Home Depot Lip [Archive]

buit9110

10-14-2008, 02:48 PM

Okay, this is my how-to on the Home Depot Lip:

What you need is a garage door seal
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/hdp%20lip.jpg

Some 3M red double sided tape
Image comming soon!

Some self threading screws or any screw that is not longer than 1 1/2 inches.
A razor blade.

and thats it! total price for all is around $16.

here is how you do it:

1. raise the car and put it on jackstands. you can do it with the car in its normal hight but I have better clearance whe the car is up.
2. put the 3M tape on the door seal.
pic comming soon!
3. clean the bottom of your car, where the lip is going on.
4. start putting the lip on the side of the car that you preffer and follow the line where the paint ends.
5. you don't need to remove the plastic part in the middle just follow the line.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%202.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%203.JPG
6. when you are done cut the exess rubber with the razor blade
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%205.JPG
7. screw the self threading well..screws in the beggining of the lip, where it curves under the fog, and in the diagonal parts where the bumper ends and the plastic part beggins. sorry for the dirty picture.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%206.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%207.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%208.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%201.JPG

this is what you end up with
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/dslr%203.JPG
you are done, congratulations!!

mazdaspeedster3

10-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Can you come over and do this to my car?

buit9110

10-14-2008, 02:53 PM

hahaha, if you send me the bumper i'll do it or maybe if you lived in Florida close to west palm. lol

speed6_dude

10-14-2008, 03:32 PM

WOW... dont know how you came up with this idea but great job! I think i have a new weekend project! (drinks)

justanothermp5

10-14-2008, 03:33 PM

he didnt really come up with it, its been done for a while
he just did the write up on it

SPEED3TYPE2

10-14-2008, 03:41 PM

looks real good!

buit9110

10-14-2008, 03:42 PM

thats correct, it's been done for a while but i was being asked on doing a write up so I did it. Its a great and cheap mod.

snooky

10-14-2008, 03:50 PM

I gotta do this mod, looks sick! i guess i gotta do it after the winter, in montreal id end up using it as a plow lol.

nice write up thank you!

tunersteve

10-14-2008, 06:43 PM

Great write-up and the pics definitely help. I might have to do this when I have a free weekend, since it sounds like its about a half hour job to complete.

Vicspeed6_AZ

10-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Looks sweeet! I would do this in a heart beat, but my lower lip already rubs coming out of my driveway as it is ... I am sure this will rub all the time!

BADFISH6

10-14-2008, 09:46 PM

Does tape and a couple screws really hold this on at highway speeds?

tunersteve

10-14-2008, 09:51 PM

Does tape and a couple screws really hold this on at highway speeds?

I'd imagine that putting a few extra screws in wouldn't be a bad thing. Also, when you apply the 3M tape, be sure to prep the area with rubbing alcohol for better adhesion.

BADFISH6

10-14-2008, 09:55 PM

I'd imagine that putting a few extra screws in wouldn't be a bad thing. Also, when you apply the 3M tape, be sure to prep the area with rubbing alcohol for better adhesion.

Yeah I just hate the idea of screwing into my bumper. Do youp prep the garage door sealer, bumper, or both with alcohol?

tunersteve

10-14-2008, 10:05 PM

Yeah I just hate the idea of screwing into my bumper. Do youp prep the garage door sealer, bumper, or both with alcohol?

I'd suggest just the bumper. The door seal should be clean since its new and in a sealed bag, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a quick wipe. Just make sure that its dry before applying the tape.

buit9110

10-14-2008, 10:08 PM

for the lip I didn't but i did clean it really good, as for the grille,I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol and with 3M liquid primer. I just installed it and I'm doing a how-to on it also, those damn clips are crazy to get!

snooky

10-14-2008, 10:12 PM

buit9110

10-14-2008, 10:34 PM

happily I didn't break any but a write up is in order for tommorow because there should be no more clip breakage (don't really know if that is a real word) from anyone else.

wannabe

10-15-2008, 01:36 AM

awesome :)

buit9110

10-15-2008, 09:09 AM

how-to on the grille is up.

lestat13

10-15-2008, 11:09 AM

Anyone have pics with the HDP lip on a speed3?? I am so stealing that Home Depot Performance name too!!!

snooky

10-15-2008, 02:32 PM

Anyone have pics with the HDP lip on a speed3?? I am so stealing that Home Depot Performance name too!!!

