New Build, New Car, New Kid, Empty Wallet

[GlassCactus]

Hey all, I just got my 2 a few weeks ago and just made the first payment. Now christened I'm ready to start modding it. First up are the simple things. I want new badges, preferably blacked out. Cheap and a good way to start my adventure. as of tomorrow I will be trying to do this (I graduate this week so I'll be uber busy, but I'll start with the badges):
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...stidip-your-M2-emblems!&p=5820217#post5820217
Credit to Redkills

Keep updated because I have bookoos of things I want to do to her.

 

[chumlet]

NICE!! PlastDip is great... Take it a step further

 

[GlassCactus]

I'm not sure if I want to buy the Demio badge and plasti that too or leave it at mazda 2 badge and spend the money on some smaller parts for my car....

 

[Font Motorsports]

Congrats on your new M2! Looking forward to your mods.

 

[GlassCactus]

Just finished part 1. I have really thin speckles which come off with rubbing alcohol and im using rubber tweezers to pull off the plasi.

Btw, i love this new Mazdas247 app

 

[GlassCactus]

Ok! So I'm almost done with the blacking out of the emblems. I used the no removal method because I'm lazy. I'm just waiting for it to dry. at about 10pm It should be dry.

All Finished:

 

[eyeballs]

Welcome!
I like the black badges. The cross roads dealer decal needs to go.

 

[Its a Demio]

Very nice. I like the clean look. You get a golf clap.

 

[GlassCactus]

Thanks. I have to redo the Mazda text because for some reason it just started peeling, I think I did the coat too thick. So I peeled it off and I'll redo it tonight. I wont post all the pics, just a link if you want to see them redone. and how would I remove the CrossRoads sticker?

 

[genericmoniker]

Heatgun and a razorblade?

Only time I've ever removed vinyl I used a heat gun and my fingers, so w/e works for you.

 

[DrWebster]

Heatgun and a razorblade?

The heatgun yes, but do NOT use a razorblade unless you want your paint scratched up as well. Just use a hairdryer/heat gun to soften the adhesive, and your fingernails to pull a corner of the vinyl up and peel it off.

 

[CorkSport]

Most paint supply places sell the plastic razorblades which work well to remove stuff like that.

-Derrick

 

[shortfuse12]

I usually use heat gun and rubbing alcohol apply the gun first to peel it off let it cool then apply rubbing alcohol on a damp clothe then clean the gunk off. then wax.

 

[GlassCactus]

Hey, one question. When I'm feeling frisky, and lay on the gas, nothing happens... It's like a limiter or something. No RPM jump, no nothing, pedal to the floor and it just slowly increases. Is it in the ECU? I would love to flash the ECU anyway. Has this been accomplished yet?

 

[firespirit]

Did you downshift?

 

[GlassCactus]

Even if I do. It doesn't matter if I'm at 1700rpm or 3300. I slam the gas it just puts along... If I'm in neutral or on the clutch I can rev it all I want. But put it in gear and it is almost like it is holding back.