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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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liljone!!! Erase some messages in your pm box!!! ITS FULL
yea i know had like 60 lol I deleted them :P
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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a few more pics for everyones enjoyment stupid sun, its really bright outside.. lol



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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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they match your tinted windows too makes it flow even more
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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a few more pics.. just tried to get better quality shots outta this Sidekick..







Originally Posted by liljone
they match your tinted windows too makes it flow even more
thanks man.. im going for the black and silver theme.. next up are guna be my rims.. ima go pick em out in a few months, then probably install some springs eventually.

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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a few more pics.. just tried to get better quality shots outta this Sidekick..









thanks man.. im going for the black and silver theme.. next up are guna be my rims.. ima go pick em out in a few months, then probably install some sport lines eventually.
since your going sliver and black theme go with gunmdeal rims, im going with the opposite of black and sliver theme lol but same theme but backwards!


sliver bolt + black taillights + black bowtie + gunmtal rim will flow prefect and keeps the theme and will flow really nice theme wise and all together.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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since your going sliver and black theme go with gunmdeal rims, im going with the opposite of black and sliver theme lol but same theme but backwards!
dude those would fit my theme perfectly.. im in need of 4 lug rims though. lol
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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dude those would fit my theme perfectly.. im in need of 4 lug rims though. lol
they make 4 lug gunmetal rims (pic was a example). my bolt is 4 lug and found at lease 100 gunmetal rims out there with 4 bolt 4x100 pattern on-line.

www.wheelsnext.com sell 4x100 (4 lug) rims in gunmetal.

4x100 is the size rim you need for LS. 5x110 for SS
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by liljone
they make 4 lug gunmetal rims (pic was a example). my bolt is 4 lug and found at lease 100 gunmedal rim out there with 4x100 on-line.
sweet.. im searching wheelsnext.com right now.. lol even though i wont have the money til my next scholarship refund in january, i can still plan ahead
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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dont wax for 60 days
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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sweet.. im searching wheelsnext.com right now.. lol even though i wont have the money til my next scholarship refund in january, i can still plan ahead
haha they have sexy rims not cheap thou. If i had a grand I would buy some right now! But springs 1st!!!

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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haha they have sexy rims not cheap thou. If i had a grand I would buy some right now! But springs 1st!!!
definately.. lol

id probably pick up the rims first, their the priciest... besides, im always riding with friends, so my car sits low most of the day..

but yeah, id probably pick up springs rite away after the rims.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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dont wax for 60 days
Depends on the baking process and the paint that was used. I always wait atleast a couple monthes before waxing as a precaution. It depends on where you live and the temperature outside too, like if you live in a southern state and its hot all the time it will harden sooner than lets say Alaska. lol

honestly I dont see much of a difference between these lights and some of the better VHT jobs ive seen? How much did you pay?

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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honestly I dont see much of a difference between these lights and some of the better VHT jobs ive seen? How much did you pay?
i see the difference between vht jobs, and a professional job like this one... its quality. my lights were baked at 150 degrees for 15 minutes.. the paint called for 20 minutes but we didnt wana start warping the plastic.

And i got mine done for free... my gfs brother in law did them for me

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Why did you have my post deleted......threatened? Ill post again. Here are my "Professionally" painted tails. Mixed black paint with clear. Altho i do like the unpainted reverse lights.

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Why did you have my post deleted......threatened? Ill post again. Here are my "Professionally" painted tails. Mixed black paint with clear. Altho i do like the unpainted reverse lights.

dont you get bothered by cops, for not having any back up lights ?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mkulrey13
Why did you have my post deleted......threatened? Ill post again. Here are my "Professionally" painted tails. Mixed black paint with clear. Altho i do like the unpainted reverse lights.
who deleted your post??

but yeah your tail lights look nice on the black balt..

dont u get bothered by cops though?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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looks amazing man
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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looks amazing man
are u referring to me? if so, thanks lol
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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Ive never been bothered by cops. When i backup the backup lights are bright white. You can still see red head on and are bright when lights are on. 2 years now.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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yep cobaltguy88 i am referring to you haha

looks amazing, especially now that you can wax them, they'll look great!
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Ive never been bothered by cops. When i backup the backup lights are bright white. You can still see red head on and are bright when lights are on. 2 years now.
ah i see.. thats good man.

Originally Posted by ls1fbody
yep cobaltguy88 i am referring to you haha

looks amazing, especially now that you can wax them, they'll look great!
haha thanks man, i appreciate the comment. and yeah, im waiting about 2 or 3 weeks before i wax em nicely... the dude who painted my tail lights will be detailing my balt, removing the little imperfections there are to the paint (ie, rock chips, etc).

i actually just got done washing my car with Meguires Gold Class, il post some pics....
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cobaltguy88
ah i see.. thats good man.



haha thanks man, i appreciate the comment. and yeah, im waiting about 2 or 3 weeks before i wax em nicely... the dude who painted my tail lights will be detailing my balt, removing the little imperfections there are to the paint (ie, rock chips, etc).

i actually just got done washing my car with Meguires Gold Class, il post some pics....
lol nice I got so many sraches by my lock from missing the lock at night whats best way to get the sraches out with out buffing?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Here are a few pics i took around 6:30am today.. i had just washed the balt, so i took some pics with the keys in the ignition.. Pics were taken with my Sidekick Slide, sorry for the bad quality.



dam you stock rims! it will look a lot better once i install springs and throw on some rims gotta love the sunroof though!




i love the way they look!




and just another shot with the lights on..

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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amazing job imo, don't think that even possible to make taillights look that good with nightshade!!!

they look like they are stock came out so good
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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lol nice I got so many sraches by my lock from missing the lock at night whats best way to get the sraches out with out buffing?
it all depends on how deep the scratches are.. you might have to pick up some color matched touch up paint from your local dealer.. once you touch up the paint, you can buff it out with a micro compound (available at just about any auto parts store), this will cover up the imperfections and remove any "rings" in the paint, especially found on black cars. You can wax your car to your liking, but it just depends on the situation. Kinda hard to explain lol
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