Home Depot Performance" i love it lol

tunersteve

10-15-2008, 02:35 PM

Anyone have pics with the HDP lip on a speed3?? I am so stealing that Home Depot Performance name too!!!

Well you do that, and I'll open up LHIP (Lowe's Home Improvement Performance) and my first product will be the chicken wire lower grille or the homemade windshield washer IC sprayer!

buit9110

10-15-2008, 02:37 PM

haha fab up some stuff FTW!!!

bova80

10-15-2008, 02:48 PM

Well you do that, and I'll open up LHIP (Lowe's Home Improvement Performance) and my first product will be the chicken wire lower grille or the homemade windshield washer IC sprayer!

if you are going to spray the top mount be careful you don't spray to much water because beneath the intercooler is the coilpacks and they won't take kindly to water sitting around them since there is no where for the water to drain.

Dr. D

10-18-2008, 07:40 PM

Well you do that, and I'll open up LHIP (Lowe's Home Improvement Performance) and my first product will be the chicken wire lower grille or the homemade windshield washer IC sprayer!

yea son just got down with my LHP (lowes high performance) lip... (home depot was out) decided to do it after the shifter. buit you da man! i might try the side skirt idea for you guys tomorrow i'll keep ya posted.

snooky

10-19-2008, 10:34 AM

post pix guys

snooky

10-19-2008, 10:44 AM

Look this guy did it too..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKxjK69KcE

Dr. D

10-19-2008, 11:18 AM

just got back from the depot picked up another LHP lip but forgot the tape, gonna go back after i wash it... pics should be up in an hour or two.

Dr. D

10-19-2008, 12:39 PM

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here are a couple for now...

snooky

10-19-2008, 01:27 PM

wow looks really good!, what kind of tape did you use and did you screw it in as well?

Dr. D

10-19-2008, 01:39 PM

i used 3m molding tape shown below. i made a double row on the entire strip first then peeled it back as i went along the bumper and yes i screwed it useing 1/2 self tapers. (ENTIRE INSTAL WAS DOWN ON THE GROUND) but i can imagine that is would be much easier lifted.

139610

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Dr. D

10-19-2008, 02:23 PM

here is the link to my little photo shot... hope you enjoy.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4139087&posted=1#post4139087

mal_tiempo

10-20-2008, 10:17 AM

Did you pick up that molding tape at Home Depot/Lowe's as well?

snooky

10-20-2008, 04:49 PM

i wish the tape came in black, that way you wouldn't be able to see it....

but i just picked up my lip and tape at Home Depot and ill let you guys know how it went. Ill post pix, wish me LUCK!

buit9110

10-20-2008, 07:36 PM

good luck!!

Dr. D

10-20-2008, 07:40 PM

good luck mang...

snooky

10-20-2008, 10:06 PM

Just finished, ill post better pix tomorrow, my cam is at the office. so heres some pix i took with my blackberry, I tried touching them up with PS so...

let me know what you guys think

thanks again guys , i love this mod!

speed6_dude

10-22-2008, 10:14 AM

Just picked up my hp lip! Let you know when i get time to put it on!

snooky

10-22-2008, 10:28 AM

n e one try the side skirt?

Vicspeed6_AZ

10-22-2008, 12:45 PM

ok I am going to do this now too .. screw my driveway!

snooky

10-22-2008, 12:52 PM

lol

redspeed6

10-22-2008, 12:53 PM

I like it! :D
Since im going to home depot this weekend to fix the soon to be 'baby room' after the hurricane, i just have to slip this in the basket when the ol lady aint looking (like i do at the store with cookies) and then take a short break from drywall prep and put this bad boy on!

