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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Well I removed my stripes. They were fading and better boring. Did not imagine that it was going to take 4 1/2 to remove them. But in the end it was worth while.

I removed the side moldings and badging.

The first side was a complete pain in the a$$. But I was able to save it. Word to the wise, DO NOT INSTALL THEM IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. They look white, but they are metallic silver.

I decided to post this here so you would recognize my scrap!

Thanks torchd 02 ta, for helping me on this adventure!



I also, decided to put the decals on the side where I removed the factory badging. So I applied the decal straight to the car. Looked to plain otherwise.


I then finished polishing the center filler between the taillights
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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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looks good, so theres not a clear difference in color where you removed the stripes? no fading to the outside red over time?
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Old May 26, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Cool, we have the same hood stripes now, maybe we should start a club:

http://psj.ls1tech.com/gallery/main....m&g2_itemId=38
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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There is no difference in the paint. just one good wax, thats all! damn john, i guess great minds, do think a like!
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PSJ's garage = The Bat Cave???
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It's a warehouse right next to the Ocean.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
It's a warehouse right next to the Ocean.
PSJ = Black Market Vechicle and Arms Smuggler?
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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I live in US 6 months, Russia 6 months.

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