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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Let the paint settle for ~3 weeks. Then wetsand it. Do not wash the car within the first 3 weeks, unless a bird takes a dump on your paint or you get tree sap on it or purple drank, which will stain white paint. Paint looks decent for $1500, but it's white!
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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you should cover the other spot meng
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Let the paint settle for ~3 weeks. Then wetsand it. Do not wash the car within the first 3 weeks, unless a bird takes a dump on your paint or you get tree sap on it or purple drank, which will stain white paint. Paint looks decent for $1500, but it's white!
3 weeks? SS is in 3 weeks I might just go over it with a microfiber cloth. Well the paint with parts and labor was $2000 all together but now that I see it and how much work was involved, it was so cheap!!! We're talking:

-Removing front bumper
-Trimming front support for fitment
-removal of headlights, motors and misc
-removal of door panels, handles, locks and hatch
-removal of all moldings
-painting 2 colors on specific parts
-paint, clear, buff
-installation of kit

Yeah its only white but even for that, it's a great deal!
Originally Posted by R-cien
you should cover the other spot meng
On the rear bumper? I'll leave it. I still think it'll look weird. I'm not one to have a body kit flush or **** like that. What happens if it breaks? Too much work.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Oh ****. 7 STOCK! Then clean her up a few days before the event. 2 weeks should be enough time for paint to settle. It's not like you're polishing up some 2 hour old wet paint with fingerprints in it krylon style. I'll bring some stickers so we can put them on your new paint.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Oh ****. 7 STOCK! Then clean her up a few days before the event. 2 weeks should be enough time for paint to settle. It's not like you're polishing up some 2 hour old wet paint with fingerprints in it krylon style. I'll bring some stickers so we can put them on your new paint.
yep I'm gonna have the car detailed then i'm gonna wash under the hood. 2 weeks will be plenty. rest of the stuff gets painted today so i'm good.

Ummm no more stickers thx. we all know what happens when you peel them off LOL.

I'm actually gonna rock a few... Fokai, CX racing, Rene's Motorsports, Jeff Jones Racing and Bodywerks... just to show love to those who helped me.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by edbltx7
Thanks Brandon for the hook up on that GP bumper it was actually easy to repair!
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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I think the GP kit is played out but it should look good with the mods I've done to it
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by edbltx7
-Trimming front support for fitment
-removal of headlights, motors and misc
Hmmm
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewdruiz
Hmmm


NSX type lights anyone
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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I prefer bosozoku.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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I prefer bosozoku.
Actually I wanna do Boso style on my other FC... old school 80s styling and new touches with CF here and there
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by edbltx7


NSX type lights anyone
NSX are
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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NSX are
But not the headlights...
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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But not the headlights...
so a guys eyes aren't
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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so a guys eyes aren't
you SOB!!!!!!! Touche'
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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**** nsx lights, can't wait to see it
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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i say just burn it down....its going to break down anyways..
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by cheetahclub7
**** nsx lights, can't wait to see it

Originally Posted by DarkEvilDrifter
i say just burn it down....its going to break down anyways..
You know what? I should have my guy reinforce the front bumper so when i see you at SS I can hit you with my car and not worry about damage to it LOL
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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bumper car!
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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bumper car!
It's gonna be violent!
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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damn cant wait to see it.... when its done son
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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damn cant wait to see it.... when its done son


Hope you enjoyed the sneak peek
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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shaddop, and finish your car already hahahhaa
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