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04-20-2009, 12:43 AM
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Thanks alot for the comments guys! Got me in the mood to get some mods sorted!
I was planning on using a company called Belmont Metal Finishers. They demount the tyre, refurb & Re-paint @ ?46p/wheel.
My only issue here is, they paint, rather than powdercoat!
Were you planning on using Lap-Tab? I've heard great things about them, and they powdercoat. But logistically, its tough!
Thanks buddy. The Remus is just the Backbox & Tailpipes.
Thanks again for the nice comments guys!
My only issue here is, they paint, rather than powdercoat!
Were you planning on using Lap-Tab? I've heard great things about them, and they powdercoat. But logistically, its tough!
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='852500' date='Apr 20 2009, 09:04 AM
Looks great!
What have you done to your exhaust -- what does "Styling: Remus Twin Exit" mean, whole new exhaust or just the tips?
What have you done to your exhaust -- what does "Styling: Remus Twin Exit" mean, whole new exhaust or just the tips?
Thanks again for the nice comments guys!
04-20-2009, 03:53 AM
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Looks fantastic. I'm not digging the mud flaps but the rest is exactly how I want mine to look when I get my 172's and boot spoiler.
What about getting the windows tinted?
What about getting the windows tinted?
04-20-2009, 04:22 AM
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Nice car.
Where did you get your trunk finisher, and how much did you pay for the LCI tail lights ?
Why are the Mudflaps not included in the styling section of your signature ??
Where did you get your trunk finisher, and how much did you pay for the LCI tail lights ?
Why are the Mudflaps not included in the styling section of your signature ??
04-20-2009, 12:46 PM
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I totally understand the need for mud flaps where you live. How flexible are they? Have you ever given thought to having them painted to the body's color? At least on the outside / side view of them, and keep the wheel side black?
Great looking car! I only wish you weren't going to paint the wheels so dark. Just a few shades darker than they are now would keep them looking nice during bad weather times when you can't keep them clean, but I'm not a fan of dark wheels anyway. Just my own opinion though ...
Great looking car! I only wish you weren't going to paint the wheels so dark. Just a few shades darker than they are now would keep them looking nice during bad weather times when you can't keep them clean, but I'm not a fan of dark wheels anyway. Just my own opinion though ...
04-20-2009, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='852510' date='Apr 20 2009, 09:43 AM
I was planning on using a company called Belmont Metal Finishers. They demount the tyre, refurb & Re-paint @ ?46p/wheel.
My only issue here is, they paint, rather than powdercoat!
Were you planning on using Lap-Tab? I've heard great things about them, and they powdercoat. But logistically, its tough!
My only issue here is, they paint, rather than powdercoat!
Were you planning on using Lap-Tab? I've heard great things about them, and they powdercoat. But logistically, its tough!
So, is powdercoat a lot better than paint?
04-20-2009, 09:20 PM
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Car looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! 
but the mudflaps are a real distraction...it's the old question of form over fashion....I vote fashion...loose those babies.
but the mudflaps are a real distraction...it's the old question of form over fashion....I vote fashion...loose those babies.
04-21-2009, 01:12 AM
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I'd rather do the powdercoat however, paint sometimes chips and isnt as hardwearing, although in saying that, to get a good powdercoat finish, you need a long time for the rim to be cooking.
Originally Posted by MatyB' post='853568' date='Apr 21 2009, 06:20 AM
Car looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
but the mudflaps are a real distraction...it's the old question of form over fashion....I vote fashion...loose those babies.
but the mudflaps are a real distraction...it's the old question of form over fashion....I vote fashion...loose those babies.
Thanks again for all the nice comments