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Old 10-01-2006 | 03:46 PM
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Gorgeous! I bet that's going to look awesome in sunlight!
Old 10-24-2006 | 07:00 PM
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It's done! It's finally finished!
Here's a few pics. More to follow once I've done a little more clean up.
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Old 10-24-2006 | 07:05 PM
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oh dam, that looks great. Congrats. Are you gonna be driving it? :-)
Old 10-24-2006 | 07:05 PM
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Mike...that looks SWEET!!! Brand Spanking NEW!

Did you put on new trim around all the windows (the flat black metal trim I mean). If you did, I would be interested in discussing whats involved to do that, expense etc...), or did you have it refinished/painted?
Old 10-24-2006 | 07:37 PM
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Gorgeous! Better than ever, eh?
Old 10-24-2006 | 07:43 PM
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Looks terrific Mike. Were you tempted to paint the spoiler to match?
Old 10-24-2006 | 07:47 PM
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How did the RMB line up at re-assembly? Any customizing issues?
Old 10-24-2006 | 08:48 PM
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Old 10-24-2006 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Giovanni
oh dam, that looks great. Congrats. Are you gonna be driving it? :-)
Absolutely! I'm thinking of installing a clear bra but the shop manager says I need to wait at least 30 days. It'll be hard but I'm gonna try to stay out of traffic until I get it installed. I dont want to see any more chips on the nose.

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Mike...that looks SWEET!!! Brand Spanking NEW!

Did you put on new trim around all the windows (the flat black metal trim I mean). If you did, I would be interested in discussing whats involved to do that, expense etc...), or did you have it refinished/painted?
Thanks. I had to replace some of the trim but I was able to reuse some of it. Just for reference, the long piece that goes across the top of the front windshield was $118.00 + shipping. The shop mgr. said that he didn't think that the quarter window trims could be installed unless the glass was removed. In this case it didn't matter because the glass was out anyway but I'm not sure what that means if you're going to replace the trim only.

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Gorgeous! Better than ever, eh?
Thanks, it definitely looks 110% better than before. The mgr. gave me some of the paint chips that they stripped off of the front. He said they could use an air line and and blow it off in chunks. That's just not right.
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Old 10-24-2006 | 10:26 PM
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Looks terrific Mike. Were you tempted to paint the spoiler to match?
I thought about it but decided not to, at least for now. I read a lot here on Rennlist regarding marginal results, cracking paint, etc. and didn't want to risk it. There are a couple of scuffs on my spoiler so it would be a definite improvement.
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How did the RMB line up at re-assembly? Any customizing issues?
No problems. I'm not sure why the PO cut the bumper cover before but I didn't see any need to this time.
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Old 03-14-2007 | 06:48 PM
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How is your Paint holding up Mike?
Old 03-14-2007 | 09:20 PM
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Still looks great. I just finished washing it and it's all good. Not even a chip on the nose so far. I just noticed the butt picture above. I forgot I had taken this one. I'll have to add it to the "Post your A$$" thread.
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Mike it looks awesome!

Did you add the bottom trim on the doors? If yes did you use the existing trim or did you buy new trim? I need to paint my rockers and I'm debating if I should have them removed or leave them on. Any advice on this?
Old 03-14-2007 | 10:38 PM
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Yeah, the original door bottom trim was repainted and installed after these pics were taken. I was so happy to get the car back after 3 1/2 months in the shop that I didn't even notice they were missing until I got it home. They thought I wanted the bottom trim left off as well as the rub strips but I like it better with them on. I really need to take some new pics.



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