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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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I decided to change my CETA from Flat Black last week to Gloss Graphite. Below have the old CETA then the new one, what do you guys think? I also wetsanded and polished the tail lights too, they look a bagillion times better!

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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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i like it better now
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I LOVE both of them...but the 2nd one is very subtle and looks awesome.

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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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i like the first one better but i think its the angle of the sun in the second pic
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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I had to scroll up and down like 5 times to even tell the difference... Both look good
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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The car came out great man! Did you by any chance use my write up for that tail light section hehe
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Looks good man...its coming together quite nicely
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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You car looks great and the wheels set it off even more. BTW AbsolutHank, nice vette there.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Yea, the difference between the two is subtle, but I think it sets the car off a little more, and makes it look less like a black/white photo.

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The car came out great man! Did you by any chance use my write up for that tail light section hehe
I think I used your write-up when I did the ones on the blue TA a long time ago, then just went off of memory for these. Thanks!
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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damn, when did you get another T/A? this one looks sweet with those rims.

The new ceta bumper looks really good in graphite.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Looks good man. I like the subtle difference.

Just curious, did you keep the lid & FRC's off the last car? I'd bet they would look pretty good on that white engine bay.

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Looks very good love your car.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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looks insane, love your T/A bro.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Both looks awesome.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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looks good!
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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I couldnt tell a difference between the two except for the filler panel had be polished. Its probably the sun light and different angles that effect it but it def. looks nice! I actually prefer the black but the graphite is a nice choice. I always wanted to do the CETA Mod but my cars black and I just think it doesnt look right anyother color though.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Wow, thanks for all the compliments guys!

Originally Posted by 98-mongooSSe
Looks good man. I like the subtle difference.

Just curious, did you keep the lid & FRC's off the last car? I'd bet they would look pretty good on that white engine bay.

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No, they went with it too, I wish I kept em', they were nice! I'm going to look for another set soon, the engine bay appearance is my next project.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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very nice
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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The pictures obviously don't do it justice. The graphite looks really good in person. It's still a subtle difference from the black, but the gloss graphite and the polished lights really make the back of his car pop. Looks good as always Reza!
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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looks alot better!
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