New GS and first things to do?

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May 15, 2012 | 04:19 AM

#16

PTmobile

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From: DFW, Texas

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Originally Posted by jj14

Thanks mehran888
Unfortunately, my local dealership doesn't offer that

I will keep looking for an installer that can custom cut it and mail it to me (if they aren't nearby)

Scratches under the door handles are horrible - it shows horribly on my other car (black) - recently buffed those out and need to do something about those as well (to prevent them from showing up)

Where are you located? I actually have the patterns for these precut and can send you some. Send me a PM... if local I can come install them. If not then I will ship them to you.

May 15, 2012 | 05:11 AM

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jj14

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From: TX

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Originally Posted by mehran888

NP - as a point of reference, my total work cost $800 (Canadian + taxes). The partial hood and side fenders were $600, the side mirrors $60 each, and the doors $20 each. I'm sure I could have gotten better, but I preferred to get the dealer do them all than drive the car off the lot and deal with either

1) finding somewhere else to do them (takes more time - my dealer did it on delivery)
2) risking a random rock from chipping my hood on my first drive.

G'luck

Thanks mehran888

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Originally Posted by PTmobile

Where are you located? I actually have the patterns for these precut and can send you some. Send me a PM... if local I can come install them. If not then I will ship them to you.

Thanks PTmobile. I'll contact you as soon as I'm back in town next week (I'm close to Grapevine/Lewisville area). Which part of town are you in? How expensive are the installed patterns (under the door handles only)?

May 15, 2012 | 08:37 PM

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vietpr1nce

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First mod that I did was "red-out" the tail lights to eliminate the orange. Just spend $8 on a small roll of red tint on ebay, trace the orange part of the taillight with card board, then use it as a stencil to cut out the red tint. From there you apply it using soapy water and a card to squeeze out the excess water. Done, Enjoy!