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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Well, I am the proud owner of the last Carson Tuned painted Grill in America. Finally got it painted and installed, but now I am unsure if i should get the chrome painted also. What say you?




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And one final question. How in the hell to I reattach these little bastards to the weather stripping. It is freaking impossible. I even went as far as asking Luis at Carson and he did not know how to either.

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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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congrats, it's beautiful! I find it with the chrome much better.

and your final question this would help
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks! That is great info. I was so frustrated after trying for an hour last night i just gave up.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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no problem, post more pics of your car
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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except for the grill, it looks like every other silver 2IS out there. I will post some when I get my summer wheel/tire set on.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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paint it......it'll look way better......
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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It looks white to me! May be my monitor is off I dont see silver.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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i live the slight contrast to tell ya the truth. Keep it. the way it is
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Zexnos
Well, I am the proud owner of the last Carson Tuned painted Grill in America. Finally got it painted and installed, but now I am unsure if i should get the chrome painted also. What say you?




close up for contrast




And one final question. How in the hell to I reattach these little bastards to the weather stripping. It is freaking impossible. I even went as far as asking Luis at Carson and he did not know how to either.

I've used needle nose pliers before, stick one end in the hole and stretch out the other side and it should pop right in. You are correct though, by hand, it's very difficult.

Hopefully this will help you, give it try and don't pull too hard,
Cheers,
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