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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Ok, so my car got hit in the back yesterday, nothing serious, but I think the bumper might be cracked and need to be replaced. At the very least tho, it'll need to be resprayed. The other guys insurance is paying for it, so i'm thinking of asking if they'll do the CETA mod while it's in there. If they will, what color CETA will look the best on a white T/A?
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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flat black or gloss black
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Good idea. I think that flat black would look awesome, thanks for the advice.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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anytime
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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+1. black.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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semi gloss black
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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gloss black FTW!
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satin black
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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semi gloss black
X2, that's what I did
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Dude, if the insurance is paying for it, why even ask? Should be a no brainer.... Anways, Semi Gloss Black FTW!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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I dunno... I used to think black is the way to go, but now I really think that a dark, metallic silver would be best!
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I like it glossy. I cleared over the whole thing, its called Dark Gray from GM.


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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Well, the other guy's insurace said they wouldn't pay for it because "then it's a two-tone paint job" Seriously, the guy made it sound like I was aking for a House of Kolor paint job, but w/e. So, my bumper is still completely white. I will eventually get it done though. I like that dark grey color instead of black, I might go that route. But, seeing his car leads me to another question...are you supposed to paint in the little gap there? I see people doing it both ways. I think I like it better without the groove painted, but which is more "factory correct?"
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Here ya go...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/656967-bumper-before-after.html
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^^^ Mine had the paint cracked in the exact same spot...weird. I see yours is painted in the little gap. After seeing it both ways, I think that i'm not going to paint the gap.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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Sounds good man, Make sure your print out a couple of pictures for the body shop, they really have no idea wtf a ceta mod is. It wasnt untill i faxed a picture to them at the last minute that they really understood what i wanted. Good luck with getting your ride fixed, post up some pics when you are squared away with it.
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^^^It's all done now, got it back yesterday. I'll prolly get some pics soon hopefully. I got a grand prix as a rental. I was so happy when I got the T/A back, I had forgotten what torque and shifts felt like(The grand prix had the laziest shifts, I couldn't even tell that it was shifting.)
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just give the painter $50 and ask him nicely. He will do it.
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Originally Posted by LOHRTBT
just give the painter $50 and ask him nicely. He will do it.
WTF part of this did you miss in the post above yours?!?
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^^^It's all done now, got it back yesterday.
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