Windshield frame color

DJJSR · 10-23-2007, 04:32 PM

I'm pretty new to the S2k and don't know much about the differences from year to year. One thing I noticed is that some cars have the body color on the windshield frame and some cars don't. Why is that????

gomarlins3 · 10-23-2007, 05:19 PM

The black is tape covering the color of the car. Some people remove the tape so the windshield frame is body colored.

bobby2002S2K · 10-23-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

The black is tape covering the color of the car. Some people remove the tape so the windshield frame is body colored.

Dang i didnt know that? umm i guess you learn something new everyday.

philiam · 10-23-2007, 06:40 PM

Boy, the things you learn here. Who knew?

Java Junky · 10-23-2007, 07:05 PM

The black is tape???
I mean . . . the black is tape.
Sure. I knew that.

gomarlins3 · 10-23-2007, 07:42 PM

I believe it is. At least it is suppose to be on all the colors except Berlina (for obvious reasons). Someone go and make sure I am correct, now you guys have me thinking I have made a mistake.

Java Junky · 10-23-2007, 07:58 PM

Your talkin' like one'a my favorite tee-shirts Go (No. It don't actually talk)
"Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken".
As for your bein' wrong . . . I doubt it, but lemme go take a quick look-see.
Wait one.
Okay, yeah.
I didn't go peelin' back any corners'r anything, but it's got a surface similar to electrician's tape n' overlaps at the upper corners.
Your tape explanation flies with me. So, if you've ever passed out any bum scoop, dis ain't it.
Be well.
Java

mzk784 · 10-23-2007, 08:46 PM

I didn't know that

I always wanted the A pillar to have the same color as the body, I am kinda scared to peel that off and end up with some sort of unpainted metal. by the way, any tips on how to peel it off ?

controller · 10-23-2007, 09:11 PM

Here's a great link from s2katlanta

http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=909

It's a link to a bunch of DIYs. One of them is removing the tape. Apparently, some of the forum members reported scuff marks on the paint after removal, but it was easily polished and waxed out.

Java Junky · 10-23-2007, 09:15 PM

Damn! Good info Con. Thanks.
Be well.
Java

mzk784 · 10-23-2007, 09:59 PM

Hey controller, that's an awesome read, thanks for the link

DJJSR · 10-24-2007, 06:33 AM

So now all we need is for somebody to try it out. If one of you guys with a silver car will do it, I'll send you some duct tape to cover it up if you damage the paint!!

SXY_S2K · 10-24-2007, 07:50 AM

I have a Silverstone with a hard-top, so I am definitly going to try this this weekend I think. Wish me luck! I will post pics if I have the guts to do it.

controller · 10-24-2007, 10:52 AM

I definitely want to do it. I think the spa yellow around the windshield completes the look. The only problem is that the DIY suggests a hot day or a hair dryer. Considering the weather right now, I'm more concerned about snow tires.

kgf3076 · 10-24-2007, 01:30 PM

it's tape, it comes off easily if you use a hairdryer to warm it up before you attempt to remove it and it's applied after the car is painted so it will be the same color as the car...

tien2cool · 10-24-2007, 08:21 PM

i have a grand prix white with a hard top, i took mines off in about 20 minutes, came off pretty nicely. What i did was took a blow dryer and blew it at the tape to heat it up and then peel slowly (very slowly), if not then your left with a real sticky material that is very difficult to get off. Oh yeah, do it at your own risk cause for some S there are paint blemishes, if this happens then use rubbing compound mix with elbow grease. good luck you guys. By the way, imo it looks very clean w/o it

10-23-2007, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,564	Windshield frame color I'm pretty new to the S2k and don't know much about the differences from year to year. One thing I noticed is that some cars have the body color on the windshield frame and some cars don't. Why is that???? __________________ Don

10-23-2007, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,481	The black is tape covering the color of the car. Some people remove the tape so the windshield frame is body colored. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-23-2007, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,413	Boy, the things you learn here. Who knew? __________________

10-23-2007, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,287	The black is tape??? I mean . . . the black is tape. *Sure*. I knew that. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-23-2007, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,481	I believe it is. At least it is suppose to be on all the colors except Berlina (for obvious reasons). Someone go and make sure I am correct, now you guys have me thinking I have made a mistake. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-23-2007, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,287	Your talkin' like one'a my favorite tee-shirts Go (No. It don't actually talk) "Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken". As for your bein' wrong . . . I doubt it, but lemme go take a quick look-see. Wait one. Okay, yeah. I didn't go peelin' back any corners'r anything, but it's got a surface similar to electrician's tape n' overlaps at the upper corners. Your tape explanation flies with me. So, if you've ever passed out any bum scoop, dis ain't it. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky : 10-23-2007 at 08:07 PM. Reason: Dead certain, posatutely accurate conclusions.

10-23-2007, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
mzk784 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	I didn't know that I always wanted the A pillar to have the same color as the body, I am kinda scared to peel that off and end up with some sort of unpainted metal. by the way, any tips on how to peel it off ?

10-23-2007, 09:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
controller Yellow is the fastest. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 278	Here's a great link from s2katlanta http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=909 It's a link to a bunch of DIYs. One of them is removing the tape. Apparently, some of the forum members reported scuff marks on the paint after removal, but it was easily polished and waxed out.

10-23-2007, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,287	Damn! Good info Con. Thanks. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-23-2007, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
mzk784 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	Hey controller, that's an awesome read, thanks for the link

10-24-2007, 06:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,564	So now all we need is for somebody to try it out. If one of you guys with a silver car will do it, I'll send you some duct tape to cover it up if you damage the paint!! __________________ Don

10-24-2007, 07:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 892	I have a Silverstone with a hard-top, so I am definitly going to try this this weekend I think. Wish me luck! I will post pics if I have the guts to do it.

10-24-2007, 10:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
controller Yellow is the fastest. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 278	I definitely want to do it. I think the spa yellow around the windshield completes the look. The only problem is that the DIY suggests a hot day or a hair dryer. Considering the weather right now, I'm more concerned about snow tires.

10-24-2007, 01:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,351	it's tape, it comes off easily if you use a hairdryer to warm it up before you attempt to remove it and it's applied after the car is painted so it will be the same color as the car...

10-24-2007, 08:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
tien2cool Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18	i have a grand prix white with a hard top, i took mines off in about 20 minutes, came off pretty nicely. What i did was took a blow dryer and blew it at the tape to heat it up and then peel slowly (very slowly), if not then your left with a real sticky material that is very difficult to get off. Oh yeah, do it at your own risk cause for some S there are paint blemishes, if this happens then use rubbing compound mix with elbow grease. good luck you guys. By the way, imo it looks very clean w/o it

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