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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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I decided to have the black rear diffuser painted VY to match the car. However I wanted it to be a little custom/special as well. I was also concerned about the exhaust and road dirt always making it look dirty. So, working with Motorized AutoWorks in Fremont, CA we came up with this:


If you lay on your back and look up at the rear tray there are 4 triangles or wedges that are parallel to the ground. I had those painted flat black then cleared. I also had the center, where the exhaust exits, done in flat black with clear. Here are some more shots:


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Happy Thanksgiving all!
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I've not been a huge 'yellow' fan . . .but Dang man, that looks great !

Nice work !
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Very nice, looks great! Do you mind posting the price that you paid for the work, just to give us an idea. Thank!
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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I agree, very nice!
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Very nice, looks great! Do you mind posting the price that you paid for the work, just to give us an idea. Thank!
The guy who owns the shop is a good friend of one of my best friends so I didn't exactly pay book price. but if you want to know the details drop me a PM and I'll share.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Looks classy!
Nicely done
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TTUbaker
Looks classy!
Nicely done
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Looks great, but you have overspray on your license plate
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by *89x2*
Looks great, but you have overspray on your license plate
I think you're right, maybe a little rubbing compound & wax will get it off. It looks very nice. Here's mine painted VY.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Looks great.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Very creative and looks awesome, nice job.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Lookin Good Keith!
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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That looks great. Nice job.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Top notch paint work and looks good
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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thanks guys! I'm really happy with it!
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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That looks great. Nice job.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Looks good but my curiosity asks why you didn't paint the exhaust area.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Nicely done!
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I saw it at a distance today and it really looks good from across the parking lot. Bigger difference than I expected. A bunch of friends commented on it before I told them I had anything done.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Looks great.

Nice tape lines
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