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Old 12-20-02, 07:29 PM
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Question what would you do?

I am getting ready for the paint both on my 81 rex
I am going to keep it factory color mostly becuase of the cost to do all the jams ... the problem is its that kind
of silver blue ... not that apealing to me . but there it is
would you change color or leave it stock?
also would you get rid of the rubber bumpers?
let me know... thanks ..
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Old 12-20-02, 07:50 PM
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color choice will ultimatly be up to you. If you dislike it enough to spend the extra money to change it, then do.

As for the rubber bumpers, I love the way a first gen looks with all the door ding bumpers removed. Makes it look much cleaner.
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You could go a few shades one way or the other from OEM and still look okay without painting the jams. But I suggest getting the jams painted. Looks so much more professional. But... money's money. You have to go with what you can afford.

As for the "rubber bumpers", I love the way a first gen looks with all the door ding bumpers installed. Gives it great detail and contrast. ~~~~~ That's up to you, kiddo. Never do something that can't be undone because of someone else's opinion. Got that?
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i personaly love the look with the rubber strips on them, like zookeeper said it gives them contrast. just polish em up back to there origional lusture.
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Paint it stock only if you will be selling it in the near future, if not, any professionally painted color would look good. You can save some money by prepping it yourself: sanding and priming. Also, keep the rubber.
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If I were you....paint it the original color and keep the mouldings on.




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