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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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very nice. looks likes AM. what color?

how about the rear piece above the plate?
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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very nice. looks likes AM. what color?

how about the rear piece above the plate?
thanks. a light gunmetal. Only did the front for now. I will do the back this weekend.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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uhmm dude. i dont mean to critisize but i think you need to get at LEAST 2 more thick coats on there. BTW i am a professional body work & paint guy.

IDK, maybe thats the look your tryin to get? and uneven look? like the euro rat style????
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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looks to be mismatched in a few areas. definitely need a few more coats
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Not really feelin' it, to be honest. I like it either stock or matched black.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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"professional body and paint 'guy' " lol i like that.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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howd u take everything off ? DIY haha i was thinkin of layin parts in black vinyl so if i do wanna change my mind, i can peel it off haha
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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How do you take off the trim?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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4 nuts on inside of hood under plastic plugs.

take off bumper
bottom strip held on with 3 screws (i think 3) and push clips

grille peice held on with 8mm(i think) bolts

and its pretty much that simple.

check the garage for a diy on bumper removal,i believe there is one.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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I like it.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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looks nice!
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmitr22
howd u take everything off ? DIY haha i was thinkin of layin parts in black vinyl so if i do wanna change my mind, i can peel it off haha
where to get black vinyl?

I know there is black out tape at Autozone/checkers, but the tape isn't that wide.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by deltaboxxx
4 nuts on inside of hood under plastic plugs.

take off bumper
bottom strip held on with 3 screws (i think 3) and push clips

grille peice held on with 8mm(i think) bolts

and its pretty much that simple.

check the garage for a diy on bumper removal,i believe there is one.
I didnt take out my front bumper cuz i had small hands to reach all the screws.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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howd u take everything off ? DIY haha i was thinkin of layin parts in black vinyl so if i do wanna change my mind, i can peel it off haha


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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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where to get black vinyl?

I know there is black out tape at Autozone/checkers, but the tape isn't that wide.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/carart.html

http://www.duplicolor.com/training/carart_training.html
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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I have oven mitts for hands.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
where to get black vinyl?

I know there is black out tape at Autozone/checkers, but the tape isn't that wide.
Decal Zone You can order ANYTHING!...
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Looks good. I don't think I would do it on my car...but I can honestly say I like how it looks. Maybe a couple more coats would make it look even better?
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Yeah hate to critisize but take a look in bright sunlight. It looks to be uneven. You'll need more coats. The other problem with doing it with your own spraypaint is that it will easily chip away being that it's on the front end. It's always a good idea to have a bodyshop do this IMO. Mine came out like it was painted in the factory like that.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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sorry for the off topic...
is the center piece with the acura logo on it the same size for all models from 2004-2008 including type-s??

that's part #6 on the diagram....
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by lights
sorry for the off topic...
is the center piece with the acura logo on it the same size for all models from 2004-2008 including type-s??

that's part #6 on the diagram....
It should be all the same size.
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