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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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I've got a used CME valance on the way and was wondering if anybody could help me out with a few questions?

- How much should I expect to pay to have the valance painted?
- What style 3M tape do I need?
- Does anybody have a picture showing exactly where to mount the 3m tape on the valance so it fits perfect?

Should I carry the unpainted valance to my exhaust guy and hold it up to the car while they install the tips then drop off my valance for paint? Just trying to get a good game plan for the CME so when it gets here I'll have everything in line. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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Derek

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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Definitely get it painted and installed before the exhaust shop.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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I had mine painted before I installed the exhaust. I paind somewhere around 120 to get it painted. Mine came with tape on it already when I got it from SLP, but the standard 3M tape will work just fine.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Where did you order it from Derek? I've been really thinking about getting one for my hugger orange
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I had mine painted before I installed the exhaust. I paind somewhere around 120 to get it painted. Mine came with tape on it already when I got it from SLP, but the standard 3M tape will work just fine.
Did you install your valance or did the shop do it? Any tips or tricks if you did? Wanna sell your black ZR1's?

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Where did you order it from Derek? I've been really thinking about getting one for my hugger orange
I lucked up and found a used one man!
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor_WS6
Definitely get it painted and installed before the exhaust shop.
Would the factory exhaust not melt the valance on the way to the exhaust shop? It's 35 minutes away.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek's 99 Z
Would the factory exhaust not melt the valance on the way to the exhaust shop? It's 35 minutes away.
have it painted
drive to shop
install valance
then drive on to ramps
done
lol
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Originally Posted by Derek's 99 Z
Did you install your valance or did the shop do it? Any tips or tricks if you did? Wanna sell your black ZR1's?
I installed it myself. I wiped the area down with rubbing alcohol to remove any residue. I know on the SLP valence there is a hole towards the center of the valence. I used a GM push pin I had laying around to secure it. Once I installed it I drove to the exhaust shop after removing the tips from my magnaflow catback.

As far as my ZR1's, I'm looking for a set of 35th's. If I find a set I will be selling them.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor_WS6
have it painted
drive to shop
install valance
then drive on to ramps
done
lol
LOL!

Originally Posted by The Guz
I installed it myself. I wiped the area down with rubbing alcohol to remove any residue. I know on the SLP valence there is a hole towards the center of the valence. I used a GM push pin I had laying around to secure it. Once I installed it I drove to the exhaust shop after removing the tips from my magnaflow catback.

As far as my ZR1's, I'm looking for a set of 35th's. If I find a set I will be selling them.
Thanks man!
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Derek's 99 Z
LOL!



Thanks man!
Follow my PM. But like Guz mentioned, wipe it down first with alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol if you can. It's cheap and at any drug store.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Follow my PM. But like Guz mentioned, wipe it down first with alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol if you can. It's cheap and at any drug store.
Thanks! Did you get a chance to take a pic of your tips so I can show my exhaust shop how far to make them stick out?
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek's 99 Z
Thanks! Did you get a chance to take a pic of your tips so I can show my exhaust shop how far to make them stick out?
I'll go get it right now...
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