BoostedSpd6

10-22-2008, 03:21 PM

will this work if u have a front mount im guessing no because the valence isnt there to tie the lip to.???

Vicspeed6_AZ

10-22-2008, 08:51 PM

Heh ... here are my contributions

http://members.cox.net/mazda_pics/tn_IMG_5813.JPG

http://members.cox.net/mazda_pics/tn_IMG_5814.JPG

snooky

10-22-2008, 10:44 PM

heres two more, i was able to take with my rebel...

more pix on thier way, ill post an album later...

hope you guys like it

m4tic

10-23-2008, 03:49 AM

fyi you dont need screws.... i finally chewed through my first lip.... i put another one on this past weekend...

wannabe

10-23-2008, 08:27 AM

i did this as well.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/jdolluc/Speed6%20Fotos/PA200007.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/jdolluc/Speed6%20Fotos/PA200008.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/jdolluc/Speed6%20Fotos/PA200009.jpg

silver_speed6

10-23-2008, 09:44 AM

Nice suburb :)

Vicspeed6_AZ

10-23-2008, 10:29 AM

Looks good! I know you don't need screws, but I went ahead and used 4 as well.

tunersteve

10-23-2008, 10:33 AM

The more I look at this, the more I think I'm gonna end up doing it. Nice pics everyone who's done it!

Dr. D

10-23-2008, 05:46 PM

shit man i used 9 half inch self tappers...

Vicspeed6_AZ

10-23-2008, 06:40 PM

I might use more myself .. heh.

RobbyMS6

10-27-2008, 09:07 AM

where did you get that lip?

Vicspeed6_AZ

10-27-2008, 10:59 AM

Read the first post.

bova80

10-27-2008, 11:14 AM

where did you get that lip?

Lowes, hahaha.

MR_X

10-27-2008, 11:26 AM

where did you get that lip?

Did the title "Home Depot Lip" wasn't enough?

http://smiliesftw.com/x/cece_ugh.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

RobbyMS6

10-27-2008, 11:47 AM

Did the title "Home Depot Lip" wasn't enough?

http://smiliesftw.com/x/cece_ugh.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

i didnt know if he actually bought the lip (ready for installation)at home depot cause that didnt make sense. My bad?

MR_X

10-27-2008, 12:52 PM

i didnt know if he actually bought the lip (ready for installation)at home depot cause that didnt make sense. My bad?

Just giving you crap.Don't take it personal. ;)

RobbyMS6

10-27-2008, 02:09 PM

Just giving you crap.Don't take it personal. ;)

None taken.(spin)

AODfan

10-27-2008, 02:40 PM

Has anyone done this to a 03 Protege yet?

mhrebin

10-27-2008, 02:48 PM

i was thinking about doing it to my protege. but wasnt sure how it would look attached to my LX lip.

bova80

10-27-2008, 05:40 PM

i didnt know if he actually bought the lip (ready for installation)at home depot cause that didnt make sense. My bad?

ha maybe if home depot started selling aftermarket car parts, lol.

MR_X

10-27-2008, 05:58 PM

ha maybe if home depot started selling aftermarket car parts, lol.

They do. Look at the lip I just installed on my MS6. I had an RX-7 that it used a few of their aftermarket product. I had a cold air box for my intake from them. ;)

wyosaint

11-02-2008, 03:56 PM

im guessing that stuff is pretty flexible, so what does it look like while the car travels at say 100+mph??

MR_X

11-21-2008, 03:01 PM

Okay after 2 week of rolling around with the lip, it ripped off. So I had to fabricate some reinforcement for the middle section. I guess my car is too low but I hope this help.

This is what I made out of some sheet metal I had laying around.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/260/dsc2812yh4.jpg

I made a template out of cardboard just so I could cut the shape of the bottom bumper. It doesn't have to be perfect but close enough. I didn't have any issues with the side, just the middle section of the bumper so I only reinforced that section with all five of those strips. Here is what it looks like.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7900/dsc2814by2.jpg

lonewolfucf

11-21-2008, 10:20 PM

So I notice primarily MS6 owners with this on their cars...does anyone know if it looks at least halfway decent on a regular 6?

