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Old May 17, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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I know that its probably ideal to re-paint the door jambs etc..... have any of you skipped that part and wish you didn't?
Old May 18, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Alot of work but the end result is worth it, turns out so much nicer than factory.

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Old May 18, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Wouldn't take much to improve the factory paint. Thats basically my issue at this point. I do a lot of highway driving and it shows.

That definetly looks labor intensive..... which obviously translates into you better have $$$. Great pic... thanks.
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hey i paid a nice price for my paint job and mny door jams were nv painted it still looks great though
Old May 18, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Painting door jams is of course a personal decision. If you plan to do car shows, it's a must. Otherwise, most people will see your car with doors closed anyways.

The pics look awesome
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well my car was BOP now its brown, so i opted to get my jambs done .

Old May 19, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Like I said man.....Top Shelf.
Your paint job of serisoulsy banana's.


I don't do shows or anything like that. never even been to a meet.
The xB is the first new car I have ever owned... I wasn't even going to do anything but rims.... came across this site and well...... now my eyes are to big for my wallet.
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