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Type RA-R Red Grill Trim, DIY for $5 part 11

g8tr25i 07-15-2009 04:11 PM

I have done the Type RA-R trim on all three pieces and when I can post attachments I will put up pictures. I also changed the color of my badge but I'm not sure I like it. It reminds me of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.
natedawg9640 07-17-2009 07:05 PM

I think i'm going to do mine in 23k gold. would that be weird?

I already did my I-badge in gold
[IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/natedawg9640/IMG_0040.jpg[/IMG]
JetGirlArt 07-17-2009 08:53 PM

your badge looks like an easter egg, but yes you should totally do it :D

i almost went with silver for mine
fulltimeW.O.T. 10-25-2009 09:23 AM

Bringin this thread back to life!

on my 09 i just did only the top of the grill (since i have a sports grill), and also did a straight line across the top of the windshield. Used 1/8" red pin striping bought from my local autozone. Will post pictures in a couple hours.
JetGirlArt 10-25-2009 05:24 PM

Thanks to too high water pressure I had to redo mine, here is a videyuh:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ChILxJkuD8"]YouTube - Subaru Type RA-R Red Grill Trim, DIY video[/ame]
Jkmaynard 11-29-2009 06:35 PM

Been meaning to do this forever, tagged for when it is nice out
elscoobie20 11-29-2009 07:15 PM

Any write-ups on this for the 08+ models?
Cpitti13 12-02-2009 05:33 PM

thanks for this thread, just did mine and it looks sick
Mechie3 12-04-2009 09:16 AM

[quote=elscoobie20;28982923]Any write-ups on this for the 08+ models?[/quote]

It's all the same process, just finding the different clips that release things. IIRC, there's a thread somewhere about installing the sport grille that shows how to pull the front end off.
subimp6u08 12-04-2009 05:31 PM

I did this back in october, it looks different from other 05 grill :)
[IMG]http:[email�protected]/4003511803/[/IMG]
AWDenvy 12-04-2009 05:49 PM

[quote=Jkmaynard;28982648]Been meaning to do this forever, tagged for when it is nice out[/quote]
It's probably worse in Oregon, but you can easily remove the center grill from the car in 2 minutes, if not less, take it inside and do it. Just saying. :)
subimp6u08 12-04-2009 07:03 PM

[quote=AWDenvy;29041768]It's probably worse in Oregon, but you can easily remove the center grill from the car in 2 minutes, if not less, take it inside and do it. Just saying. :)[/quote]

that's what I did for my grill
AWDenvy 12-04-2009 08:27 PM

^I need to redo mine. :S I put it back on a few weeks ago, and it was super cold outside, and it started peeling so bad I took if off. I'm taking it in the house, cleaning it, and using a hair dryer to make sure it sticks, ha.
Yulri 12-05-2009 05:32 AM

[quote=AWDenvy;29043075]^I need to redo mine. :S I put it back on a few weeks ago, and it was super cold outside, and it started peeling so bad I took if off. I'm taking it in the house, cleaning it, and using a hair dryer to make sure it sticks, ha.[/quote]

and this is why i got mine painted
meo 12-05-2009 07:36 PM

looks really good
AWDenvy 12-06-2009 01:57 AM

[quote=Yulri;29045991]and this is why i got mine painted[/quote]

By a shop? And how much did that run you?
BoostinChick 01-05-2010 03:19 PM

[quote=mt72;25350596]I'll try to do some more research on the web :( would it be tomato red or Fire Red ?[/quote]Just for informational purposes...

[URL]http://www.pack-n-tape.com/cart/3m-79904-scotchlite-reflective-striping-tape-red-1-4-in-x-50-ft.html[/URL]

If you look up part# 79904 this will be the reflective red that ray101381 was referring to in his post here: [URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17493705&postcount=21[/URL]

The first link is for 1/4"
BoostinChick 01-10-2010 04:08 PM

Did mine today using the Prostripe stuff. Doesn't look pink to me at all. I am happy with the end result, but there is definitely technique involved doing this.

[IMG]http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19655_253724666274_616056274_3862549_4637316_n.jpg[/IMG]
1st Scooby 01-10-2010 09:41 PM

[quote=BoostinChick;29357596]Did mine today using the Prostripe stuff. Doesn't look pink to me at all. I am happy with the end result, but there is definitely technique involved doing this.

