EZ Lip Installed
#1
EZ Lip Installed
When I ordered my R-Style carbon fiber (not plastic like the Jag OEM) rear valance and diffuser from Mina Gallery (which is getting delivered and hopefully installed today), Chris said they're considering making a front splitter for the XF. But, while I waited for that, I went ahead and dropped $30 online (shipped) on an EZ Lip. It's made from EPDM rubber, which was originally made for use as a pond liner, but is now used for lots of applications, including commercial roofing sheets which last 50+ years (I used to manage the SE for a commercial roofing company). Anyway, the black plastic protective under tray on the XF made it a little tough to adhere it with the pre-installed 3M auto tape around the side edges, so I reinforced it with a few screws/washers and some clips on the inside lip edge. I'll see how it holds up to the elements, high speeds, the odd curb, etc. But, for $30, I thought it was definitely worth the gamble. Initially, I really like the black contrast, but wish maybe I'd pulled it a little further forward in the middle. But, hell, if I don't it like later, I'll peel it right off. Enough words, here are some pix of it installed...
Last edited by Reaxions; 07-19-2012 at 07:06 PM. Reason: left a word out
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#3
Thanks. I'm sure I'll get a bunch of responses saying how cheap it looks, but that's OK. Either way, I'm still not 100% committed to it, but I like experimenting with stuff. Plus, I thought it might also help any other XF owners who were ever considering something like that by seeing how it would look.
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Couple things. First, and this can't be overstated: your car looks awesome. I drive a black 2010 xfr and it's rare that I ever get car envy at all, but yours makes me drool. Something about the black accents make it really look great. Gonna go kick my bumper and spit on my hood cuz now I hate mine. Second, how and where did you get the "R" badge on the grille. I thought that was a 2012 addition. I'd love to add that touch to mine. Congrats again on the great looking car.
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Reaxions (07-23-2012)
#17
Thanks. I popped out the hood louvers and used Plastidip to coat them, which carries no risk as the stuff can peel right off if needed. However, mine have held up perfectly for 6 months with zero issues (even with hand car washes, bad weather, and people poking at them). I also used Plastidip on the rear Jag leaper (I took the leaper off the car, coated it, then reapplied it), but I also added a few coats of gloss on top of the leaper, also with zero issues.
#19
Wow, love the look!
I did a little bit of searching and found the same product from a company called QwikLip... went ahead and ordered it from www.qwiklip.com for my 2011 XF...can't beat it for $27.99 shipped!
I did a little bit of searching and found the same product from a company called QwikLip... went ahead and ordered it from www.qwiklip.com for my 2011 XF...can't beat it for $27.99 shipped!
#20
Wow, love the look!
I did a little bit of searching and found the same product from a company called QwikLip... went ahead and ordered it from www.qwiklip.com for my 2011 XF...can't beat it for $27.99 shipped!
I did a little bit of searching and found the same product from a company called QwikLip... went ahead and ordered it from www.qwiklip.com for my 2011 XF...can't beat it for $27.99 shipped!