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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Diego@Vossen
Looks sweet!


Thanks!

When is the vossen store opening up!!
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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Sittin' pretty with my friends new Benz after work. #workhardMODhard


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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 3isVader
What did you use for your chrome delete, flat or gloss black?? I'm trying to find a picture of the two and do a comparison. About to get it done on my car!
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lexi90
What did you use for your chrome delete, flat or gloss black?? I'm trying to find a picture of the two and do a comparison. About to get it done on my car!
I went with 3M Gloss Black. It looks a lot cleaner.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 3isVader
I went with 3M Gloss Black. It looks a lot cleaner.
Where did you get it done and how much if you dont mind me asking. You could always reply in PM
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 3isVader
I went with 3M Gloss Black. It looks a lot cleaner.
Indeed - it does look cleaner! Glad I asked
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Vader looks sick!!! Got the same car like you and now its a work in progress. Keep it bro!


So you did the gloss? I was thinking of going matte black but that glass blends with the front grill. I'm thinking of do the window trim too.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:45 PM
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Nicely done bro. I see your car on Instagram all the time. Very clean build.
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 3isVader
I went with 3M Gloss Black. It looks a lot cleaner.
I got quoted 300 for gloss black installation, is that too much?
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockstr512
I got quoted 300 for gloss black installation, is that too much?
I got mine for $240. Around the same range. Same for my window trims
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by sdotk
Where did you get it done and how much if you dont mind me asking. You could always reply in PM
Same here, information would be appreciated
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RastaRacer
Nicely done bro. I see your car on Instagram all the time. Very clean build.
Thanks man, I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by anthonys2r
Same here, information would be appreciated
I got my Vinyl done at Impressive Wrap in El Monte. Tell them Michael with the gray IS referred you.
These are the guys that have the Chrome M4 at Sema.

10699 Hickson Street #5, El Monte, CA 91731

http://www.impressivewrap.com
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:13 PM
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Preview. #APRperformance
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 3isVader



Preview. #APRperformance
Damn Vader, your 3IS is probably the best one on here!
What's APR performance?
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