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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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It was a busy weekend as my E60 went through a few transformations, so I wanted to share a few pictures. First up was a Formula ONE Pinnacle 35 tint job on Sat. Then, Sunday, was a caliper paint job (thanks for the poll feedback btw... went with the black).

First up - the Tint Job:

Pre-Tint pictures:
Busy weekend w/ mods-pre_tint_1_sm.jpg

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After Pinnacle 35:
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Now onto today's activities... the calipers:
Rear brakes--
Busy weekend w/ mods-rear_caliper_pre_sm.jpg

Busy weekend w/ mods-rear_caliper_post_sm.jpg


Front brakes--
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Busy weekend w/ mods-frt_caliper_post_1_sm.jpg

and the final look post paint and wheel cleaning
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Nice work, looking good!
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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nice
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Nice looking Mods Neighbor!!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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nicely done! your car looks great!!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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Looking good, like the 35% tint...
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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The black calipers look really good ! Great work !
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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very nice whats next?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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where's the 6 pack of beer?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Consumed immediately after the last lug-nut was torqued!
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