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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Now you just need to paint the exhaust shrouds back to black. Also, is that paint on the tires or tire-shine?
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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I didn't think about that..... ill look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.
It's tire shine.... I love the stripes u have on Ur fender.......(I might copy Ur idea ...and add little twist LOL)
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Go for it. I get mixed opinions, but I like them. I used krylon satin black on my shrouds when I repainted them. Just FYI.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Cool! I'll try that... Thanks for the info!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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looks nice man.

I see your color scheme with the stickers/lugs/calipers.

But since your murdering it out basically, you should remove the stickers. Get black lugs and paint the calipers black. To give it a more clean look.

But also bit of contrast is nice here n there.


looks great
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Hahaha I'm going for the "Blacked out with a hint of blue" look. All black looks sick but I at least want people to see me at night .... even if its just that blue sticker Hahahahahahah

Thanks for the compliment though
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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haha come on man you needa be knight rider!
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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BUT EVEN THE KNIGHT RIDER HAS A HINT OF RED AND HASSELHOFF SEEMS TO APPROVE


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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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the hoff approves of the red scanner
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Let me kno im off tomorroe
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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What kind of paint did you use for the finish? Im about halfway throught the process now with all rims primed... just cant decide what to get for the black finish... yours is sexy as hell.. I want!
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8SHNKVI
THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE MY JOY, I PAINTED THE TAIL LIGHTS, SIDE MARKERS AND DROPPED IT 1" USING H&R SPRINGS. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK...


(All comments are welcome but don't be an a$$ if its a negative comment)

P.S: IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO UPLOAD PICTURES AND HAVE THEM SHOW ON THE PAGE AND NOT AS AN ATTACHMENT.....PLEASE TELL ME HOW.
i finally got H&R springs too on my 8,looks to sit the same height as yours

Do you think 19" rims would fit without rolling the fenders ?
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by alex.hamrick16@gmail.com
What kind of paint did you use for the finish? Im about halfway throught the process now with all rims primed... just cant decide what to get for the black finish... yours is sexy as hell.. I want!
I used the high temp engine enamel in gloss black


i used 3 coats of paint and 4 of clear
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by xcon
i finally got H&R springs too on my 8,looks to sit the same height as yours

Do you think 19" rims would fit without rolling the fenders ?
im no very savvy when it comes to rims and fitment but i would think they will be a bit large. you may need to roll the fenders.

sorry i cant be more helpful
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Awesome thank you RX8SHNKVI for all the help. I'll post pics when its done.. If it comes out anything like yours did, I'll be pretty pleased!
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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you can also use duplicolor wheel paint, which works pretty well.

also there is the choice of professional paint job or getting them powder coated.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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I chose engine enamel cus the temp on the wheels will NOT go as high as the temp on the engine.... In my eyes thats better temperature protection

thanks for the compliment alex! It was my first time painting rims but i took my time so it paid off

if i could have i would have gone with powder coating, like adam mentioned thats an option (the best option i would say)
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