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Old 01-20-2009, 12:13 PM
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Well, on the other hand I was thinking of doing the opposite and change my black trim to chrome. Hmmm decisions, decisions.
If I would have known that before, we could have traded!! Well, if mine doesn't hold up, then maybe I can still take yours off your hands for you
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Old 01-20-2009, 12:13 PM
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Sure did. Spent about 1-2 hrs scuffing up the trim with 180 grit paper, and I used self etching primer. 4 coats. We'll see how it holds up.

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Hey Tam - what exhaust tips do you have on your X??

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Looks great! Glad to also read you took the time to do it the right way!
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Hey Tam - what exhaust tips do you have on your X??

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SEBRING TUNING x pipe
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Well, on the other hand I was thinking of doing the opposite and change my black trim to chrome. Hmmm decisions, decisions.
just say no to chrome...!
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I was just interested in the chrome tips - is that where you got them??
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I was just interested in the chrome tips - is that where you got them??
They have just the tips too.. . I ordered mine through my local exhaust/muffler shop, you can do the same
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Excellent. Glad my DIY helped someone out.
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