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*Chris07LB* · 03-15-2007, 10:12 AM

Might be up for hosting something here one weekend.

Between the driveway, and garage, we could fit a dealers worth of Yaris here, lol.

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 10:13 AM

Its definitely overdue.

Nutz, Joe could help you out... I am working on a way to do it right now without opening your headlights, too. Either way, one of us could help.

EDIT: Party at Chris's house.

Nutzoids · 03-15-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Might be up for hosting something here one weekend.

Between the driveway, and garage, we could fit a dealers worth of Yaris here, lol.

Hey I’m cheep... and your place is cheaper then a Hotel!

My schedule is booked until April... But we Defiantly need to do something!

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 10:42 AM

And closer.........

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They'll be back on late tonight.

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 11:00 AM

Hey, here is a question for you spray tint guys. How are you buffing this to a gloss? Just some elbow grease and a shop rag or what?

*Chris07LB* · 03-15-2007, 11:40 AM

Once its the darkness I like, I would take 2500-3000grit and wet sand with dish soap every so lightly. This will removed any little dust or airborn dirt that settled as the piece was drying.

Then a few coats of clear to give it that gloss look (or matt look, depending on the clear you want/choose), all while protecting them from the sun.

Over time, the tint will start to fade, turn greyish, if not protected with a clear over the top... ask me why I know this.

After your few coats of clear have sat for a few days, give it some good lay up time, you can then repeat the 3000grit step, and buff until your hearts content!

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 03-15-2007, 11:46 AM

We're havinga toyota/scion meet APRIL 15TH(SUN) IF YOU YARIS PEOPLE WANT TO ATTEND.......

Nutzoids · 03-15-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

We're havinga toyota/scion meet APRIL 15TH(SUN) IF YOU YARIS PEOPLE WANT TO ATTEND.......

Where is Rockland?

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 12:49 PM

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TSX projector retrofit w/ black housing???? OH MY SWEET JESUS.

*Chris07LB* · 03-15-2007, 01:14 PM

what a friggin ricer!

ill get back to your PM in a bit.. got my hands full with the kid right now.

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 01:18 PM

ROFL! Rice to you, nice to me!

Thats cool Chris, take your time. Smack junior for me.

*Chris07LB* · 03-15-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

ROFL! Rice to you, nice to me!

Thats cool Chris, take your time. Smack junior for me.

I love it, you should know that. Im gonna call you in a bit rather then PM a story..

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 01:34 PM

Sounds good to me. Get me around 2:30, I'm hopping in the shower.

You love it, eh? I'll do it for you... 500 bucks.

Black Yaris · 03-15-2007, 03:27 PM

she is lookin nice Chino... We are going to have complete new cars from when we last saw each other last week

jdubau55 · 03-15-2007, 04:41 PM

Chino, is that an exterior paint job? I would much rather try that than opening them up. Also, someone needs to come out with a damn aftermarket QUALITY projector headlight.

Oh and about a meet...I think NJ and OH would be within a decent days drive away.

Blenjar · 03-15-2007, 07:40 PM

Lets go in NY lol..
hey anyway all those sexy tint or w/e are hott...I got the guts to tape my headlight apart now!

-- Blen

Blenjar · 03-15-2007, 07:40 PM

But I don't want to make it look ricey..

-- Blen

ChinoCharles · 03-15-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

she is lookin nice Chino... We are going to have complete new cars from when we last saw each other last week

Dude, I'm sorry about the spray tint... you have to have your "customer ID number" to order online, and I couldn't find mine anywhere. Good news is half the can is still left, so I'll give the rest to you Sunday.

jdubau55, it is on the exterior. It is the famed "Niteshades" spray tint that is a staple in the ricer's pantry. I am just partial to the smoked look and after going the vinyl route and seeing the nice results some of our members had with the spray, I figured what the hell. I spent a good hour taping outlines and getting them perfect. My Yaris doesn't have a lazy eye or anything. If you're going to do this, get it right the first time... tape everything, avoid overspray, do it in a warm, dry place free of dust and dirt, and let them dry before installing on the car.

Chris, thanks for the tips. I'll be sure to buff them out and clear them tomorrow.

03-15-2007, 11:46 AM	#97
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	We're havinga toyota/scion meet APRIL 15TH(SUN) IF YOU YARIS PEOPLE WANT TO ATTEND....... __________________ http://www.carid.com/toyota-accessories/ site has a FEW interesting yaris items.....

03-15-2007, 07:40 PM	#106
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	Lets go in NY lol.. hey anyway all those sexy tint or w/e are hott...I got the guts to tape my headlight apart now! -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

03-15-2007, 07:40 PM	#107
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	But I don't want to make it look ricey.. -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

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03-15-2007, 10:12 AM	#91
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Might be up for hosting something here one weekend. Between the driveway, and garage, we could fit a dealers worth of Yaris here, lol.

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Hey, here is a question for you spray tint guys. How are you buffing this to a gloss? Just some elbow grease and a shop rag or what?

03-15-2007, 11:40 AM	#96
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Once its the darkness I like, I would take 2500-3000grit and wet sand with dish soap every so lightly. This will removed any little dust or airborn dirt that settled as the piece was drying. Then a few coats of clear to give it that gloss look (or matt look, depending on the clear you want/choose), all while protecting them from the sun. Over time, the tint will start to fade, turn greyish, if not protected with a clear over the top... ask me why I know this. After your few coats of clear have sat for a few days, give it some good lay up time, you can then repeat the 3000grit step, and buff until your hearts content!

03-15-2007, 12:49 PM	#99
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Picture.jpg TSX projector retrofit w/ black housing???? OH MY SWEET JESUS.

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03-15-2007, 01:18 PM	#101
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	ROFL! Rice to you, nice to me! Thats cool Chris, take your time. Smack junior for me.

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03-15-2007, 03:27 PM	#104
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03-15-2007, 04:41 PM	#105
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	Chino, is that an exterior paint job? I would much rather try that than opening them up. Also, someone needs to come out with a damn aftermarket QUALITY projector headlight. Oh and about a meet...I think NJ and OH would be within a decent days drive away.