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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Well my car is almost done. Just a few more things left to do. I just got it back Saturday from DTM AUtobody, they did my paint and fitted my kit. The kit is the KENDO kit from AIT racing. The body is a flat slate blue metallic and the roof is the Lexus Smokey Granite. Let the hate begin...









Old May 14, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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That looks sweet I think smoked tails would look good on your ride. But that's just me.
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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That looks sweet I think smoked tails would look good on your ride. But that's just me.
Old May 14, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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I would've liked to see the roof color come down the pillars as well. There's just something about that color that looks a bit too much like primer to me. It might be different in real life, but it looks primered in the pics.

I do like the kit though. Is it a full bumper or just the lip?

Also, that car is definitely a sleeper. It doesn't look like too much is going on, until you scope the front grille, so that's cool.

Overall, I like what you're doing, but I think if the two tone was extended down, it would look less unfinished.
Old May 14, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Actually is semi gloss if im correct. I might not be.

I like the styling. Is that the Japanese stock bumper with a new lip?
Old May 14, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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like the whole setup, rims math the ride. i spy an intercooler
Old May 15, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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looks sleepy ;-)

im loving the roof. still waiting to do the same once i find a good body shop. the flat paint is different.
Old May 15, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Very nice!

I like the flat look, what brand paint is that?
Old May 15, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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I like the body kit a lot...the flat paint looks pretty cool...
Old May 15, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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glad others appreciate it. The Kendo kit from AIT Racing is a whole new bumper for both the front and rear. I had the side markers shaved off the rear bumper though. The paint is a PPG paint but I belive the painter used BASF's flat clearcoat. It's not a semi gloss its flat. I belive anything with a 0-5% sheen is considered flat.
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Are the tails painted or wrapped?
Old May 15, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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Nice Lunch Box....U pull the Flat color well!
Old May 15, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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i dont like the flat paint.
Old May 15, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Truly love the slate blue color but I wish it was glossy. I will say though the way the light is hitting it the first picture looks awesome. Grats!
Old May 15, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ShadowOnTheBayou
Are the tails painted or wrapped?
the tails are wrapped. thanks to blue batmobile
Old May 15, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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I like it . Lookin good man!!
Old May 15, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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i think it looks amazing. the flat paint suits the xb well, and your choice in kit and wheels was dead on. great work.
Old May 15, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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shine is fine, but flat is where its at.
nice box
Old May 15, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I love the ride, but I'm gonna have to put in my opinion. I would have ran the roof color down the pillars, other than that I like it. ALOT.
Old May 15, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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