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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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thats awesome..hope i see you guys on the road
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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who are you!
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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hey. i got that jdm badge too.
but i'm getting rid of it.
i like your pictures.
they look so soft...?
idk what word to use.
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
haha, ive already got like 4 or 5 sets of tailsl lined up, i was thinking about making them and selling them, but then i wouldnt be the only one to have them, and i dont think the quality is good enough to sell them, if you look closely there are alot of small imperfections.
the imperfections due to poor masking and/or painting, you will learn to avoid with practice. From the pics I dont see any problems but maybe in person they are more evident. If you do a set again, the painting will be much cleaners just from knowing what to expect.
The only part of the process that you may not be able to aboid inperfections in is the glueing part. To improve this I would suggests sanding the contact edge to be smooth so that when you put the lense on its an even fit. Then use a small bead of the sealent to stick the pieces to gether initially so that none gets squeezed into the inside of the assembly. Follow with thicker coats applied to the outside.
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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well there wasnt that much taping involved, we pretty much tore everything apart as you can see.

i did file the edges down before i glued, but it def. couldve been neater.

maybe ill try to tackle another pair for someone in the future if the price is right.
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lovetC
hey. i got that jdm badge too.
but i'm getting rid of it.
i like your pictures.
they look so soft...?
idk what word to use.
are you talkin to me?
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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uh huh. i am talking to you.
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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cory i'm really sorry. somehow i always end up jacking threads... i'll go away now lol



p.s. if it makes you feel better, i jack my own threads :D
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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well my name is Josh and the pictures turned out really soft because I have magic
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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hmm.
well whatever it is that you do
they look nice.
:D
josh.
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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back on topic. lol
so who wants a set of these done?
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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you better find some time first


even tho if you say you SWEAR YOU'LL DO THEM
you will!
proved me wrong yesterday
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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well id give the customers a fair warning.
2-3 week turnaround time.
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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how much would you sell a pair for if you were to make them and sell them? I'm interested in buying a pair if the price is right..
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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its gonna be pretty pricy, cuz this is really time consuming.
id say it takes at least 30 hours to finish a set.

PM me with an offer if your really intersted, and well chat.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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They are still ricey and ___. Get 05-07 taillights..
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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your ricey and ___.
haha
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by GReddy_tC
They are still ricey and ___. Get 05-07 taillights..
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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hes just jealous.
haterrrr.
lol
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GReddy_tC
They are still ricey and ___. Get 05-07 taillights..
yeah you really can't pull off being a bad ___

you should just stop posting



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