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New kit..New paint..New wheels, but the paint needs to be re-done!

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Old 08-26-08, 12:52 PM
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Default New kit..New paint..New wheels, but the paint needs to be re-done!

So I was on vacation this week and installed my kit and painted my car. Everything was going fine until the spray gun started acting up. No matter how I adjusted it, it either sprayed a hugh fog or a 2 inch line so it looks like crap for now. Anyway, i'm putting it in the body shop to get it painted again. Meanwhile here are a few cell pics, I'll post progress pics later tonight.

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Old 08-26-08, 12:59 PM
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dammit... the pics are blocked at my work!

either way, i think painting your own car takes *****. i guess i'll have to check back when I get home.
Old 08-26-08, 01:03 PM
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Thanks and yes sir it does, it's not an easy task. I painted my MKIII before but I had a much better gun and it came out just fine, and I sold it for 4k 2 days later with only new paint and an exhaust.
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Those wheels look yummy. Brand?


She looks really good from the pics. Good idea to shave the ant. and emb.
Old 08-26-08, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by joe diego
Those wheels look yummy. Brand?


She looks really good from the pics. Good idea to shave the ant. and emb.
CST Zero-1. Thanks for the props.
Old 08-26-08, 01:40 PM
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damn that looks clean bro! real vertex kit?
Old 08-26-08, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by KrazeMatik
damn that looks clean bro! real vertex kit?
Thanks man..I wish...LOL! It's Version: Select, but it fit with ZERO modification, I only had to push the passenger side of the bumper to be flush with the fender. Other than that, it fit like a magnum (tired of the whole glove thing).
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I'm also going to have the body shop who re-paints it fill the second exhaust outlet since i'm single.
Old 08-26-08, 02:02 PM
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Damn, your car looks hot! Do you mind sharing the size/offsets of your wheels?
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I really like your wheels!
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Thanks alot, I can't wait til it's re-painted.

Of course I don't mind....

18"x9.5" +23 (F&R), but the rear has a 5mm spacer for a offset of 18. tires are 235/40.
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Originally Posted by KLD
I really like your wheels!
Thanks.
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Nice fitment for a knockoff

Car looks good
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that S#1+ looks bomb! i love what you did with it, all it needs is the 97' tails
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Originally Posted by roy1928
that S#1+ looks bomb! i love what you did with it, all it needs is the 97' tails
I'm going with the 95's ..


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