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No Bevel
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Light Bevel
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With Bevel
22
51.16%
Fade Bevel
3
6.98%
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Poll: Which one should put on?

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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Hi,
Mike at vettestripes just gave me some of his new checked board design for side stripes but not sure which one should I put on silver C5's?
Please help me to vote out.
Thanks!

1. No Bevel


2. Light Bevel


3. With Bevel


4. Fade Bevel
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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I like 1 or 3. The light bevel just looks like it couldn't make up it's mind. The fade could be good but not sure. Personal best would be 3.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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3 is my pick.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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I also pic #3 although the fade is my second choice!
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Yup, #3
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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I like #3 the best.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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4 looks the best.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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Here's another vote for number 3.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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#3 , but I think the fade is worth looking at too....especially on silver or pewter....more subtle to a point.....
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:03 AM
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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I would go for #3
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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If #4 would fade on the opposite end like it was fading away as you drove by, I would say #4.

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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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I say #3
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