The two holes use two standard clips... It's at the back end of the molding so it provides extra holding... In front they use a metal clip bolted from the back side... In the rear there's no access so they double up on the plastic clips..
Thanks. I thought it looked factory to me but wanted to verify. I contacted Year One about their packaged being two plastic clips short. Let's see what they say.The two holes use two standard clips... It's at the back end of the molding so it provides extra holding... In front they use a metal clip bolted from the back side... In the rear there's no access so they double up on the plastic clips..
Applied the ECS Automotive Concepts stencil to the VIN tag today.
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Another question for y'all.
The existing fenders were painted black around the headlights. I would like to know what other areas, if any, are painted black and how far that black paint extends on the fender.
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My plan is to use black undercoating for the underside of the fender and the outside will match the rest of the car. Just want a nice clean look to this black section as well.
Not really worried about it being factory original, just not wanting to have to do things twice.Are you worried about originality? On the assembly line they were painted freehand from below. I think I have a scan from the factory assembly manual, I will try to find it. My GTX didn’t get the blackout treatment because it’s a TX9 car, but seeing body color through the grille is one of my biggest pet peeves.
Delicious. A little love and it will be 3 miles deep.Freshly sprayed 3 coats of clear.
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Im sure they can straightened and buffed to like new, but it's guna take you a lot of time or $. Personally, I like that kind of work (not that im any good at it, mind you lol), so it wouldn't be a big deal to me.This car had some front end damage when I got it.
You can see in the picture below a number of things aren't right. The grille frame got pushed in and the lower chrome molding is dented up.
The center insert was cracked as well but I was able to repair that.
Checking on the cost of replacement chrome moldings but nobody seems to have them in stock. Next step is to remove the moldings and try to straighten and buff them so they shine again. Anyone had success with this approach?
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