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Old Jan 5, 2009
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My Gf finally got her Christmas present from me

Been working on it for about a week or so, she wanted her side mouldings painted and it kinda got out of hand...

Before(she takes lousy pics):








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She fell in love with it! I was hoping she would since it is kinda permanent. I had my paint supplier make a custom color for this. It started out as an anthracite metallic, he added some bronze metallic to it and a couple other things. Once it gets cleaned up some, and she makes up her mind on some wheels, I will post more pics.
 

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Looks sharp. Nice work nick.
 
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DAMN NICK!!!


wanna do a set of tails for me buddddy??
 
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damn i would so rock that
 
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nice!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
DAMN NICK!!!


wanna do a set of tails for me buddddy??
I sure will. I usually charge 50 bucks per set of tails. The more lenses you send, the better discount you get. I use automotive clear(2 coats) that will not fade or haze over time. You can wax them just like your truck. With any type of paint work, I offer a minimum of a 1 year warranty against fade or peeling.
 
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What paint did you use on the tails? They came out awesome!
 
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Originally Posted by NicksterSVT
I sure will. I usually charge 50 bucks per set of tails. The more lenses you send, the better discount you get. I use automotive clear(2 coats) that will not fade or haze over time. You can wax them just like your truck. With any type of paint work, I offer a minimum of a 1 year warranty against fade or peeling.
Would you also match third brake lights?
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
Would you also match third brake lights?
I sure will. Almost any lens can be done, some headlights and rarely some tails dont like niteshade, it cracks when you spray it on(havent figured out the remedy for it yet) and looks like crap.
 
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hmmm...you might be hearing from me soon...


/end partial hack. lol.
 
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want to paint my truck like that but in camo?
 
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i might be sending you some tails Nick! ...


dang now need to find 01-03 LOL
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009
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wow that looks great! super clean
 
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wow nick that looks awesome!
 
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That my friend, is friggin sweet!
 
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Awesome Nick, Killer paint combo.
 
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so if im the girl in the relationship....wanna hook up?

id love for some paint work like that

but on a serious note, that looks awsome man. shes lucky
 
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That came out awesome!
 
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looks great Nick!



Originally Posted by NicksterSVT
(she takes lousy pics):
I am going to tell her that!


Also I have the tails that Nick painted for me for over 2 years, still look brand new!
 
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looks awesome man!!!



gotta love sport tracs
 
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You do some great work.
 
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Originally Posted by rstangboi
so if im the girl in the relationship....wanna hook up?

id love for some paint work like that

but on a serious note, that looks awsome man. shes lucky
FREAK!!! JK!
 
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Sweet. Im in love with that color on the hood and grille. looks good
 
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i bet shes loving it man!

looks great
 
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dang, that looks good man. good present
 
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