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Dec 18, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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Ok ladies & gents... here are 2 updated pics of my coche...

The pics are kinda dark/bad... but, will have to do until I get a chance to take some pics during the day.

I really like this new look... what do ya'll think?


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Nice, but have you considered anodizing the mesh? I tend to think silver mesh on dark cars make it look like braces.
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Nice, but have you considered anodizing the mesh? I tend to think silver mesh on dark cars make it look like braces.
yes... that mesh won't stay silver for long... I shoulda had the shop paint it at the same time they were doing the bumper...
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Don't paint it. Anodize it or else it chip like crazy.
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Do you use wax or anything? Might wanna clean the wheel wells real good next time you wash your car, your fit for a nice show car photo shoot too! Your looks looks amazing.
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Don't paint it. Anodize it or else it chip like crazy.
will do....
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Do you use wax or anything? Might wanna clean the wheel wells real good next time you wash your car, your fit for a nice show car photo shoot too! Your looks looks amazing.
the car is actually do for a detail and all... this picture was taken almost right after i picked it up from the shop... so its a little grungy looking...
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Ah makes a lotta sense, no use in detailing it and then taking it to the shop!

Do you use Zaino?
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i typically use zymol... but, i think i wanna give Zaino a shot since it is receiving so much praise here on the forum...
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I use Zymol on lighter colors, really does give them a depth and takes very little work to get a nice beading effect, however after using Zaino just once on the SL (black) I wouldn't use anything else for darker colors.
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Danny, where did you pick up the bumper at? Looks great.
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Danny, where did you pick up the bumper at? Looks great.
I got hooked up at a pretty good price... if you are interested, let me know...

I can get you the same deal... send me an email if interested.
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Once again Danny, the bumper looks hot!
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Looks badass !

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Nice. Any more pics?
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Very nice Danny..

Btw, how would the mesh look like when it is anodized? Would it be black?

Thanks,

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Anodize or powdercoat. How much does anodizing run? By the way, looks nice Danny!
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looking good keep the mods coming
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thanks guys for all your compliments... now i have more reason then ever to go to the garage just to look at the new face...

anyone out there have a guess at how much anodizing the grill would run?? i def don't wanna keep the grill silver....
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thanks guys for all your compliments... now i have more reason then ever to go to the garage just to look at the new face...

anyone out there have a guess at how much anodizing the grill would run?? i def don't wanna keep the grill silver....
Ask Evosport. They had all the mesh anodized for my DTM kit.
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Ask Evosport. They had all the mesh anodized for my DTM kit.
i'm on it... thanks bro!

maybe while i'm there... i'll sneak a peek at ur car and snap a few photos....
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the car is lookin GREAT danny! keep the mods coming!

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the car is lookin GREAT danny! keep the mods coming!

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thank Greg..

I don't even know how I got so many mods on my car in the first place...

when I first bought the car, my fiance and I agreed that I would keep the car STOCK.... gee... I guess I wasn't very true to my word... :v
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That looks **** bro...I cant wait to get my RS kit on. Some time this winter, I am looking for a good body shop in the Bay Area or San Jose. Great stuff!!!!
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thank Greg..

I don't even know how I got so many mods on my car in the first place...

when I first bought the car, my fiance and I agreed that I would keep the car STOCK.... gee... I guess I wasn't very true to my word... :v
It ALL starts w/the drop hehe

Nice coche Danny! Now you got a main car for that calendar you were putting together
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