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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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it doesnt look as good as the original color of the trim but i just cant stand that some part of the trim specially the one with the volume button paint is chipping off

it has just a little to it but tried the nail polish remover if it can do the trick heres some pics tell me what you guys think

before, (it wasn't this worse i already tried a little bit)
center trim panel paint chipping off-img_3065.jpgcenter trim panel paint chipping off-img_3066.jpg

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center trim panel paint chipping off-img_3067.jpgcenter trim panel paint chipping off-img_3068.jpg


i was doin my cf wrap so im still thinking of just let it look like this or just wrap it also with cf
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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Won't be easy to wrap it...
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BALASUBAS' post='983065' date='Aug 20 2009, 03:59 AM
it doesnt look as good as the original color of the trim but i just cant stand that some part of the trim specially the one with the volume button paint is chipping off

it has just a little to it but tried the nail polish remover if it can do the trick heres some pics tell me what you guys think

before, (it wasn't this worse i already tried a little bit)
Attachment 87663Attachment 87664

after:
Attachment 87665Attachment 87666


i was doin my cf wrap so im still thinking of just let it look like this or just wrap it also with cf
Nice idea. But you'll get a new one for around 25? from your local dealer. I think its worth it.

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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oOo lemon scented
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by borisnewn' post='983185' date='Aug 20 2009, 10:14 AM
oOo lemon scented
Smell nice and refresh too. Great.

OP - that's a good idea. I'd wrap it in CF.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by borisnewn' post='983185' date='Aug 20 2009, 07:14 AM
oOo lemon scented
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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i have some extra black carbon fiber left if you want to use some.... could be a nice contrast... too much titanium could look bad imo. otherwise leave it.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='984310' date='Aug 21 2009, 04:17 AM
i have some extra black carbon fiber left if you want to use some.... could be a nice contrast... too much titanium could look bad imo. otherwise leave it.
hmm methinks this good idea could be
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='984310' date='Aug 21 2009, 01:17 AM
i have some extra black carbon fiber left if you want to use some.... could be a nice contrast... too much titanium could look bad imo. otherwise leave it.
thats nice of you mhanng!! i'll keep that in mind i too have some titanuim left if you want hehe
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Why dont you just retouch it with soft rubber paint that i researched for you. Don't just do a half done job. I just don't recommend spraying the whole car

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/sof.../softtouch.htm




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