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Old May 6, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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finally had the time to paint my calipers on my car and add my sticker, took me about a total of 4 hrs, when I have more time, I'll figured sometime out for the rear rotors, some rust do to lots of rain the last or so....here's a few pics




I put the wheels on before leting the clear dry, was getting dark out
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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where did you get the stickers looking good
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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dude, how do you keep your car so clean lol
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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did u spray or brush?
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tommyjaix
did u spray or brush?
I brushed, the clear coat was sprayed, I was really feeling the whole spray thing, maybe I'll take more pics tomorrow...
and actually got the sticker on Ebay, they show u every so often
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by garbage85
dude, how do you keep your car so clean lol
I'm actually thinking of opening a hand car wash spot, I personally don't run my car on the auto car washes, and I enjoy washing my car twice a week , now on to the next mod LOL
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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What kind of material are the decals made from?
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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i did mine this week too
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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heres the back one. will take better pics. (i was just measuring my ride height in these pics)
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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You should have painted the rear hubs while you were at it. The rust is not pleasing
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by McDj18
You should have painted the rear hubs while you were at it. The rust is not pleasing
I will soon, not black though, will like to paint it silver, jeez man I take baby steps
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Looks nice!
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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looks nice, now i'm considering doing mine. we have the same color car and black looks good on that color. good job!
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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i've always admired this mod, just afraid somehow, i may screw it up... looks nice
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Looks good! I just did the paint kit myself where you brush it on. Duplicolor was what I used and was very pleased with the results
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