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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Well last night after giving the new xB a bath, I finally peeled the window tape. I think it looks better without it. And really looks chopped now.
I gotta get the front windows tinted ASAP.



I also took off the rear wiper and wiper motor. I plugged the hole with a nickle, then noticed that the rear view camera was in the mailbox, so that will be replacing the nickle today.


Then I cut some overlays to cover the nasty warning labels on the visors. The grey that I used is an exact match.


Then since I was cutting vinyl, I made some hatch strut overlays and some engine cover lettering overlays in chrome.



so what do you think? i think its pretty good for almost zero cash, and a couple hours of playing.
Old May 18, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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That is awesome. I am planning on peeling the tape off mine this weekend. We did it to the 05 and it made it look better also.
Old May 18, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Master Low-Buck Modder!
Old May 18, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Looks better with out the tape around the window!!
Old May 18, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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it's coming along nicely! when do the wheels get here?
Old May 18, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dudehitt
it's coming along nicely! when do the wheels get here?
supposed to be here today, but there was an issue, so now were looking at next week.
Old May 18, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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good job. will we see some of this stuff on you web site soon?
Old May 18, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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yeah i did that little mod to mine (peeling tape) it make the car look 100% better!!! your new xB is lookin great Randy!!
Old May 18, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EZ-BAKED
good job. will we see some of this stuff on you web site soon?
theres a few items on there already, including the above overlays.
Old May 18, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Hmmm....

Wondering how much of a difference the peeled tape will make to a black xB2...
Old May 18, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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It would be as shiny as the car and not the dull tape color
Old May 18, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Nice!!!!!

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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Scikowife
It would be as shiny as the car and not the dull tape color
And probably easier to clean off the fingerprints my 3yr old leaves...
Old May 18, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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It does look better with the tape peeled.........
Old May 18, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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there is no stopping this man...
Old May 18, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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very cool....
Old May 18, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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i like my tape...the dull black looks good against the shinny white...lol...
Old May 18, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Nice!!! Day pics?? I took the tape off on my BOP and it looks sooo much better. Isn't it all one piece now too? And a little thicker?
Old May 18, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Basilius
Hmmm....

Wondering how much of a difference the peeled tape will make to a black xB2...
Black doesn't have tape.



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