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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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can anyone photoshop this and paint the grille edges? sorry to bring this thread back
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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If no one has done it by the time I get off work, I'll do it.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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thanks i wanted to see how it looked before i did it
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Welcome, you gonna do it?
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i think so what do you think i want an opinion before i do or dont
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I'm anti-chrome, so naturally I say do it.
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thats what i was thinking thanks
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I'm anti-chrome, so naturally I say do it.
Anti Chrome you cut me to the quick
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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I'm sorry, Mel, yours gets a pass. I mean I'm anti-chrome on my car.
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ya mel your car looks amazing
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Dont know if anyone is still reading this thread but I am posting to show the Spray tint on turn lenses...I also suggest switching the bulbs out for white instead of yellow....But up to you
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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^ Most states require either yellow or amber lamps for turn signals.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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^ Most states require either yellow or amber lamps for turn signals.
Consult your local law enforcement...lol
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I was gonna put white signals, but, yeah...
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i say paint the grill edges but id do flat back since the grill is flat black. no offense to anyone who has used gloss on theirs, but i used flat black on mine and i think it looks awsome.
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I'm sorry, Mel, yours gets a pass. I mean I'm anti-chrome on my car.
Ok JP Thanks I will stop now

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mel i think we should trade
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Originally Posted by monte_with_a_LS4
i say paint the grill edges but id do flat back since the grill is flat black. no offense to anyone who has used gloss on theirs, but i used flat black on mine and i think it looks awsome.
It looks good on yours because you have a red car. I don't think flat black looks good on a glossy black car IMO.
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