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Old 07-11-12, 03:49 PM
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I had my bumper guard painted silver to match the car, It kind of makes the rear a lot more cleaner.
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Originally Posted by adam8065
I had my bumper guard painted silver to match the car, It kind of makes the rear a lot more cleaner.

Looks good, never thought about painting to match.
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Originally Posted by adam8065
I had my bumper guard painted silver to match the car, It kind of makes the rear a lot more cleaner.
Any chance of a lower down picture and possibly one a bit further back from the car?
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Originally Posted by draco
Any chance of a lower down picture and possibly one a bit further back from the car?
Here you go.
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Got rid of the roof rack, now I just have to get the interior re-done and I will finally be finished.
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It seems you painted all the external trims so that the vehicle can be the same color. I just notice the rear spoiler and the bar at the bottom of the doors (I don't know what the part is called) is also painted the same color as the truck.

It looks nice. Thanks for sharing. If it's not too much to ask, can we get a side angle picture?
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Originally Posted by 1koolfella
Adam8065

It seems you painted all the external trims so that the vehicle can be the same color. I just notice the rear spoiler and the bar at the bottom of the doors (I don't know what the part is called) is also painted the same color as the truck.

It looks nice. Thanks for sharing. If it's not too much to ask, can we get a side angle picture?
I believe it is called the side skirts, here you go.
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Looks good all the same color, nice rims too!!
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Originally Posted by cartman57
Looks good all the same color, nice rims too!!
Thanks! I love the thundercloud rims, I also had them painted black chrome. to match the rest of the car.
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This looks good with the OEM side skirts painted the same colour as the car and with blacked out tail-lights. It looks awesome. It also has the JDM Harrier rear window wrap around piece and running 22's. I wonder if it would still look good on 18's.................

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Nooooooooooo! Way too much for me. I mean that's very youthful I guess. Dub style. Not for me. I like a more classy build.
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Originally Posted by infinirx
Nooooooooooo! Way too much for me. I mean that's very youthful I guess. Dub style. Not for me. I like a more classy build.
I agree, the LED wheels, the rear boot light array is very youthful. It's a good effort indeed. The only things from that that I would like to do to my car is (i) the blacked out tail lights, on a silver car they look great and (ii) the painted side skirts.

Anyone got any idea how to paint these yourself? Assume some sanding, primer (not sure what colour base coat) and then spray with car colour & maybe a clear coat over the top?
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Originally Posted by draco
I agree, the LED wheels, the rear boot light array is very youthful. It's a good effort indeed. The only things from that that I would like to do to my car is (i) the blacked out tail lights, on a silver car they look great and (ii) the painted side skirts.

Anyone got any idea how to paint these yourself? Assume some sanding, primer (not sure what colour base coat) and then spray with car colour & maybe a clear coat over the top?
If you decide to paint them the safest best bet is to clear bra them or the paint will peel.
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Originally Posted by adam8065
If you decide to paint them the safest best bet is to clear bra them or the paint will peel.
Clear bra?
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Has anyone painted their own skirts at all? Or is it recommended to get it done by a body shop? Trying to get a good job done without spending a stupid amount of money.


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