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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Used bondo and bondo glass to fill holes left by the plastic pieces to give it a 'stamped' look. sprayed with a satin 'trim paint' in a can; love it because it wont tiger stripe no matter how much is put on, (though doesnt like a high impact zone like front bumpers; chips off). Third brake light wire was hidden and ran through the hatch panels.

more detail / info and many process pics in similar thread in paint and body section. (this was also practice for the ebay superhawk thread update coming soon!)
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Oh wow. I'm going to find that thread.

Great job. Would ask you some questions, but I'll just read the thread first!

Definitely different, looks great, and you saved maybe a pound or so!
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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thank! something different, any q's feel free... i saw it on powerblock tv and said " i can do that!" lol... learning curve adjusted. ill try and get better pics not into the sun.
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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thank! something different, any q's feel free... i saw it on powerblock tv and said " i can do that!" lol... learning curve adjusted. ill try and get better pics not into the sun.
I'm not sure exactly what is, but there's something I like about the bare, industrial look. But at the same time, I like the warm, cozy feeling of having interior and the sound deadening effects!
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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interesting

good job
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Looks good.
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