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Painted my emblems..... Fog light trim Next???

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Old 06-29-2011 | 10:55 PM
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I got bored with the chrome emblems so I took on a weekend project now im looking for some feedback on your thoughts.....
 
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Old 06-30-2011 | 03:47 AM
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i like the rear and the side, i was gunna do mine the same way but i desides to go flat black for a more stelth look lol.... but i dont like the front that was the desiding factor for me cause i thought it looked like a clown nose lol but thats just my opinion lol

just get an open mouth grill and problem solved
 
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Old 06-30-2011 | 03:26 PM
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Looks good!! And I vote for doing the fog light surrounds as well.

You should be aware that I've done this before and know what to expect from it.

Not to hi-jack your thread, but....

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Expect chipping and sun-fade, especially on the from emblem. The fogs have lasted longer because they are protected better, but they still chip and will need to be redone from time to time. I finally gave up on the emblems and really need to redo the fogs as well.
 
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Old 06-30-2011 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks guys... Ya virgin I saw your emblems before when I had my Rally White 04' before I wrecked it and thought about paint those but not red to copy of coarse. I think they turned out well and not looking forward to touch em up lol.... I have a clown nose on my car DAMN IT!!! lol thanks for pointing that out
 
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Old 07-01-2011 | 10:23 PM
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Have you thought about replacing the grill with a grill that deletes the emblem? I don't care for the stock grill the emblem reminds me of a pig snout.
 
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Old 07-02-2011 | 05:45 AM
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Haha sorry lol. Get an open mouth grill looks alot meaner/tougher IMO
 
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Old 07-05-2011 | 10:50 AM
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If you're looking to do the fog trim in black I suggest Plasti-dip rather than actual paint.
It works better, lasts longer, and is more durable than just spray painting them. Plus it still adds the matte black finish.
I just did mine on my '10.
Just my two cents
 
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