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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:18 AM
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tell me what you think. i appreciate all opinions!

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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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Looks decent. How about doing the same on gas tank door.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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Looks pretty good...I don't think I've seen anyone do that before.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by erichlf
Looks decent. How about doing the same on gas tank door.
gas tank is next..i ordered the smoked cover for christmas
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:34 AM
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nice!
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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It's O.K. I guess :?
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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looks good, i think the gas tank cover might be a little much tho.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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For years, with most manufacturers, all the base models had one-color-fits-all black door handles and mirrors. You had to get the top end model to get body color handles/mirrors. So congratulations, you've just turned your car into a base model.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Old Punk
For years, with most manufacturers, all the base models had one-color-fits-all black door handles and mirrors. You had to get the top end model to get body color handles/mirrors. So congratulations, you've just turned your car into a base model.
I was thinking the exact same thing. With my previous vehicles I would have killed for factory painted door handles. I don't see why you'd want the handles to stick out like sore thumbs. Each to his/her own I reckon.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 03:43 AM
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i like it man . keep it original.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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To each his own idea of what is cool. That's why I bought my xB to do what I want. Especially since there was a larger market of affordable aftermarket parts at launch.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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I have a bsp xB so I get black no matter what. Did you have them resprayed?
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 04:30 AM
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ok georgee, lets talk. gimme da lo down :D
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 04:51 AM
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thanks for all the comments.


they are not sprayed they are originals

talk to me Eric..whatcha need brotha...some for you?
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by -dskize1-
talk to me Eric..whatcha need brotha...some for you?
but of course
oh yeah...Merry Christmas! :D
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 05:31 AM
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I think it looks good both ways. Whats next the grill??
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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grille is already black with the emblem in BCP. got a white one and painted it black. i'll take pic of that and post it if you would like to see it..letmeknow
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Looks good with all of the other non body parts (wheels and window frames)painted in some sort of black color. Besides it might make that "flat spot" where the door handles are not so noticable. Looks better than a guy here in town that has a factory painted dark green Honda Accord with BRIGHT yellow door handles and mirrors and spoiler. Bascially anything that could be masked off at a seam... Real nasty....
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I'm feeling it.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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It looks good.....why not the black gas door? Hell after that get a hood and a rear hatch........just a thought. :?



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