Car is getting a facelift

Sniz · 02-14-2008, 07:18 PM

My car is at the bodyshop right now getting a front aero lip painted/installed, getting the front license plate screw holes filled, having 328 black lower mesh installed, and having the kidney grills custom painted.

The only thing really up for discussion is the kidney grills. What i'm getting done is the outter rings of the kidney grills are being etched and then painted Montego Blue to match the body. The vertical slats are being scuffed to look like brushed aluminum.

Do you all think I should have the vertical slats painted black to match the lower grills instead of having them brushed?

here is a photoshop I created off of another users car w/ the exact mods I have (I added the wheels and the lower black mesh). Only difference is my car has the light beige interior.

What do you think?

Most recent shot of mine in bad lighting for front end comparison....before rear spacers. I think I may be putting on 10mm spacers in the front.

Raja Ventureshield · 02-14-2008, 08:54 PM

MAN your car is looking sweet.

Sniz · 02-14-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

MAN your car is looking sweet.

Thanks man, I'll let you know about the clearbra once I get it back and get about 15 rockchips fixed......f'n dumptrucks.

bavarian19 · 02-14-2008, 09:18 PM

I like the look... A lot!!!

FrankoQ · 02-15-2008, 06:20 AM

Very nice!

pseto · 02-15-2008, 06:20 AM

i'm jealous

Raja Ventureshield · 02-15-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

i'm jealous

and i am jealous of all those with 335i e92

Sniz · 02-15-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

and i am jealous of all those with 335i e92

I can help you there. i'll trade you for your 911 straight up. you can now have the car of your dreams!

I really am a nice guy

Sniz · 02-15-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

i'm jealous

we'll get you that front lip asap.....i'll let you know the pricing on the front lip paint today I hope.

Colton · 02-15-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

My car is at the bodyshop right now getting a front aero lip painted/installed, getting the front license plate screw holes filled, having 328 black lower mesh installed, and having the kidney grills custom painted.

The only thing really up for discussion is the kidney grills. What i'm getting done is the outter rings of the kidney grills are being etched and then painted Montego Blue to match the body. The vertical slats are being scuffed to look like brushed aluminum.

Do you all think I should have the vertical slats painted black to match the lower grills instead of having them brushed?

here is a photoshop I created off of another users car w/ the exact mods I have (I added the wheels and the lower black mesh). Only difference is my car has the light beige interior.

What do you think?

Looks great! I think I would go with the vertical slats being painted black to match, I think that will look smoother, especially since the outer rings are matching your car's color. It's going to look great!

Colton · 02-15-2008, 09:34 AM

BTW what bodyshop are you using?

Sniz · 02-15-2008, 09:57 AM

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BTW what bodyshop are you using?

A family friend is the manager at O'Donnell Honda's Collision Center, he's always taken care of my custom paint work. Not really a bodyshop that is open to the public.

If I need real bodyshop work done (accident) I go to Mullinix in Ellicott City on Rt. 40. they do great work.

Spool · 02-15-2008, 10:02 AM

That would look great man, however i'd keep the kidney grills all black, show some contrast to the front of the car. The vertical slats you can't really see much if the outer part of the kidney grills is painted MB.

Spool · 02-15-2008, 01:39 PM

Ur PM box is full, trying to send u a PM about DP and CAI

tman · 02-18-2008, 04:49 PM

Tres Hot!!!!

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