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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Looks awesome!! Would you happen to have pictures of it close up in the day so I can see how it looks?
its been raining here for the past two days. sould be cleared up tmmorrow ill get pics
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Can we get some pics of the install so we can know where to put the pieces of tape exactly, I read your write up but some of it was confusing to me lol i am trying to figure it out though.

Great job by the way.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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thats... so sexy... WOW damn... your car is so badass.. you make those headlights look hawt too (and I hate those headlights..) your car is pure sex
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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dude that video was awsome
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by usaf_hess
Can we get some pics of the install so we can know where to put the pieces of tape exactly, I read your write up but some of it was confusing to me lol i am trying to figure it out though.

Great job by the way.
i actually didnt do a pic by pic install. but i have a panel that hasnt been cut. ill see if i can mock up something to help you. ill try to do it soon no promise works got me tied down
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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close ups in the day time. please forgive the dirt had to do this before wrk





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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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That looks very nice. well done!
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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how does it hold up at the car wash? between washing it and rain any leaks?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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nice i've always wanted to light up the letters in the back, but what you did was go a step beyond
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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ive sparyed dead on with a pressure washer and no problems.
i tried my best to seal off with the tape...if it does leak then it just comes out on top of the bumper there is nothing to hold the water in. and the light is a sealed neon bar so no problems with water
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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That's awesome. Nice work.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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http://www.optxbystreetglow.com/ledaccenttubes.shtml

that will take you straight to the light im using

you want a 20" it will be a little short but thats where the privacy window tint helps dispers the light
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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ok well i just started mine this morning and i figured i would and some pics to help the thread...thank u very much for this thread by the way.....

first off i would like to say that there is a ton of dust when doing this.. and just take your time!!! thats the key

these pics are right when i finished...i have not sanded them down yet i will post pics of that later...


and here is the eniter word..

im about to go take a final and will finish this up later and will be posting pics throughout the project...
thanks again to jvillescamaroz28
and i also have another black panel that is on my car just in case i mess up lol
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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what kind of a dremel bit did you use to cut the letters out?
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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ill be using a matco pencil sander.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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intoxicating music. and nice lights
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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multipurpose spiral bit...good for high rev dremel or rotozip

and yes alot of dust.....
and yes take your time....
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looks great....i likey
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jvillescamaroz28
multipurpose spiral bit...good for high rev dremel or rotozip

and yes alot of dust.....
and yes take your time....
Thank you.

I have a bit, and time. Now... to get something fun for in there.

I'm thinking about separating the lights and controlling each letter with it's own LED in a little enclosure behind frosted plastic/diffuser/what have you.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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that would be really cool
but in my own opinion that seem to be alot of work to end up with the same results i have with one bar.... unless my mind is not picturing what your mind is ... in which case i would enjoy an elaboration of your idea..... im always looking to upgrade
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