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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Before Pictures







During the body work





Yes its the wife working on the car herself!










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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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New Paint































The Finished Product...













Tell us what you guys think.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Not bad, ...
(Wow, ..., Lace stripes, ..., Haven't seen that done since the 60's, ...)
I don't care for the aftermarket hood rectangular openings myself, but I know, 'ya gotta do what ya gotta do', ...
Still looks good tho.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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wow. all i can say, is wow. very unique and very nice!
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Badass car man, great paint job, sportline...the stance of your ride looks really good, especially with those TT2's on!

Last edited by Intimidator SS; Sep 20, 2006 at 09:42 PM.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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hot damn dude! really nice work on that!!!! very unique! A++++
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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sweet job
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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that turned out really nice. I like that lace look, very unique!
if you don't mind me asking how much for the custom job?
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by -Freak-
that turned out really nice. I like that lace look, very unique!
if you don't mind me asking how much for the custom job?
$600 paint and labor. The only catch is that the wife and I had to help with all the body work, but the guy who painted it did it for free.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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man, looks damn nice...wish i could have a paint job like that
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Have to say hats off, looks great, i have never seen that technique before. Great outcome.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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That looks Kick ***. So much better then before. Nice work man.
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Thats sweet
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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My jaw dropped when I saw it. Looks extremely good, I'm still staring wide-eyed at those pics.
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those stripes are original man! it looks great, i cant wait til mine is finished...
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Need to polish up the rear tailights/center filler to make it as glossy as the new paint!

SA-WEET!!! The fact that you and your wife helped out is what really makes me smile. Nice job man! ~Joshua
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
Need to polish up the rear tailights/center filler to make it as glossy as the new paint!

SA-WEET!!! The fact that you and your wife helped out is what really makes me smile. Nice job man! ~Joshua
What do you suggest for polishing them up? I agree, something needs to be done with them...
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoyld029
What do you suggest for polishing them up? I agree, something needs to be done with them...
This buff hooked to a drill.... $22 at Eastwood ===>


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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoyld029
What do you suggest for polishing them up? I agree, something needs to be done with them...
Finishing compound for paint will work on plastic too. You can even wet sand any deeper scratches out first.

btw anyone know a good place to order 3m compounds from?

*edit* nvm the pro beat me too it haha
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Thats badass!! Great job, and your wife helping is pretty cool!
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