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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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So i finally decided what it was i was going to do with my hubs, and that was to flat black them, and find the closes color to HTM for the center. IMO, it came out very nice. Next was i blacked out the grill and peeled the A-Pillar Tape. After that came the 12" Kenwood Sub with cut styrofoam around it to hold and make it more flat, while also leaving cargo pockets. I found a "2" logo, and taking the idea from someone else on here (cant remember his name) put it after the "xB" on the rear. I plan to put my 18s back on in the spring, lower it on some DF's, and powdercoat the spoked of the rims to match the color of the car. I also plan to add the vinyl overlay in the fron between the 2 grilles and possibly all the way down under the lower girll
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mdiesel64
I like it. LOL!
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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Was it hard to peel the sticker off the pillar? I want to do that ASAP!
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:50 AM
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Depending on your location... YES. I did mine over the summer, just havent shared the update. If i were you, i'd wait for an extremely hot day, let your nails get a tad longer, and park your car in a direct sunlight area. It took me about 15-20 minutes to get it all off, and i was very slowwith it so that it would not rip, forcing me to have to dig my nail in again.

Otherwise, you can use a hairdryer, or any type of spot heat mechanism and do that,but direct sunlight seemed to be the easiest for me
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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The black hubcaps look great, the "2" on the xB looks inspired, and the peeled A-pillars work fine. Looking good, dude !

EDIT -- Oh, yeah! The blacked out emblem on the front works well too !
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Good looking Box. I noticed that the foam cargo tray has a few open pockets. I'd recommend getting some 1/4 plywood (painted with black truck bedliner) to complete the sides of the pockets. It'll give it a nicely finished look, and you'll keep more storage space.
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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So wait, is there a subwoofer box under the foam?
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So wait, is there a subwoofer box under the foam?
No. What i did was i measured the size of the box i was going to make, placed it in, and cut the foam around the box, A) so it wouldnt move around, and B) to keep the storage pocket. I actually have the amp sitting under where the foam is as well, drilled down so it wont move either. With the trunk cover on, you can't even tell there is a subwoofer or anything, which was the approach i was going for.
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