My OBP RL
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It was a '95 It was very sad to see the car go when it was crashed last year, as it was my first car, and I did indeed have a lot of work into it! But all is well, I know have two great cars that took it's place
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Hard to believe I'm already coming up on 5 years since the Opti-Coat Pro install! Since I was quick approaching the estimated 5 year life of the product, I decided to work with my detailer of choice and re-coat the car. After careful consideration, I decided to go with Modesta BC-04, which is rated at 7+ years. Free shoutout to Jason and Greg and Chicago Auto Pros. I've been going to them since they opened up shop. Even though the car spends more time than I'd like in a garage, I still like it looking amazing for the times I do decide to drive it. And yes, I did switch my plates to Illinois finally The plate is not a troll
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Time flies, Herr Mod.
Looking great.
Looking great.
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Do you mind if I ask how much did the 7-year coat cost you?
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The base cost for the coating itself is 800$ plus whatever prep work is needed for the car. They have multiple "levels" as prep packages but if your car doesn't need that much work it becomes an hourly rate thing
It's not too late!
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It's not too late!
Thank you!
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Okay, thanks sir.
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Bump! It's crazy to think it's going to be 11 years in April since I've bought this car! She's still going strong! Recently got the wheels re-powdercoated and did the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs and valve adjustment. Also did all four wheel bearings and the front axles. The car is good to go for twice as many miles as it has now! Despite the other two vehicles I have, the recent repairs/maintenance should say she's not going anywhere anytime soon!!
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Next on my list, eventually, is try to do some paint correction and protection. Good work on your RL so far!
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100% worth doing ceramic coatings, they have so many options to fit any budget nowadays vs even 8 years ago when I first did it.
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Update: I found a set of what I believe to be rare satin Aspec wheels, brand new in box with center caps! Found them from a seller in Wisconsin and decided to make the trek to pick them up! With that being said, Ill have an extra set of Aspec 18's laying around at home that should be coming up for sale soon LOL
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Man you keep finding all the ultra gold items for the RL.
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I was wanting that rare color for the RL, never knew they made them for the RL since I always seen them for the TLs. Nice find! I couldn't custom powder coat my stock A specs so I just spent the extra to buy aftermarket wheels...
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How come your aspecs couldn’t be powder coated?
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Update: got lucky and got a 5zigen discontinued exhaust! Got lucky and found a listing on the Acura RL Facebook group within driving distance and the seller kindly agreed to meet me halfway for gas money! Super stoked!
I tried to install myself using my Quickjack but alas my exhaust bolts are frozen… So off to an exhaust shop she goes! Feeling super blessed that the seller was within driving distance and offered to meet me halfway!
I tried to install myself using my Quickjack but alas my exhaust bolts are frozen… So off to an exhaust shop she goes! Feeling super blessed that the seller was within driving distance and offered to meet me halfway!
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