Contemplating putting one on, but if it makes the car look goofy, I'll save the change for lunch at work :D

MR_X

11-21-2008, 10:48 PM

I say skip lunch and go for it.

BADFISH6

11-22-2008, 01:13 PM

Okay after 2 week of rolling around with the lip, it ripped off. So I had to fabricate some reinforcement for the middle section. I guess my car is too low but I hope this help.

This is what I made out of some sheet metal I had laying around.

I made a template out of cardboard just so I could cut the shape of the bottom bumper. It doesn't have to be perfect but close enough. I didn't have any issues with the side, just the middle section of the bumper so I only reinforced that section with all five of those strips. Here is what it looks like.

Do you still have 3m tape on there? And can you post a better picture of the middle of the bumper?

MR_X

11-22-2008, 04:20 PM

I still have 3m tape. Do you want a picture of the front of the bumper or underneath part?

BADFISH6

11-22-2008, 11:25 PM

Underneath please. And what length screws are in there on the middle as well? thanks

Dr. D

11-23-2008, 07:21 AM

i put in 1/2" self tappers

BADFISH6

11-23-2008, 02:36 PM

i put in 1/2" self tappers

Thats what i used as well but if i used Mr. X's steel plate dsign i think 1/2 inch would stick out of that very thin middle section.

Qwik6

11-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Installed my HDP lip today. The car feels more stable at high speeds I must say. Best 8 dollars ive spent. haha
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/stealthmodifier/100_6326.jpg

MR_X

11-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Thats what i used as well but if i used Mr. X's steel plate dsign i think 1/2 inch would stick out of that very thin middle section.

My screws did stick out. I used my dremel and trimmed them off. Sorry that I didn't get you the pictures yet. I had mean headache today and spent my day on bed after I installed a lip for another member.

LV Tunerz

11-29-2008, 06:42 PM

this project is titties I LOVE IT (drinks)

IAMHOLLYWOOD

11-30-2008, 03:02 AM

subin for the proty

Pbo

12-01-2008, 05:13 PM

Installed my HDP lip today. The car feels more stable at high speeds I must say. Best 8 dollars ive spent. haha
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/stealthmodifier/100_6326.jpg

first off i gotta say i red lip black rims looks bad ass on the white, and the depot lip compliments the grille extra nice.
i installed my depot lip a few weeks ago in no time and it looks sick, best part is u can still drive the car like its got no lip whatsoever, i love not having to worry about crackin a $600+ bumper fitting.
gotta get some picks up, eh gotta get a camera too haha

Street Sleeper

12-05-2008, 02:44 PM

im gonnna have to jump on the homo depot band wagon now too ;)

anyone think of or put a line of black electrical tape between the bumper and the lip to cover the tape edge? for some reason the tape showing drives me nuts.

AODfan

12-05-2008, 02:53 PM

I'm considering doing this to my protege

MsP155

12-05-2008, 08:23 PM

please someone do this for the PRO...btw is there another shape option for the lip?

AODfan

12-05-2008, 10:07 PM

please someone do this for the PRO...btw is there another shape option for the lip?

What do you mean shape? Its a long piece of rubber that is contoured to the bumper, or do you mean the beveled edge of it?

MsP155

12-05-2008, 10:54 PM

ya^

mgerst1

12-06-2008, 09:40 AM

if you do it to a pro please put up pics, im thinking of doing this

AODfan

12-06-2008, 10:12 AM

I am going to go by Home Depot/Lowes later today to find one. Since I don't have a stock splitter and have been wanting one, I think this might suffice.

AODfan

12-06-2008, 05:36 PM

Well, I went and picked up the stuff, first I taped it on and took some pics, got about4 screws in and figured I did not like the way it was turning out, MP3 bumper has some curves to it and just did not seem to flow right. I think a Carbon fiber or stock splitter(flat) is best for the protege.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSC00352.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSC00353.jpg

Street Sleeper

12-06-2008, 09:39 PM

well folks. count me in as a HDRacer. put mine on today. not bad. although the 3M tape didnt seem to stick that well on the stripping for me. i put it on anyway and screwed it in. havent drove yet on it, but i dont have much faith in that tape. i may have to retape it if it comes off. i had to buy two rolls of tape (which wasnt supplied at HD).

