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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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Did you do this yourself or did you have it done for you? I really want this done, Im in NJ!
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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That looks much better!
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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How much did they charge you? I painted my own to try to get a black pearl....but I'm thinking I'd like it color matched... Local shop wanted $175 to do this...seemed pricey to me
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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looks good!! how much?!
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Electric
Did you do this yourself or did you have it done for you? I really want this done, Im in NJ!
Same here. I want this done as well. How much if you didn't do it yourself?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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black grill definitely take away the more luxury look but adds the aggressiveness of the ride.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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I really like it color coded
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Excellent job, looks great.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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I painted mine and after 1.5 months I have quite a few rock chips. If I were you, I'd go on ebay and order some clear film to put over the grill.... otherwise you'll end up having to repaint it like me.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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That looks really good, like others have asked, how'd you do it?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Very nice effect and finished product. You should pearl your logos as well and it will have a clean effect.

great job!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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looks really good!
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