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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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for some reason i got the idea that it might look good to paint the chrome on my front grille body color. heres a pic of what it looks like now:
what do you think??? ill try and get the guys at the chop shop to help.

more pics here.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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NO! [sm=badidea.gif][sm=boosign.gif][sm=chairshot.gif][sm=forgetit.gif]

What are you thinking?
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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no good? okay nevermind then haha.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I like the contrast of the chrome personally.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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LOL i painted my chrome pony black and it looks good! Then of course my front is all smoked/ blackout. I just cleaned it then layed the base 3 times then waited then clear coated. Looks sweet and has not chipped yet.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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chop chop!
I say go for it.....eeeeeeveryone has chome, and if you don't like, it go back to chome later! just my 2
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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yeah it will be unique. this is where i got the idea from. i dont know mabye my mind just associated the fog lights and then it clicked or something.
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Worth a try as long as its not mine.
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