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Old Feb 8, 2023 | 08:08 AM
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I always thought a family member did this to my SL

Hello all,

I’ve known for some time that it wasn’t the case, but when I first saw this phenomenon years ago, I was thinking someone was messing with me, but how could they be so precise over multiple occurrences lol.

What in the James Bond is going on here?



Alien markings on cold SL trunk.
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Old Feb 8, 2023 | 10:46 AM
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ThatsMyDawg I don't know either, but mine does the same thing even with dew! A consistently shaped pattern is also formed on the hood but not nearly as pronounced or strange in appearance. I have always assumed that it has something to do with how both are reinforced underneath for strength???
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Easy answer Composite trunk lid with aluminum liner...

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Yes, I can see the part that makes the pattern in your posted picture. I was hoping for something more exciting like aliens trying to communicate. Something like Stonehenge. Lol

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Easy answer Composite trunk lid with aluminum liner...

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Old Feb 8, 2023 | 01:03 PM
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Sorry to disappoint. Take solace in the thought that the composite made it possible to hide the GPS antenna in the trunk and thus is communicating with outer space
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Good enough for me. I’ll take it!

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Sorry to disappoint. Take solace in the thought that the composite made it possible to hide the GPS antenna in the trunk and thus is communicating with outer space
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Old Feb 8, 2023 | 08:49 PM
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Wolfman "Take solace in the thought that the composite made it possible to hide the GPS antenna in the trunk and thus is communicating with outer space"
LOL

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