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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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My 99 was getting too many dings in the front bumber and hood, so I got my car repainted! Check out the new shine.

Also, while it was in the body shop, I asked them to mold my front license plate filler into the bumper. They did a great job.

New rims, tires and brakes will be coming in the next two weeks to complete the new look...

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Looks really nice
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Nice.... Thanks
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Black is the hardest color to get right. When I went to pick it up, I saw some swirls in the hood. I had the shop polish it more. All the swirls are now gone.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Looks great. If you want to preserve that new paint, put a 3M Protective bra on it. I'm glad I have it.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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I you decide to do the 3M protective coating you need to let the paint cure/dry for a month or longer.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Looks good, bumper
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Nice! Post with the new wheels, too!
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Great job especially on the license plate molding.... You were very wise to hold their feet to the fire on the finish....after a little while, 47 coats of wax...all done..
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Looks awesome!! Great Job!!
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It looks great!
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Awesome. Love the sparkle of the sun makes it look like the car is smiling
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Having my 2000 DBG done this fall after Eureka Springs weekend. Same reason too many chips in the front. You just made my itch itchier. Looks great
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Looks good, nice job on the front plate mod.
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Love the front license plate mod, any closer up pics of it? I really want to have this done!
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Great job...and of course I love the molding in license filler as well. You should've had them shave the nose emblem as well.
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Nicely done and like the modded license plate
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looks great! how much did u pay if u dont mind me asking? looking to repaint next year.
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