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Old 12-07-2008, 04:26 PM
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Finally got some pics of it in the day light.





Old 12-07-2008, 08:07 PM
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looks good....don't like the emblem that much, but to each his own.
Old 12-07-2008, 08:25 PM
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Nice. I've been wanting to do my lights like that. Best pics I've seen of it so far. Mind if I ask what it cost you? Thanks.
Old 12-08-2008, 06:33 AM
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It was a favor from a friend, so I did not pay anything. Not sure what it would cost, probably a couple hundred.
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did they powdercoat your grill and paint the surround?
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It cost me $80 just to get my reverse lights painted, I bought it with the wheels, 3rd. light, tail light, turn signals, fogs and grill painted. I thought about doing the headlight lines. It Looks very nice! I still have to paint my calipers and have my headliner dyed
Old 12-08-2008, 01:47 PM
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What did you use on your front bumper to fill the holes? Were they there to begin with?
Again... Great job. I am thinking about spraying all of my emblems a light black.
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Looks sweet i want to see more pics of the back and everything.
Old 12-08-2008, 05:19 PM
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Thanks for the compliments.
It wasn't powdercoated, just scuffed with a scotchbrite pad and then used black etching primer on the backside/frt side of the grille and mldings. Then sprayed base, and clear. Looks powdercoated, but it's just paint. I'm not sure what holes in the frt bumper you are referring to. Mine didn't have holes in the front where a license plate mounts if that is what you are talking about. If you want to paint you emblems a "black chrome" look, then VHT NiteShade that is used for taillights/marker lights may be your answer. It is like a black Candy. You can see through it, but it is black. Used it on my 3rd brake light.

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Love the painted head lights and tops of tails. Thought about doing that to mine too
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Thanks, yes my v had the stupid front plate on it. and thanks for the VHT NiteShade info. we were talking about ordering a can today. My manager recomended it. He used it for his tail lights.
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If anyone is interested in shipping there headlights.....I can have them painted for you for $125 like mine(if you are interested)! I know a lot of you live a long ways away from good ol, middle GA, and the local bodyshops may be out of their minds about pricing, so if you are interested in shipping, then send me a PM. I truly love the V and do not mind helping fellow V'owners out.
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Looks damn good I like that you didn't put black rims on it. Man that car is slick!
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^BAH!! black rims look sick!! lol biased opp. Car looks sick I like the pain on the head lights I was thinking about doin that.



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