[IMG]http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19655_253724666274_616056274_3862549_4637316_n.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

Looks good. Did you use the same stuff I used? Or a different color? I chose that color cuz it matched the new cherry blossom red better than the other reds...
BoostinChick 01-11-2010 08:21 AM

[quote=1st Scooby;29360139]Looks good. Did you use the same stuff I used? Or a different color? I chose that color cuz it matched the new cherry blossom red better than the other reds...[/quote]Yup, same exact stuff you PM'ed me. All they had at my local auto store and I didn't want to wait to order the 3M stuff.
BoostinChick 01-11-2010 07:28 PM

Better picture during daytime:
[IMG]http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs189.snc3/19655_255760716274_616056274_3871650_7991751_n.jpg[/IMG]
1st Scooby 01-11-2010 10:39 PM

[quote=BoostinChick;29370619]Better picture during daytime:
[IMG]http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs189.snc3/19655_255760716274_616056274_3871650_7991751_n.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

That's awesome!!!
BoostinChick 01-12-2010 11:49 AM

[quote=1st Scooby;29372831]That's awesome!!![/quote]Thanks! Crappy iPhone pic. Once the weather gets cooler and I get my Hella Supertones in hopefully I can do a small shoot. Thanks for your help and getting back to me via PM.
bloodxandxrank 04-29-2010 12:33 AM

to all the 06-07 guys doing the sidewings along with the center grille.....

any tips on getting the tight corners to stick? everything went on easy for all three pieces nice and smooth lokin really nice, but the corners started popping out. just cant get them to stay down :( im using the prostripe red 1/4"
Shiz36 04-29-2010 02:17 AM

^^ I had the same problem. Even tried a little heat to make it stretch but would still have the corners pop. I ended up making some precision cuts with an exacto knife and lined the ends up. You can't even tell unless you're within inches of it.
Lithel 05-06-2010 10:08 AM

nevermind...
BoostinChick 05-06-2010 03:16 PM

[quote=Shiz36;30569525]^^ I had the same problem. Even tried a little heat to make it stretch but would still have the corners pop. I ended up making some precision cuts with an exacto knife and lined the ends up. You can't even tell unless you're within inches of it.[/quote]Mine striping kit came with a plastic blade thing. Similar to what you would use to mix or level bondo. For the sharp edges, I put a little heat on it and pulled the material pretty tight. You can also do as suggested and cut with an x-acto knife. Should not be able to tell since those sharp edges are on the upper corners of those pieces.
scoobywagon06 06-25-2010 10:27 PM

sexxx for you
[IMG]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/snowboarder98/026.jpg[/IMG]
Eryan36 10-08-2010 06:25 PM

Bump a semi-old thread. I got some pin striping to do this, but got home and found I'd picked up the 1/8" instead of the 1/4". I figured I'd give it a test run with the skinny stuff before I took it all apart, and it actually came out pretty well. It's very subtle IRL.


[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs387.ash2/66573_870569230217_9602726_46010132_4157505_n.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs288.snc4/40745_870571964737_9602726_46010160_5366521_n.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs387.ash2/66515_870572234197_9602726_46010163_1769940_n.jpg[/IMG]
lovin' it 10-09-2010 04:42 AM

Looks excellent!
Uverjump 10-09-2010 04:45 AM

I really have to re-do my side "wing" ones. The corners are like peeling off. :/ Any suggestions ?
vms150 10-09-2010 08:52 AM

peel it off and redo it, just make sure to clean the surface better this time. Alcohol is a good idea.
1st Scooby 10-09-2010 11:00 AM

i used the 1/4" stuff like 3 years ago, and its still holding strong. The car is my dd and I drive it through the winters!!! I think the 1/8" striping is too thin...
Eryan36 10-11-2010 04:42 PM

[quote=1st Scooby;32119659]i used the 1/4" stuff like 3 years ago, and its still holding strong. The car is my dd and I drive it through the winters!!! I think the 1/8" striping is too thin...[/quote]

Like I said, it's pretty subtle.
fulltimeW.O.T. 10-11-2010 07:31 PM

[quote=1st Scooby;32119659]i used the 1/4" stuff like 3 years ago, and its still holding strong. The car is my dd and I drive it through the winters!!! I think the 1/8" striping is too thin...[/quote]

this is 100% spot on. 1/8" tape peels off a whole lot easier than the 1/4" one. I will be redoing mine with 1/4" this time. Of course with a very meticulous prep job ;)
ENRON WRX 10-12-2010 09:17 PM

the black on the red looks sick
guilty_619 01-26-2011 01:10 AM

bringing an old thread back to life! ...maybe
[IMG]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/Guilty619/IMG_20110125_141103.jpg[/IMG]
Titleist7230 01-26-2011 02:31 PM

looks clean man. good work
davidmount 01-29-2011 03:07 PM

Great work, very nice.
oskaree 01-31-2011 12:23 PM

did mine today pretty happy with it
[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5404554203_9d808835fa_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5404554869_082c89ec6c_b.jpg[/IMG]
stil2stock 02-18-2011 04:22 PM

Just did mine today with Cherry Blossom Red vinyl. The vinyl stretched if I pulled too hard laying it down, so it's not even width all around :( Luckily you can't tell from any distance. Let me know what you think.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/stil2stock/STI/IMG_2537.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/stil2stock/STI/IMG_2539.jpg[/IMG]
Louie 02-18-2011 04:56 PM

i like the pink up close, but it looks like the "red" from far away. Good job, now do the two side things..
Bradrcr 04-12-2011 04:15 AM

You know they say anything worth doing is worth overdoing...

