What have you done to your MSP today?

[hornsfan10609]

is it a click/clunk or a rotational noise by any chance?

Yes it is, it rattles some at a stop and clicks/clunks quite a bit at low speeds. Can't hear anything over 15-20mph though.


Finally off work this weekend and have time to install that boost gauge and maybe even wash 1574 again, it needs it. Need to use the headlight restoration kit I ordered as well to clean up both sets of stock MSP headlights and my set of P5 headlights. Would really like to retrofit the P5 lights and put them on 1345 then restore the lights in 1345 and put them in 1574.

 

[Valk]

id just paint the lenses rather than dick around with the restore kits every couple months. the p5 headlights i pained back in april still look like the day i put them on =). of course my lenses had a bunch of chips and stuff and couldn't really be brought back the usual way. polishing plastic just doesn't seem to last.

 

[OThree.5]

I am reBLACKing my windshield wiper arms and painting the other 3 calipers today. Wheel stud was finally replaced last night, and a fresh set of wheel locks went on there

 

[xtreme velocity]

I Just hope to drive mine today if I get time to at least go around the block. haha

 

[ZealoustheEnder]

Working with some friends, we pulled the motor and started dropping it my other speed. But we lost all momentum and are going to get lunch.

 

[hornsfan10609]

id just paint the lenses rather than dick around with the restore kits every couple months. the p5 headlights i pained back in april still look like the day i put them on =). of course my lenses had a bunch of chips and stuff and couldn't really be brought back the usual way. polishing plastic just doesn't seem to last.

This is the first headlight kit I have bought since I first restored them 3 years ago, my plan was to clearcoat the lense after if that's what you meant by 'painting' it.

 

[livelyjay]

I am reBLACKing my windshield wiper arms

What paint/process are you supposed to use for that to make it last longer?

 

[323]

I had a CEL come on today.... ::sigh::

should be something you start getting used to now lol

 

[OThree.5]

What paint/process are you supposed to use for that to make it last longer?

I use Rustoleum enamel for pretty much anything I paint. The only exception is for plastic.. I like Krylon fusion. For the wiper arms, I scuff with 600 grit, wash it off, let it dry, and then hit it with Rustoleum Semi gloss black. You could use satin too. I stay away from flats though.

 

[704_mazdaguy]

I use Rustoleum enamel for pretty much anything I paint. The only exception is for plastic.. I like Krylon fusion. For the wiper arms, I scuff with 600 grit, wash it off, let it dry, and then hit it with Rustoleum Semi gloss black. You could use satin too. I stay away from flats though.

I dont have wipers on my car anymore, but when I did I found that plastidip actually held up exceptionally well for wiper arms...And I HATE plastidip so thats saying something lol

 

[323]

should've wrapped your wiper arms. just sayin hahaha

 

[xtreme velocity]

I vote for hydrodipping them. Just my 2 cents. lol

 

[livelyjay]

should've wrapped your wiper arms. just sayin hahaha

I actually have some 3M carbon fiber vinyl wrap. I might have to try that instead of painting and see how well it holds up.

 

[livelyjay]

id just paint the lenses rather than dick around with the restore kits every couple months. the p5 headlights i pained back in april still look like the day i put them on =). of course my lenses had a bunch of chips and stuff and couldn't really be brought back the usual way. polishing plastic just doesn't seem to last.

Curious about this because I bought some eBay lenses and the plastic went to s*** in less than two years. I have some used OEMs getting shipped to me and they will likely need a bit of a refurb. So you're saying use a lens restore kit and then clear coat the lenses?

 

[OThree.5]

I vote for hydrodipping them. Just my 2 cents. lol

They're already done. lmao.

AND I don't think wrapping or plastidip is the way to go on these. there is a place the arm pivots... good luck wrapping that.

Plastidip has its areas.. wipe arms? Meh.. i don't think so

Just paint the s***. lol ya'll are overthinking it a little. They're wiper arms

 

[xtreme velocity]

Thats why I say dip them. When that stuff is done right and sealed its like paint. Plus think of all the patterns you could do!

 

[704_mazdaguy]

They're already done. lmao.

AND I don't think wrapping or plastidip is the way to go on these. there is a place the arm pivots... good luck wrapping that.

Plastidip has its areas.. wipe arms? Meh.. i don't think so

Just paint the s***. lol ya'll are overthinking it a little. They're wiper arms

The only reason I chose dip over paint, is spray paint has very low chipping resistance.
Seeing that many rocks and bugs, it would need to be sprayed every couple months at the rate I drive lol

 

[OThree.5]

The only reason I chose dip over paint, is spray paint has very low chipping resistance.
Seeing that many rocks and bugs, it would need to be sprayed every couple months at the rate I drive lol

Fair enough. On the other side of that, painting is cheaper.. Also, when you start introducing the idea of hydrodipping the wiper arm, I feel like thats is a RICE invitation. lol

 

[xtreme velocity]

We drive Mazdas. Pretty much rice but its a better quality of Rice than some others. lol Kinda like my wheels, I will be hydrodipping them CF White. Will you ever really see the CF? I wouldnt think so. You will see more white than anything. the CF adds that hidden touch. So yes Paint is far cheaper, but if you darken you hydrodip enough the CF wont pop since most wiper arms are dark colored anyway.

Thats the problem with me though, I am all about those hidden touches that cost more than what people will actually see. haha

 

[OThree.5]

We drive Mazdas. Pretty much rice but its a better quality of Rice than some others. lol Kinda like my wheels, I will be hydrodipping them CF White. Will you ever really see the CF? I wouldnt think so. You will see more white than anything. the CF adds that hidden touch. So yes Paint is far cheaper, but if you darken you hydrodip enough the CF wont pop since most wiper arms are dark colored anyway.

Thats the problem with me though, I am all about those hidden touches that cost more than what people will actually see. haha

I don't consider it rice until you start adding stuff that doesn't look good / factory. I guess what defines RICE is really just a judgement call...