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Old 04-12-2006, 07:19 AM
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Here are a few snapshots I did earlier this morning.







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Old 04-12-2006, 07:27 AM
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Interesting Lighting---Nice use of form......
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Old 04-12-2006, 08:53 AM
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Hey, nice rack. lol.

I like how it turned out. Get a bike on there!
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not even a shimmer to the tires...flat black...
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Old 04-12-2006, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lalagimp
not even a shimmer to the tires...flat black...
blah, I don't care for tire shine
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Old 04-12-2006, 02:10 PM
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a mobile detailing outfit was detailing people's cars in the parking lot at work the other day while the owners were inside working (great idea, really!). I have a window overlooking, so of course I kept looking... They used really shiney tire shine. To the point where the tires outshined the paint on the car. "blah" is exactly right

Those are some really nice pics mikochu. You're doing that thing where half the pic is b&w while leaving select areas of color in for contrast. It definitely makes the pictures stand out nicely.
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Old 04-12-2006, 03:56 PM
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Hey dude. Car's looking good.

I know i've asked you this before, but what is the tint on your car?


(I'm getting mine back in about a week or so. Not the way I had hoped though. )
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Old 04-12-2006, 04:41 PM
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It's Madico brand tint... 20% all around, including the windshield visor. I only recommend Madico as the last of the top three: Llumar, Formula One, and Madico.

My mom has 5% Llumar tint on her new Durango...it's way too dark. I think 20% is perfect. Although, I've heard about this UV tint that doesn't darken your windows by much...but it keeps the heat out. *shrug*
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Nice pics michael.
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Old 04-13-2006, 03:28 PM
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Looking good man.
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nice
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Old 04-14-2006, 06:22 AM
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Do roof racks make wind noise?
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Old 04-14-2006, 06:54 AM
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I'm sure it would whistle. But with the fairing on, I haven't noticed any more wind noise than normal.
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looks good ... i agree with the 20% tint
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