[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6231200/IMG_0103.JPG[/IMG][IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6231200/IMG_0107.JPG[/IMG]

Well, for the $5 and a lot of patience (Took forever to get the Pioneer all red and put a Subie Wagon on the GPS), my wife is overjoyed with the WRX. And all for a little tape...
07RezaWagon 08-30-2011 01:12 AM

after a few months... interior looks great man!

Subscribed. Will do this in the near future!
alt14 11-05-2011 11:29 PM

[quote=Bradrcr;33832790]You know they say anything worth doing is worth overdoing...

[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6231200/IMG_0103.JPG[/IMG][IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6231200/IMG_0107.JPG[/IMG]

Well, for the $5 and a lot of patience (Took forever to get the Pioneer all red and put a Subie Wagon on the GPS), my wife is overjoyed with the WRX. And all for a little tape...[/quote]

looks awesome, the rims already came with the red right?
TheEugeneKam 11-06-2011 10:34 AM

Any idea where to get this stuff in canada, toronto? ^^^ Looks awesome by the way!
daigledangle8 11-06-2011 03:02 PM

Heres my attempt. Didn't want to go with blue or red since I already have both those colors in the front of the car. Sorry for the terrible phone pic.

[IMG]http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387908_2278883451912_1243530048_32345886_1832926960_n.jpg?dl=1[/IMG]
wrxman02 11-06-2011 03:20 PM

Looks great
daigledangle8 11-06-2011 04:00 PM

thank you! subtle but its a nice accent for the hella horns
04ts 11-06-2011 09:52 PM

[quote=TheEugeneKam;35561564]Any idea where to get this stuff in canada, toronto? ^^^ Looks awesome by the way![/quote]

Canadian Tire.
daigledangle8 11-07-2011 03:47 PM

here is a better/ clearer shot of my attempt:

[IMG]http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377497_2283043275905_1243530048_32350445_814726964_n.jpg?dl=1[/IMG]
TheEugeneKam 11-07-2011 09:44 PM

A little before and after. I liek the way it turned out! Using the stripe is kinda hard, but once i got the hang of it, it became a breeze. :D
[URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/412/img0062yg.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/412/img0062yg.jpg/[/URL]
[URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/259/img0064cx.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/259/img0064cx.jpg/[/URL]
Brunettes 11-07-2011 09:57 PM

[quote=Bradrcr;33832790]You know they say anything worth doing is worth overdoing...

[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6231200/IMG_0103.JPG[/IMG][IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6231200/IMG_0107.JPG[/IMG]

Well, for the $5 and a lot of patience (Took forever to get the Pioneer all red and put a Subie Wagon on the GPS), my wife is overjoyed with the WRX. And all for a little tape...[/quote]

Can I see a more pics of the front of the car? Im picking up my 2012 sti the same color on satuday,

Thanks
STINY11 01-01-2012 06:41 PM

I decided to try this RA-R Grill Trim that everyone else has been doing, but I used reflective tape and added a little bit to it to make it a little more unique.

Here's before:
[IMG]http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4296/img2052gs.jpg[/IMG]

and here's after:
[IMG]http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/5770/img2481c.jpg[/IMG]

A shot from the side of the intercooler intake (before I painted the SUBARU Emblem and added the Supertones):
[IMG]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5548/img2117v.jpg[/IMG]

I added a small Trim line at the bottom of the rear bumper as well:
[IMG]http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4804/img2584cr.jpg[/IMG]
theoutbackdream 02-03-2012 12:33 PM

Subscribing. Thinking of doing this mod soon.
aliasgx 02-03-2012 12:46 PM

[quote=STINY11;36010306]I decided to try this RA-R Grill Trim that everyone else has been doing, but I used reflective tape and added a little bit to it to make it a little more unique.

Here's before:
[IMG]http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4296/img2052gs.jpg[/IMG]

and here's after:
[IMG]http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/5770/img2481c.jpg[/IMG]

A shot from the side of the intercooler intake (before I painted the SUBARU Emblem and added the Supertones):
[IMG]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5548/img2117v.jpg[/IMG]

I added a small Trim line at the bottom of the rear bumper as well:
[IMG]http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4804/img2584cr.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
THAT IS HOT!!!!!!!
Louie 02-03-2012 01:18 PM

Great work....



overdone imo.
STINY11 02-03-2012 07:04 PM

Yeah, I think it actually looks 1000x better in real life. The pictures look funny...
italianhunnybee 07-11-2012 11:18 PM

I did this last night finally and <3 it!!
[url]http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=867837484953&set=a.670385101113.2162714.39207622&type=3&theater[/url]
mhs5074 07-26-2012 06:49 PM

How did you guys get the striping to stick around the center piece of the hawkeye grills. I did it twice now and each time after a few days of driving, the bottom corners start to peel off.

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