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Old 10-18-2014, 08:56 AM
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Good Lord that paint is super smooth; like glass. Can't wait to see more pictures.
Old 10-19-2014, 03:33 PM
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As far as the cutting and buffing goes, everything from the front of the doors, to the back of the car, is complete.

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Old 10-19-2014, 04:12 PM
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Awesome job , awesome car ...
Old 10-19-2014, 04:14 PM
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I see you shaved this morning... Awesome job!
Old 10-19-2014, 04:39 PM
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Do you have all your parts now for reassembly?
Old 10-20-2014, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by briankeery
Do you have all your parts now for reassembly?
Most of them. I'm still missing a few items.
Old 10-20-2014, 07:20 AM
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Very impressive.
Old 10-20-2014, 02:25 PM
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Absolutely stunning...

That has to be one of the best paintjobs i have ever seen on a car.
Old 10-21-2014, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rene040269
Absolutely stunning...

That has to be one of the best paintjobs i have ever seen on a car.
Thank you.
Old 10-22-2014, 05:56 AM
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Very Nice, Love it!
Old 10-27-2014, 10:34 PM
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Late to the link, Nice.
Old 10-27-2014, 10:50 PM
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I was sure that I saw a scratch in the paint................................... ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ ........

but it was a scratch on the tool box in the reflection on the paint!










Old 10-27-2014, 10:54 PM
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Jealous ... Looks unbelievable.
Old 10-27-2014, 11:00 PM
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Where are all the naysayers who said it couldn't be painted like that? I'd say there's a big piece of humble pie for all of ya to snack on.
Old 10-27-2014, 11:15 PM
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My god this turned out amazing looking! Great work.
Old 10-28-2014, 09:47 AM
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Thabjs guys. Byron and I installed the windshield and striped the t-tops for paint last night. I'll try to post some pictures tonight.
Old 10-28-2014, 09:49 AM
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Happy 7 years ....
What an awesome project . Love the pics & updates .

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Old 10-29-2014, 09:16 AM
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Excellent, outstanding, a job very well done!
Old 10-30-2014, 05:52 PM
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Has anyone seen my jaw? I know it's around here somewhere....
Old 11-02-2014, 01:52 AM
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Lots of details. The t-tops were painted last week.

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