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I know a few forum members were interested in getting silver side steps... So here's my Mahogany Touring with the side steps powder coated to match my alloy 18" wheels...
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which makes the pics look a li'l dreary.... I did just have the MDX Zaino'd (3 coats of Z-5 and 3 coats of Z-2).
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A similar picture to the first one, but at more of an angle.
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I'll wait 'til the sun comes out and try and get some better shots.
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| i get my black mdx in june, this is exactly what i'm looking for. can you give info on where and how you got this done. thanks. |
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Step 1:
Call up Tim at HondaAcuraWorld (http://www.hondacuraworld.com/) and buy a set of side steps
Step 2:
Find a local powder coating company - I used Andrews Powder Coating, Inc in Chatsworth, CA which is close (enough) to where I live -- their number is (818) 700-1030 and I dealt with the owner, Scott. (www.powdercoater.com).
Because the original side steps are already powder coated, they have to chemically strip them first, and if you pick the same colour I did, then they also have to add a clear coat.
Total cost of the powder coating was $311.00 (plus the cost of the side steps).
If you get a group together, you'll be able to "dramatically reduce the cost" - Scott's words.
There was another thread where there's a company selling 3rd party side steps already painted(coated) for a lot less money. (http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...p?threadid=1332)
Good luck.
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Rail, I like! Those side steps are awesome (your car's nice too). The contrast of the black end caps and the treads looks great.
I'm thinking they'd go well on my SS, now I just have to let these two side step strategies sort themselves out. |
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Rail,
They look Great! Really sets of the Mahogany color and gives a great contrast.
Excellent pics. |
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I love your side steps and that MAHOGANY!! I'm following your lead in my MB! :D:D
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Rail,
Side steps look fantastic! Too bad the sun wasn't out for us to admire your Zaino job...but you can get a little glimpse from the way the steps reflect off the lower door panel.
Last weekend rained up here in SF so only got 1 coat on ours; hoping for better weather this weekend! |
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Nice ride Rail !!! Really nice !!!
Wheels, with the sidesteps, gold package and pin stripe.
VERY NICE !!!
AWESOME ride.
Power coated really stands out and gives your MDX a custom look!
Happy MDX-ing !
I'm jealous ! |
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Thanks guys...
BTW they did offer another silver which was a little more chrome coloured which didn't require the additional clear coat - that would take bout $75.00 off the cost.
Scott, at Andrews powder Coating, tells me that for a run of 5 to 10 he could probably do the same colour as mine (including the clear coat) for about $200.00 per set.
D, can't wait to see what the Manik's look like.
Worm, the Zaino looks great - even the detailer was very impressed.
A4L, it's hard to see in the pics - but the pintripes were painted on with a thin gold line on top to match the gold kit and a silver line below to match the wheels and steps.
Thanks again and best to all.
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| I just ordered the Manik Stainless side steps will post when installed! Blk/Blk Touring. |
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| Rail, I just found that your wheels are different from mine. Did Acura manufacture different ones? Mine is base model and I checked the Touring package, the wheels are almost the same. |
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