Qwik6

12-06-2008, 09:43 PM

I used acetone on both the rubber and the bumper. Heating up the tape also help it stick better.

Street Sleeper

12-07-2008, 01:43 PM

i used mineral spirits. by the way, does anyone know if these things flap around like an idiot at high speeds? anyone watched it from another car while the speed is in motion?

btw, i have a emblemless grill on the way. car looks sharp with the hdlip and grill.

DansDaMan561

12-19-2008, 05:44 PM

Did any one try this on their MS3 yet???

rk2581

12-23-2008, 10:45 AM

Vicspeed6_AZ

12-23-2008, 02:32 PM

Its like 20 bucks total to do it, so do it to your 6 and show us :)

ugadogs_11

12-23-2008, 11:05 PM

Im getiting ready to do this, probably tomorrow. I just got double sided tape, should I use screws?

Qwik6

12-24-2008, 12:05 AM

Please do. Or it will eventually peel off without the extra support. I used 9 self tapping screws

ugadogs_11

12-24-2008, 09:43 AM

Alright, I will probably put a few in there. It is about 45 here, should I wait till it warms up?

Qwik6

12-24-2008, 04:29 PM

Doesnt matter. I did mine when it was the same out. Use acetone on both the car and the new rubber.

ugadogs_11

12-24-2008, 04:44 PM

I just installed it, looks great. I will post some pics up once I am done cleaning the whole car.

drledford93

12-25-2008, 07:08 PM

Ok, stupid question--how do you remove the lip that's already there on the MS3s? I really want to do this, but this is in the way, as I understand the instructions...

BoostedSpd6

12-26-2008, 03:48 PM

i wanna do this but im worried about driving in the snow with it and i have a CP-E FMIC would it even work? does anyone drive in the snow with it?

brownasp23

12-26-2008, 04:09 PM

fantastic little mod! with cool little write up, thanks for the effort!

drledford93

12-27-2008, 08:44 AM

Had a friend do it at his shop last night--not the easiest of things, as you have to drill out some aluminum rivets to remove the original lip. Once that's done, pretty easy. My friend attached it w/two sided tape and some plastic rivets. Looks really good for $10!

mysleeper6

12-29-2008, 10:36 AM

Crap. Working overtime at the firehouse today, so I figured I'd get this done today. Stopped at HD on the way in and they didn't have the 2 1/4" hard plastic lip, just a 2" soft foam lip. I test-fitted it and it just didn't look right; the crease was not angled sharp enough and it basically stuck straight out. Guess I'll try again later. Or go to Lowe's.

Vicspeed6_AZ

12-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Mine isn't the hard plastic lip ... its the soft foam one ... hmm.

mysleeper6

12-29-2008, 09:42 PM

Yeah, I noticed in the photos that most people (maybe all) seem to be using something I wouldn't describe as hard plastic---but that IS what the OP's picture says...anyway, it was really the angle I was more concerned about. It just didn't look right.

wannabe

12-30-2008, 07:52 AM

i wanna do this but im worried about driving in the snow with it and i have a CP-E FMIC would it even work? does anyone drive in the snow with it?

i have. its hanging on fine. i figured if it falls off, it was only $15...

and mine is soft foamy like material. the bag said "hard rubber" so, i think thats all the OP is getting at.

mysleeper6

12-30-2008, 09:54 AM

Yes, I am referencing the bag only; I don't think the OP ever refered to it that way.

Went to Lowe's when I got off shift this morning (one room of fire, started in a dryer, extension to upstairs apartment; car fire, 80's Bronco, fully involved upon arrival; couple of medical runs---thanks for asking! :) ) and found the Frost King brand used by the OP. The bag looks I dentical with the exception of the ommission of the word "hard". So, I'll try to get this done today.