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V
07-05-2010, 11:39 AM
You'd really expect any less from me? haha

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/CTS-V/0629101435-00.jpg
NastyEllEssWon
07-05-2010, 12:26 PM
lol what?
V
07-05-2010, 01:38 PM
..i figure ill let everyone wonder for a good minute... ;-)
The Fixer
07-05-2010, 01:55 PM
Um, what happened to the clearcoat on the bumper?
V
07-05-2010, 02:04 PM
i did the mirrors too....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/CTS-V/0629101436-02.jpg


haha
Z28 Heritage
07-05-2010, 02:17 PM
I have no idea!
madness410
07-05-2010, 02:22 PM
cts-v bumper swap like you described in one of your previous posts?
V
07-05-2010, 02:25 PM
cts-v bumper swap like you described in one of your previous posts?

nope, its already a CTS-V, and thats the bumper thats been on it since i got it.


this is fun, lol.




and to further blow everyones mind... my SS currently(as in the last time i really touched it, stripe and spoiler are off)...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/Camaro%20SS/0625101744-00.jpg
Blacdout96
07-05-2010, 02:34 PM
Its back to US spec!!!

btw, why matte the front bumpre, future plans or is that the final result?
spina74
07-05-2010, 02:35 PM
red stripe is back on?
V
07-05-2010, 02:36 PM
btw, why matte the front bumpre, future plans or is that the final result?


its only matte about every 2-3 weeks..
V
07-05-2010, 02:37 PM
red stripe is back on?

nah its a pic right before i pulled the stripe off.
the export tails and bumper are off the SS. And the hatch is coming off thursday.
LS1ow
07-05-2010, 02:54 PM
some sort of cleaning product that hazes it?
deadtrend1
07-05-2010, 03:51 PM
wax on and no wax off?
V
07-05-2010, 04:04 PM
nope, not a wax, nor a cleaning product


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/CTS-V/0629101435-03.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/CTS-V/0629101351-00.jpg
Blackbirdws6
07-05-2010, 04:06 PM
Clear bra...
V
07-05-2010, 04:08 PM
Clear bra...

dupli-color clear temporary spray on bra to be exact lol

Dupli-color Shield.

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/300/318/318-shield.jpg


For when i drive the 5 hours from NY to NJ, or back, the bugs are horrible and really beat up the front bumper.
With this spray on protection, it takes the brunt of the abuse and then just easily washes off.
I spray it on before the trip and remove it once i get to my destination.
maroman88
07-05-2010, 04:09 PM
my clear bra didnt look like that during install
btownws6
07-05-2010, 04:13 PM
actually kinda like it like that haha
Z28 Heritage
07-05-2010, 04:16 PM
1. Why is there a bunch of stuff on that Vette?
2. The V looks really really good.
3. You never told me on the feel of it. Top gear said it felt cheap does it?
V
07-05-2010, 04:35 PM
1. Why is there a bunch of stuff on that Vette?
2. The V looks really really good.
3. You never told me on the feel of it. Top gear said it felt cheap does it?

1. The vette is/was an old project which is slowly getting parted out
2. Thank you, I just need to do clears up front.
3. It is still the 1st gen CTS, which isn't a "high-end" car but definitely feels good and a blast to drive. Better than my old 95 STS.
Z28 Heritage
07-05-2010, 04:40 PM
1. The vette is/was an old project which is slowly getting parted out
2. Thank you, I just need to do clears up front.
3. It is still the 1st gen CTS, which isn't a "high-end" car but definitely feels good and a blast to drive. Better than my old 95 STS.Thanks for replying man! Also thats a bad azz idea of switching the front ends. Good luck!
V
07-05-2010, 04:42 PM
Heres with the new HID fogs installed...


...and I will be trying to buy the Jag s-type to the left in the pic...lol

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/CTS-V/0610101728-00.jpg



Also if you look closely... you can see the mess of bugs plastered on the front of the car, prior to now using the duplicolor product...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/CTS-V/0610101728-02.jpg
sweetbmxrider
07-05-2010, 05:36 PM
you should make racing stripes and flames and stuff
V
07-05-2010, 05:39 PM
you should make racing stripes and flames and stuff


they make the paint in flat black as well... one day i will do the whole car... :-D
LS1ow
07-05-2010, 06:36 PM
wait so you spray it on and then just wash it off? and you do this every time you drive to work?
The Fixer
07-05-2010, 06:52 PM
Wow, that's pretty awesome, I didn't even know there was such a product! Great idea!
V
07-05-2010, 07:29 PM
wait so you spray it on and then just wash it off? and you do this every time you drive to work?


yes.. in a sense... considering my work is 26 miles from the Canadian border. I only come back to NJ maybe twice a month if that. Other than that i live in upstate NY. When i make the 325mile trip back to NJ(or back up to NY) i use this stuff.
T69SS
07-05-2010, 08:47 PM
Seems like the perfect stuff for your situation. I have never even seen it before
BonzoHansen
07-05-2010, 08:52 PM
It looks like a run down POS with the flat stuff. you should just get real clear bra on it.
V
07-05-2010, 08:59 PM
if my front bumper was perfect, or even close, i would, but not for the $185 price tag, not now.

personally i dont care how it looks during that drive, as long as it does its job
maroman88
07-05-2010, 10:50 PM
i dont think i paid nearly that much for my clear bra... found the receipt... it was $131 shipped for the front bumper kit, i didnt get the hood or headlight pieces tho, so maybe for a bigger car itd cost more
LS1ow
07-06-2010, 04:05 AM
yes.. in a sense... considering my work is 26 miles from the Canadian border. I only come back to NJ maybe twice a month if that. Other than that i live in upstate NY. When i make the 325mile trip back to NJ(or back up to NY) i use this stuff.

ohh lol i thought you did it every day! i was gunna say :confused: