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So my vehicle was hit in a parking lot and , shockingly , they did not leave a note or stick around . Took it to the bodyshop and had it fixed and went ahead and did a few extra things while it was there . Looks way better in person and I like the all white , cleaner look . I will be switching the wheels but here it is for now............

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The exhaust tips look sweet. Where are those from?
 

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The guys that did the x-pipe and muffler delete also installed the tips . They are stainless and super dirty . Thinking about possibly powder coating them satin black .
 

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Not a fan of the painted trim myself. We have a Star White also and admittedly I was waiting for someone to take the plunge so I could see what the transformation would look like. I like the profile but prefer the contrast on front/rear. To each their own as always. I also like the tips! Tell us more about the hood louvers...


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Hood louvers are from a '13-'14 Mustang . Small cut and then stick on for now . Will be switching to the look of the Trackhawk after a while . Just juggling the thought of whether I want the heat extractor hood with or without the ram air .
 

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SwagSolo said:
Not a fan of the painted trim myself. We have a Star White also and admittedly I was waiting for someone to take the plunge so I could see what the transformation would look like. I like the profile but prefer the contrast on front/rear. To each their own as always. I also like the tips! Tell us more about the hood louvers...

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I’m liking your existing wheels. Looks good on there! I am curious on how the paint will hold up on the trim. Even at 4000 miles I have a little rash on mine
 

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I’m liking your existing wheels. Looks good on there! I am curious on how the paint will hold up on the trim. Even at 4000 miles I have a little rash on mine
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I love my wheels also but I want to change the look now that it's painted . That and the fact that numerous people are going to this similar style on wheels . Good news for someone is that I am going to go to a 22x10.5 so this whole set will be available for sale soon . I am going to make someone a great deal !

As far as the trim goes , it can be repainted if it starts getting ugly .
 

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I love the white painted trim.. gives the vehicle a more upscale look and sets it apart from every other SUV with black plastic trim around the wheel wells.
 

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Looks incredible... Love every aspect of the body molding.
 

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BAD430BENZ said:
So my vehicle was hit in a parking lot and , shockingly , they did not leave a note or stick around . Took it to the bodyshop and had it fixed and went ahead and did a few extra things while it was there . Looks way better in person and I like the all white , cleaner look . I will be switching the wheels but here it is for now............

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How much would you say it would cost just to have the black painted body color? Body shops in Boca Raton are way overpriced just trying to get a feel for it.
 

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Blackssr said:
I love the white painted trim.. gives the vehicle a more upscale look and sets it apart from every other SUV with black plastic trim around the wheel wells.
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Looks incredible... Love every aspect of the body molding.
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Thank you very much !

I thought the same thing about the painted trim looking more refined .
 

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Blackssr said:
How much would you say it would cost just to have the black painted body color? Body shops in Boca Raton are way overpriced just trying to get a feel for it.
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Probably cheaper to ship the vehicle to me in El Paso and have it done and shipped back to you....lol

I got 2 quotes ( 1 from my friends bodyshop and the other was from a random baodyshop ) and they both came in at $600.00 .
 

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BAD430BENZ said:
Probably cheaper to ship the vehicle to me in El Paso and have it done and shipped back to you....lol

I got 2 quotes ( 1 from my friends bodyshop and the other was from a random baodyshop ) and they both came in at $600.00 .
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Wow! That’s a lot cheaper than I’m getting quotes to get the roof wrapped
 

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BAD430BENZ said:
Probably cheaper to ship the vehicle to me in El Paso and have it done and shipped back to you....lol

I got 2 quotes ( 1 from my friends bodyshop and the other was from a random baodyshop ) and they both came in at $600.00 .
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Where do I sign up my friend I'm smiling from ear to ear.. it looks incredible kudos to you
 

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Wow! That’s a lot cheaper than I’m getting quotes to get the roof wrapped
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What's the cost to wrap the whole vehicle ?
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Where do I sign up my friend I'm smiling from ear to ear.. it looks incredible kudos to you
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Thank you ! You take care of all costs and I will take care of your vehicle for you (y)
 

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What's the cost to wrap the whole vehicle ?

Thank you ! You take care of all costs and I will take care of your vehicle for you (y)
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I haven’t priced the whole thing but I’ve been getting $1,000 to $1,800 for just the roof
 

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I haven’t priced the whole thing but I’ve been getting $1,000 to $1,800 for just the roof
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They get five grand down here to wrap the entire car.
 

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I haven’t priced the whole thing but I’ve been getting $1,000 to $1,800 for just the roof
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My friend's bodyshop does it all . He handles all the bodyshop side and his wife handles all the wraps . She even does the wraps herself . I was quoted around $2300.00 to wrap the whole ST .
 

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