TIGER SHARK! (Finally)
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From: Bunnell FL
TIGER SHARK! (Finally)
OK Guys & Gals, The Work Is Done!
Thanks to ZILLA For Making Me Buy The Tiger Shark Front Fascia.
Fresh out of Chris's shop, just washed.
3/4 View
Front View
Now before one of you smart guys says "HOLD IT TRAINMAN!" the paint doesn't match perfectly, we know that. It matched perfectly inside the shop but in the sunlight, it is a bit different. Chris thinks the two new pieces will lighten up a bit in 3 - 4 weeks.
We will have to see. Maybe some Ziano will improve it.
The fact is, in order to pay for the new Tiger Shark Fascia, I used the money the insurance company gave me for blending in all of the panels. It was a calculated risk and I will have to live with it or redo and blend the paint another day.
Anyway, I LOVE IT! The front vents were painted gloss black inside and the screens were too.
In a month or two, I will decide if I really want to redo it.
But tomorrow we are off to Florida in the Subaru for two weeks vacation including 7 days in the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas.
I am ready for a vacation!
Happy motoring to all...
Thanks to ZILLA For Making Me Buy The Tiger Shark Front Fascia.
Fresh out of Chris's shop, just washed.
3/4 View
Front View
Now before one of you smart guys says "HOLD IT TRAINMAN!" the paint doesn't match perfectly, we know that. It matched perfectly inside the shop but in the sunlight, it is a bit different. Chris thinks the two new pieces will lighten up a bit in 3 - 4 weeks.
We will have to see. Maybe some Ziano will improve it.
The fact is, in order to pay for the new Tiger Shark Fascia, I used the money the insurance company gave me for blending in all of the panels. It was a calculated risk and I will have to live with it or redo and blend the paint another day.
Anyway, I LOVE IT! The front vents were painted gloss black inside and the screens were too.
In a month or two, I will decide if I really want to redo it.
But tomorrow we are off to Florida in the Subaru for two weeks vacation including 7 days in the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas.
I am ready for a vacation!
Happy motoring to all...
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Look good!
I just put my rear TS on last night as well and the paint does not match either
I love the rear TS so much ...
I will take some pix tomorrow.
-Mike
***BTW, I also agree with Vetteran ... it maybe just help a very little.
I just put my rear TS on last night as well and the paint does not match either
I love the rear TS so much ...
I will take some pix tomorrow.
-Mike
***BTW, I also agree with Vetteran ... it maybe just help a very little.
Last edited by Vette Stripes; May 31, 2005 at 05:28 PM.
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Man, that looks great. Love that front end.
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
Originally Posted by Trainman-2
Now before one of you smart guys says "HOLD IT TRAINMAN!" the paint doesn't match perfectly, we know that. It matched perfectly inside the shop but in the sunlight, it is a bit different. Chris thinks the two new pieces will lighten up a bit in 3 - 4 weeks.
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From: Central CA
sounds like the "3-4 week fix" solution they offered is a way to get out of redoing it... in 3-4 weeks, good luck with them redoing it... express your dissatisfaction now, refuse to pay, and you may get a repaint.... otherwise.. g'luck in court
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From: Huntington IN
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
sounds like the "3-4 week fix" solution they offered is a way to get out of redoing it... in 3-4 weeks, good luck with them redoing it... express your dissatisfaction now, refuse to pay, and you may get a repaint.... otherwise.. g'luck in court
I just went through fits to match MY...Just keep after it, looks like too much base coat...these paints are real touch.
On the other hand, that front end is AWESOME!!
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Love the look (with or without a perfect match.) I hope it blends a bit for you. The Shark is a great enhancement to your ride. Enjoy the trip!
Paul
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by Matt69-ZO6
Gotta agree, Have some experience painting...The sun will not fix it, but time does make your memory fade.
I just went through fits to match MY...Just keep after it, looks like too much base coat...these paints are real touch.
On the other hand, that front end is AWESOME!!
I just went through fits to match MY...Just keep after it, looks like too much base coat...these paints are real touch.
On the other hand, that front end is AWESOME!!
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that in my first post.. looks rad...
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Looks really good, natching the paint is a real art form. they tried four times on my mY before they got it close enough to make it acceptable. It won't fade to match I am sorry to say. It looks good though.
