How I Turned My Gray Panels Black For Under $10 - Page 24

ShaneS · 10-12-2006, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyD77

it supose to be an Y, how can i verify for the panel

thank

This will work for the "composite" panels, they seem to be a little darker and rougher than the DX/LX panels. Check and see if the Y has composite panels.

RickyD77 · 10-12-2006, 02:14 PM

Thank for the answer they supose to be cmposite but they said metalic gray

http://www.torontohonda.com/newCars....lement#pagetop

RickyD77 · 10-12-2006, 02:27 PM

ok i have found it was an ex

Year/Make/Model: 2003 HONDA ELEMENT EX
Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine Type: 2.4L I4 MPI DOHC 16V
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES

MTP · 10-12-2006, 10:40 PM

Can't believe this thread has been around for so long and I am just now finding it.

Order some of the stuff, I have been wanting to do the same thing and even priced out the panel swap. The cost pushed the idea from my head.

I think it will look much better (more contrast) with my silver E. Plus the black areas around the rear window and back doors aways make the side panels look like they were already faded.

Empire, do you still clean the panels like normal when you wash the E and do you use other products like Mothers on them?

Empire · 10-12-2006, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTP

Empire, do you still clean the panels like normal when you wash the E and do you use other products like Mothers on them?

Mine are still dyed........it's just that the surface sits under about 3 coats of Herculiner.:D
http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...ght=herculiner

But yes, you can clean the dyed panels as normal.
Very strong power washers might blast/scour the dye from the pores tho. Leaving some spots looking cloudy. I never experienced this with the DIY coin washes with their power washers. But some automatic drive-thru washes can be extremely strong. If this does happen tho, a 15 minute quick touch up application can even it back out.

MTP · 10-13-2006, 11:09 AM

cool...thanks empire.
I never hit the autowash places.

I always wash the E at home so the pressure should never be a problem.

Sounds like a good weekend project next weekend for me.

Missing Element · 10-13-2006, 11:54 AM

MTP,
Good MOD to do.
The contrast on your Silver will look great!!!
Follow the instructions and take your time doing it.

Stormgod · 10-15-2006, 12:35 AM

I been promising to post a couple of pics of the Element of Danger, that I use for storm chasing, well here it is. I dyed the panels black about 3 months ago and so far, except for the scratches on the front left corner from falling debris, its holding up well.
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Stormgod · 10-15-2006, 12:36 AM

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cory · 10-15-2006, 01:49 AM

It seems that the ex version in the US is the Y version in Canada. That's the version without the black panels around the tire hub. Am I right?

Margaret

10-12-2006, 10:40 PM	#234
MTP EOC Rank: Oxygen 2004 4WD EX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 875	Can't believe this thread has been around for so long and I am just now finding it. Order some of the stuff, I have been wanting to do the same thing and even priced out the panel swap. The cost pushed the idea from my head. I think it will look much better (more contrast) with my silver E. Plus the black areas around the rear window and back doors aways make the side panels look like they were already faded. Empire, do you still clean the panels like normal when you wash the E and do you use other products like Mothers on them? __________________ SSMEXAWDAUTO HONDA:Carpets, Cargo Liner & Cover, SplashGuards, Leather Wheel Cover, foglights, SC Rims After-Market:Paint Matched Rear Spoiler, Lund Bug Deflector, AVS Vent Visors, Carbon Fiber console decals, Headrest Shocks, SilverStar Lightbulbs, Cloud-Rider Grille, ProClip iPod dash-mount, Aluminum Pedals, 235/55/R18 Alenzas Mods:Pilot Steering wheel w/ Radio Controls, Aux Fuse Block, Internal secondary aux cable, Internal Belkin iPod cable, Acura Flip key

10-13-2006, 11:09 AM	#236
MTP EOC Rank: Oxygen 2004 4WD EX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 875	cool...thanks empire. I never hit the autowash places. I always wash the E at home so the pressure should never be a problem. Sounds like a good weekend project next weekend for me. __________________ SSMEXAWDAUTO HONDA:Carpets, Cargo Liner & Cover, SplashGuards, Leather Wheel Cover, foglights, SC Rims After-Market:Paint Matched Rear Spoiler, Lund Bug Deflector, AVS Vent Visors, Carbon Fiber console decals, Headrest Shocks, SilverStar Lightbulbs, Cloud-Rider Grille, ProClip iPod dash-mount, Aluminum Pedals, 235/55/R18 Alenzas Mods:Pilot Steering wheel w/ Radio Controls, Aux Fuse Block, Internal secondary aux cable, Internal Belkin iPod cable, Acura Flip key

10-13-2006, 11:54 AM	#237
Missing Element EOC Rank: Helium 2004 4WD EX MT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cave Spring, VA Posts: 111	MTP, Good MOD to do. The contrast on your Silver will look great!!! Follow the instructions and take your time doing it. __________________ 2004 * EX * Midnight Black Pearl * MTX * 4WD * iPod * TomTom One * Lund Window Visors * Front Light Lens Protectors * Lund Bug Bouncer * Billet Grill * Splashguards * Fog Lights * K&N * Mobil1 * Empire's 'Dark Side' Panels * Hummer Escape Pod Decal * Roof Rack * Storage Armrest * '05-'06 Side Steps * Ursa Dead Pedal * Front Side Window Tint * RAAMMAT * Don't believe everything you think. ??:

10-15-2006, 12:35 AM	#238
Stormgod EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2003 2WD DX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 84	Heres my black panels..finally I been promising to post a couple of pics of the Element of Danger, that I use for storm chasing, well here it is. I dyed the panels black about 3 months ago and so far, except for the scratches on the front left corner from falling debris, its holding up well. [IMG][/IMG]

10-15-2006, 12:36 AM	#239
Stormgod EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2003 2WD DX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 84	and another.. [IMG][/IMG]

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10-12-2006, 02:14 PM	#232
RickyD77 EOC Rank: Hydrogen Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	Thank for the answer they supose to be cmposite but they said metalic gray http://www.torontohonda.com/newCars....lement#pagetop

10-12-2006, 02:27 PM	#233
RickyD77 EOC Rank: Hydrogen Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	ok i have found it was an ex Year/Make/Model: 2003 HONDA ELEMENT EX Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY Engine Type: 2.4L I4 MPI DOHC 16V Manufactured In: UNITED STATES

10-15-2006, 01:49 AM	#240
cory EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2WD DX AT Kiwi Metallic (KM) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: vancouver, bc Posts: 5	Y version It seems that the ex version in the US is the Y version in Canada. That's the version without the black panels around the tire hub. Am I right? Margaret

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