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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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Nice and Juicy, very nice Whistler.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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not really my choice of color but as long as you like it, i also see your a ppg man, nice choice in material
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Gay or not, thats bad as hell
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Very nice, I can't wait see what she looks like in the sun!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Here's a few shots of it back on the ground. I need to get someone with a better camera to come out as this one doen't pick up bright colors well.

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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^ Wow man... that's amazing!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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very nice

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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hell yea that is the most badass pink ive seen haha. Good job man
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn NICE! I never thought pink would look that good,lol
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Unless the camera is changing the color, that came out a LOT different (better) than I thought it would.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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very nice
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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It looks 10 times better in person, this camera sucks (it's pink too )
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Unless the camera is changing the color, that came out a LOT different (better) than I thought it would.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Pink or black calipers would look nice...
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Very nice....I wish I knew how to paint.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Why are you holding DBC 500 up to the car?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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That's the clear I used on it.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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WOW DUDE!!! That looks bad ***!!! Can't wait to see it in person. Jakki never emailed me. When can we swap the wheels out???
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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As far as cutting in the car, what all did you paint before putting the car together for the final spray? How do you deal with the part of the quarter panel covered by the door? Do you cut that in first then foam tape it? Or do you have a line to sand out?
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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With a kandy you have to paint the car put together, or nothing will match. So that means dismantling the car, paining the edges of everything, and then re-assembling it. I used tape wth paper in some parts, and foam in others. Painting everything in pieces like you did yours is the way to go, but it's not an option with colors like this.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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^ I know, but I'm just curious how you dealt with the part of the quarter panel that is hidden by the door. I'm assuming you cut it in then installed the quarter?
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