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Dec 5, 2011 | 09:50 PM

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umichchris

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definitely true! when i went with gloss black for my internal pieces (pre-LCI) i decided to sand off the chrome with 1000 grit sand paper, prime then paint with gloss black...

this looks amazing so far!

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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

Doing gloss black for the first time made me realize that it's possibly improbable for me to do this entire mod in one day. The chrome parts that need to be painted with glossy paint does not play nice together at all, so prep is definitely necessary.

Anyhoo, you guys look forward to more pics tomorrow when they're installed back on the car.

Dec 5, 2011 | 09:56 PM

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Yessir. I would even go as far to recommend going even higher than 1000.

Alternatively though, compatible primer could be an easier way out

Dec 5, 2011 | 11:29 PM

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Looks good as always, Simon!!

Justin, you should've gone with quad projectors like Simon did!! Anyway, can't wait to see the changes you're gonna make!

Dec 6, 2011 | 01:02 AM

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If I only had the balls to cut my ligts open ....

Dec 6, 2011 | 08:57 AM

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If I only had the balls to cut my ligts open ....

ship it out to simon and you will be assured the rest will be taken care of

Dec 6, 2011 | 10:39 AM

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UPDATE:: special thanks to simon for coming out and re-installing the headlights back on and doing some coding

sorry guys car is really dirty coz it has been sitting at RANZ getting some body work done

now let's see these bad boys lit thru direct sunlight, better pics coming soon

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Dec 6, 2011 | 10:45 AM

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Can't wait to see what you have planned for the car.

Dec 6, 2011 | 11:11 AM

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umichchris

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hahaha! at this point you should just do the S85 retrofit mod as well

lookin good bro

Dec 6, 2011 | 12:05 PM

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Yeah, sorry guys, wasn't able to take better pics because there was a car parked right in front of Justin's, so couldn't get a whole frontal shot. But I am sure those are coming soon, once Justin picks up the car on Thursday!