What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

[Callum]

Fu spring and your damn pollen.

It was at this time...I realized buying a black car was a mistake in GA

 

[SteveCo]

It was at this time...I realized buying a black car was a mistake in GA

I don't think it matters where you are, black is always a love/hate relationship. My other car is black, and while it looks quite stunning when it's clean and polished, keeping it that way is an occupation in itself ...

There was a beautiful black Stinger with red Nappa interior in the showroom where I bought my car, and I must confess I spent a fair amount of time in and around it. But after a year's happy ownership, I'm still loving the white pearl that I ended up ordering/purchasing, and very glad I made that choice.

 

[GenesisG70]

Im buying my next Stinger in yellow so polen problem solved.

 

[TwiceStung]

Im buying my next Stinger in yellow so polen problem solved.

Good idea. That way, when the paint flakes off, it’ll only show for part of the year. The rest will be filled in with pollen! Lol.

 

[MrSmoofy]

Ceramic Coating everything rinses off

 

[TwiceStung]

Ceramic Coating everything rinses off

Yes it does. Just use good soft water to avoid water spots if you are only rinsing and not washing. My well water doesn’t allow me to do this. It’s a full wash or nothing.

 

[Shrikecorp]

JB4 arriving "by 8 p.m. today".

Man, the clock is slow....

 

[MerlintheMad]

@50StingerGT2 apparently you are having too much fun to post much! I keep thinking of visiting a track for the first time in my life. The notion won't go away. This car does that to me!

 

[GenesisG70]

I don't think it matters where you are, black is always a love/hate relationship. My other car is black, and while it looks quite stunning when it's clean and polished, keeping it that way is an occupation in itself ...

There was a beautiful black Stinger with red Nappa interior in the showroom where I bought my car, and I must confess I spent a fair amount of time in and around it. But after a year's happy ownership, I'm still loving the white pearl that I ended up ordering/purchasing, and very glad I made that choice.

Yeah agreed, they say once you go black you never go back but not for me, cannot tolerate how hard is to maintain a black paint.

 

[Callum]

Ceramic Coating everything rinses off

I run mine through once a week. Basic wash makes the car look brand new. It's two exits from the office so I have some time for some el' natural blow drying on the highway. A quick wipedown with spray wax in the door jams gets any water spotting removed.

I haven't actually washed my ceramic coated Stinger in a month or two.

 

[GenesisG70]

I run mine through once a week. Basic wash makes the car look brand new. It's two exits from the office so I have some time for some el' natural blow drying on the highway. A quick wipedown with spray wax in the door jams gets any water spotting removed.

I haven't actually washed my ceramic coated Stinger in a month or two.

Im a semi pro detailer and I couldn't live without washing my car at least 2-3 times a month. Just wiping your car without washing it can inflict serious swirls into your paint, sacrilege!

 

[Sabz]

Anyone buy these yet ? Curious to know... might have to pick them up

Rear Tail Lamp Side Point Decal Carbon Sticker 2Color For 2018 2019+ Kia Stinger | eBay

 

[TwiceStung]

Anyone buy these yet ? Curious to know... might have to pick them up

Rear Tail Lamp Side Point Decal Carbon Sticker 2Color For 2018 2019+ Kia Stinger | eBay

Considered them but instead have the rear side markers covered with matching colored vinyl wrap for a cleaner look. Also, don’t need the Stinger word on every side of the car.

 

[Sabz]

Considered them but instead have the rear side markers covered with matching colored vinyl wrap for a cleaner look. Also, don’t need the Stinger word on every side of the car.

That’s true ... they look kinda cool .. where did you purchase your wrap to match and did you have it professionally done? Guessing for my sunset yellow it would be harder to match on a wrap

 

[Shrikecorp]

JB4 arriving "by 8 p.m. today".

Man, the clock is slow....

Installed, can only test to a point given the current heavy rain. But it's looking good so far

 

[westcoastGT]

That’s true ... they look kinda cool .. where did you purchase your wrap to match and did you have it professionally done? Guessing for my sunset yellow it would be harder to match on a wrap

 

[TwiceStung]

That’s true ... they look kinda cool .. where did you purchase your wrap to match and did you have it professionally done? Guessing for my sunset yellow it would be harder to match on a wrap

Yes, sunset yellow will be hard to match but you never know. There are at least 5-6 major suppliers of vinyl wrap. Check them all. For any silky silvers out there, the 3M gloss white aluminum nearly matches exactly. It’s really no worse than bumpers vs body paint and the usual difference you see there. I did the markers myself, as I did part of the roof, when no local “professional” could seem to get it right. Starting to wrap my 2003 Tundra tomorrow.

 

[Andimal]

Eibach Pro Kit. Front End Links. Ark 270's 19x9.5 square. Pilot Sport 4s "limited" 255/35/19 square. The black stinger vinyl I got from a guy after seeing it on FB. Turned out to be crap quality, have a local company making something similar in a color that matches the wheels better. The strip will cover the bottom of both doors. Still need to put on the color matched spoiler and rear diffuser. Front lip and side/rear skirts on order.

 

[50StingerGT2]

@50StingerGT2 apparently you are having too much fun to post much! I keep thinking of visiting a track for the first time in my life. The notion won't go away. This car does that to me!

I’ve been creeping on the forms for awhile now. Not much of a form/social media person. After just the intakes I had a “baseline” dyno done. Hopefully, soon, I can get a current dyno done and see what I’m producing. (This is an AWD Dynojet)

Also, a group of neighbors and I want to hit our local track for a track class (which will give us access to open track days). The group includes the newest Audi RS7 edition, a Super charger FBO Coyote 2016 mustang, and a Tesla Model 3 (long range/track edition). My Kia dealership actually wants to come out and film it for promo reasons. I’ve driven the track, a lot, but never in a performance car. When it Happens, I’ll be sure to update you guys.

 

[Byrnzie]

Good ol' bath and some new shoes! Finally switched to my new (to me, bought the wheels from a Stinger owner in California) summer set up.

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Lookin good mate