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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Default Detailed the 427 finally

Since completing the swap in december, I've been so busy that there hasn't been time to wash her more than twice and throw one quick coat of Zaino on for protection. I finally took some time to get her cleaned up and remove all the swirls from a year of being in the shop. Finished it off with P21S 100% since I was in a hurry. This stuff really does look nice on navy blue metallic, and it comes off so easy. I'll be doing a more extensive detail on it later




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Afters (took kinda fast)



















you can see where the old spoiler was mounted. I still need to patch the holes and repaint the quarters.

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A few pics from my car club meet that day (after a 70 mile drive, so don't mind the dust)














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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Awesome car, bet that thing flies.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Your car looks great! NBM really looks good when its detailed and clean, but the dust can **** you off because it shows so easily. Nice job with the detail.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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looks awesome man. i think ive heard it before, but an sound clips? I know u said you still needed to fill the holes on the fender but any plans for the spoiler? i think its begging for a SS spoiler
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by keith_AE2010
Awesome car, bet that thing flies.
Thanks! Its got a lil' somethin...
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looks awesome man. i think ive heard it before, but an sound clips? I know u said you still needed to fill the holes on the fender but any plans for the spoiler? i think its begging for a SS spoiler
Thanks! I'm planning on an LT1 SS spoiler at some point. But after I get my 9".


sound clips:


My buddy Alex went with me today for a quick ride, and shot some video. Quality is just ok, but click the HQ link on it.

First vid, cutouts closed.

http://picasaweb.google.com/alex.eng...06955013721938



Second vid, cutouts opened.

http://picasaweb.google.com/alex.eng...08343974912530


Vid of cutout opening and closing.


http://picasaweb.google.com/alex.eng...08526206159218
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Your car looks great! NBM really looks good when its detailed and clean, but the dust can **** you off because it shows so easily. Nice job with the detail.


Thanks!
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Looks good
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She looks perrrrttttyy. Nice color
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That paint looks awesome!!!
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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gorgeous car man
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I wanna see some engine bay pics!
Looks great man. Did you detail someone elses car in your driveway before? I remember seeing that area in a different picture..
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Looks nice man, are the rear wheels widened or what??
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Nice detail. f-ing loud.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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may i ask how you smog that car here in cali? haha
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Originally Posted by SOMSS1LE
Looks good
thanks

Originally Posted by RsSean
She looks perrrrttttyy. Nice color
Yeah, i'm kinda partial to it too

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That paint looks awesome!!!
thanks!

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gorgeous car man
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I wanna see some engine bay pics!
Looks great man. Did you detail someone elses car in your driveway before? I remember seeing that area in a different picture..
I don't have any good current ones, but i can post the install pics. Yes, some of my clients drop their cars off here for work.
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Looks sweet man!!!
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Very pretty Car!!!
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Your car looks great. The videos are also nice. Must be fun to drive and ride around in.
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