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Installed my front face finisher today.(56k, no go)

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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Default Installed my front face finisher today.(56k, no go)

it didn't turn out half bad. I still need to wax it up some more and I might end up refinishing it, there are some imperfections that I would like to touch up. Tell me what ya think.



Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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Did you paint it yourself?
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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Did you paint it yourself?
ya, I painted it myself. its still a little dull because I haven't really buffed it or anything.
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Help me out...what did you do?
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chewd0g
Help me out...what did you do?
the thing going over top the head lights and across the grill

Looks good bro. Nice work.
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by salteen
Originally Posted by chewd0g
Help me out...what did you do?
the thing going over top the head lights and across the grill

Looks good bro. Nice work.
thanx dude, it looks a lot better in the pics, haha. That transparent paint can be tricky, but hey, its all a learning process, and I feel more satisfied doing it myself. I got the fff second hand, so I had to do some repair work(a small crack and chip), but it was worth it.
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Where did you get it from?
Looks very nice, I was thinking about doing that to my XB.
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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i just wish O made some for the projector headlights...

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Where did you get it from?
Looks very nice, I was thinking about doing that to my XB.
i got it second hand off of craigslist. SL Member Orataro makes them. Supposedly he's making a new batch at the beginning of the year.

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i just wish O made some for the projector headlights...

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chargespeed makes the one for those style headlights(flat jdm lenses). Look it up brotha, peace.
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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CF would look very nice...but your's looks pretty damn good too. It would look better when you get it all shiny and not dull like you said. Take some pics after.
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by beevdawg
Originally Posted by Omega145
Where did you get it from?
Looks very nice, I was thinking about doing that to my XB.
i got it second hand off of craigslist. SL Member Orataro makes them. Supposedly he's making a new batch at the beginning of the year.

Originally Posted by sensez
i just wish O made some for the projector headlights...

sensez]
chargespeed makes the one for those style headlights(flat jdm lenses). Look it up brotha, peace.
Hi, how much did you get it for second hand? Just so I could get an idea of how it would cost brand new. Also, two questions:
1. The "eyelids", does it come with just lids straight across the face or do they come with a grill attached like in the pictures?

2. Who is the gentleman that makes these and how can I get ahold of him or how do I keep track of the new batch that are supposed to come out the begining of next year? Is there a direct link to him? Let me know. Thanks in Advance.


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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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id love to get one in CF... please O, make one in CF
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