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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Check it out. Before and after pics.

This is how it looked on July 9th before a good wash and wax:


After the wash and wax:


And this is how it looks on July 23rd. after tint and rims/tires:


Like most everyone on this board, its never going to be "done" but it is geting there....
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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It looks outstanding! I love seeing before and after pics.

I gotta get my windows tinted one of these days.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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I agree. Its getting there.

YOu can't go wrong with black paint, black leather, black tint, & black wheels.

Its just plain mean looking.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Looking Good
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Wicked looking!
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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It just keeps getting better and better
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Looks really good.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Trailblz,

Man that is one fine looking vette.....you could stop there and have nailed the cool factor
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Dude your car looks awesome!!!!

I have just about the same car as you (look at Avartar)

Keep up the good work
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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Good work man!! looks nice the tints and rims make it look muuuuch better
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DG'sVette
I agree. Its getting there.

YOu can't go wrong with black paint, black leather, black tint, & black wheels.

Its just plain mean looking.
Looks great!
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Nice job.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Good lookn ride!

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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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quite a difference!
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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never done looks great
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Looks great but then again all corvettes are supost to be black Tbone
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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What kind of rims are those they look really nice
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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very nicely done
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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Looks Good
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