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should I (paint my new DSR eyelids)?

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Old 07-28-05, 06:01 PM
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hey wussup i just received my dsr eyelids today. I woke up this evening n my folks were like did u order something from toyota. i'm like yea i did hahahaha. anyways I can't decide weather i should paint them or just slap them on. They are black n my car is black. So what do u guys think?
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Paint would look better on it
Old 07-28-05, 06:19 PM
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Yea i would think so to after looking at them. anyways i have another question. i'm in the huntington beach area ( so cal) and my friend was wondering about a good paint shop. He has a 1st gen gs n was looking to get it painted and in the meantime i will probably have my eyelids painted at the same time. So can anyone recommend a place.
Old 07-28-05, 07:30 PM
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definitely get it painted.
Old 07-28-05, 09:43 PM
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definitely paint, that's not even a choice man
Old 07-28-05, 10:07 PM
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okay okay hahahahha i know what was i thinking. anyways i'm no painting expert so if i was to paint it myself is it better to primer it first or just paint it than finish it off with a clear coat. sorry for all the stupid questions.
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always wet sand to make sure it's all smooth, then primer, then paint, and then clear coat

but if you have never done it before, maybe a better idea to have shop does it?
Old 07-28-05, 10:31 PM
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definatelt paint them, so it has the same glossy finish..congrats by the way.
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don't be lazy dude, paint it!
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Old 07-29-05, 10:28 AM
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Paint it...it will definitely match better.

Post up pics when done.

Pete
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paint these! Otherwise the colors won't match.
Old 07-29-05, 10:52 AM
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Paint them. And depending on the condition of your hood, bumper, etc. you may want to get those color sanded or at least a good wax/polish because the new paint and glossiness of the eyelids might not match up with the rest. I had that problem.
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ditto...nuff said
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paint it, really it shouldnt even be an option


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