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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Just got my GL back from the shop and am so excited with how the paint turned out. I had the doors repainted and decided to go the extra mile and have the valances and bumpers painted as well. It stands out and looks so unique now. Now I'm ready for our SoCal photo shoot/meet. Enjoy.

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Looks great, I bet a lot of people will do this when other body work is being done or just to clean it up. It looks more finished this way. Nice job!
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Love my GL
Just got my GL back from the shop and am so excited with how the paint turned out. I had the doors repainted and decided to go the extra mile and have the valances and bumpers painted as well. It stands out and looks so unique now.
That is really sharp Mel. Looks awesome!
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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That is really sharp Mel. Looks awesome!


Thanks....I find myself staring even more now.
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Looks sensational Mel...really adds to the "class" of the GL.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Looks sensational Mel...really ads to the "class" of the GL.
My sentiments exactly.
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Looks really sharp, Mel. Can't wait to see it in person and take some pics of Black and Silver. Check PM.

Jen - sent you a PM too.
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I'm going to paint my valances now!!! Excellent job. Mel, from jersey, where did you go and how much did it cost?
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I didn't get it, Nish.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Looks great, Mel! Maybe I'll do that with mine, since the rear bumper needs to be fixed.

I also found a huge rock chip in the hood. I was driving on Thursday & heard something bounce off what I thought was the windshield, but I saw the dent & chip today. Figures, I finally get a nice car and it gets beat up!
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Looks really sharp!!
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Looks great. I think that painted bumpers should be standard on GLs from the factory.
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So did you get the sideskirts painted too?
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So did you get the sideskirts painted too?
Yes I did. It's hard to see because of the side steps in the pictures. It looks much lower to the ground now.


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Wow! That's a huge improvement. If I ever need body work, heaven forbid, I'll get that done, too. Looks great Mel.
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