get off and i already tried the 3m rubber eraser wheel and its too agressive! it removes material from the plastic! https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1678593670

i hate to tell you this but theres no "quick" way....and be VERY carefull of any chemcals as youll ikely damage the plastic, youll need to just pick n poke and rub at it till you get it all off, the best tool i know of for that is to use something made of silicone and rub it by HAND the same way youd use a finger to get it emblem tape off a body

[remcafee]

i managed to get off the old adhesive, man that was tedious and a pain! i got all new rubber lip moldings and i did not get toyotas one because they come gray, i instead picked up a roll of hondas molding it comes in black, should look really goodhttps://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62562&stc=1&d=16787466 55

[remcafee]

you are missingthe rubber molding it looks like, the factory has that rubber molding around it maybe that fills in the gap

[Neinris]

Originally Posted by remcafee

you are missingthe rubber molding it looks like, the factory has that rubber molding around it maybe that fills in the gap

Oh... I wonder if I can buy that separately? Would you mind testing yours out without the rubber and see how it looks?

[WeeYari]

I'm thinking the issue here is trying to use a JDM grill insert on a USDM bumper cover. JDM bumper cover is shorter which means it does not have the same curvatures as the USDM.

[Neinris]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

I'm thinking the issue here is trying to use a JDM grill insert on a USDM bumper cover. JDM bumper cover is shorter which means it does not have the same curvatures as the USDM.

remcafee, would you mind testing this theory on your USDM bumper?

[remcafee]

if i have the time i will, i got a track weekend im doing so it wont be anytime this week, im going to install the lip kit today and hopefully it all goes smooth, i had to repaint it 4 times i wasnt happy with my results, finally i got it to where i am happy, its tricky to prep the surface on it as its flexible plastix

[Neinris]

Originally Posted by remcafee

if i have the time i will, i got a track weekend im doing so it wont be anytime this week, im going to install the lip kit today and hopefully it all goes smooth, i had to repaint it 4 times i wasnt happy with my results, finally i got it to where i am happy, its tricky to prep the surface on it as its flexible plastix

Whenever you have the chance. Thanks in advance.

[sh0rtlife]

flex aditive is fun isnt it..and it screws with the mix of the paint thus throwing off your gun adjustments

[remcafee]

exactly, its hard to match with the rest of the car paint, i went ahead and added a little slight more yellow tint to my mix and its as close as its gonna get, i respect all painters, its very hard to do, especially if you want a good finish

[remcafee]

https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1679274710

[Neinris]

Originally Posted by remcafee

https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1679274710

Nice!!! Are the side skirts even with the pinch welds? I don't want side skirts much lower than that.

Are you going to install the top grill too??? Look for a spoiler, even if they are replicas...

[sh0rtlife]

id rock that.....did you lose and ground clearance on the nose?...looks like you did and didnt at the same time

i want the rear bumper bit most of all

[remcafee]

it sits about half inch lower than the pinch welds i say, front lip in the middle is about even then it flares out the sides, same with rear the middle is about even with bumper then flares out lower to sides

[remcafee]

i debated the grille and after looking i think the stock one looks better in my opinion

[Neinris]

Originally Posted by remcafee

i debated the grille and after looking i think the stock one looks better in my opinion

try painting the boarder white, and leave the inside black, see how you feel...

[remcafee]

got my hands on a oem vitz rs trd spoiler already painted, i found it on croober and quickly snatched it up! https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1682903599
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[edlow]

Originally Posted by remcafee

got my hands on a oem vitz rs trd spoiler already painted, i found it on croober and quickly snatched it up! https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1682903599
https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1682903599
https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/at...1&d=1682903599
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RPF1s always looks good on a Gen 2