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Old 02-17-2011, 07:58 PM
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I decided to paint my own and I'll have to say it makes a huge difference. Should of came from the factory like this. Went with an Aero Blue and flat black in between. Let me know what u think....
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:08 PM
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I think it turned out real nice. It does give it a totally different look. Now I must think about it on Blaze red. Thanks for the pics.

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Old 02-17-2011, 08:14 PM
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They look very good.... I like the front windshield surround also..
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:19 PM
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James, my body shop who painted it was telling me they didnt think it was going to look good. After looking at Boilers and tired of the silver strake look I went for it. After it was painted and installed they couldnt believe how much of a difference it made. I personally think the only way for it to look right is if ur windshield surround and door pieces are painted the same.

Thanks Mike. Yeah, I got tired of the silver windshield surround. I dont think it looks right stock.
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:25 PM
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Great job looks good
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:41 PM
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Looks great.... My wife's SRT is also Aero-blue, we had the rims powder coated in gun metal now she wants to do all trim in gun metal. On my black Crossfire I have all the trim in chrome I personal like the black and chrome look..

I have to show her how yours came out before we do the trim.
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:51 PM
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Looks great.... My wife's SRT is also Aero-blue, we had the rims powder coated in gun metal now she wants to do all trim in gun metal. On my black Crossfire I have all the trim in chrome I personal like the black and chrome look..

I have to show her how yours came out before we do the trim.
Thanks I appreciate it. I'm looking for some black rims at the moment. I think it will complete the exterior of the car.
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:57 PM
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Looks good sbjunkie.
 
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I dislike the strakes, I have always thought the car would look better with that area filled in flush. I have always said that if I get a dent there they will be gone.
Has anyone ever done that?
Painted body color they look less obvious and thats a good thing.
 
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Looking Good....Squirrel Crusher
 
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I kinda like the 'monochromatic' paint theme on your XFire.
 
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Looks good!
Was it expensive to get the paint wory done?
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:38 PM
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Looks good!
Was it expensive to get the paint wory done?
Thanks guys for the comments.

One, I agree I'm not much of a fan with the strakes, but the silver was killing me. I wish they would of made functional vents.

MacLovin, my buddy owns a body shop he charged me $75 for both pieces.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SoftballJunnkie
Thanks guys for the comments.

One, I agree I'm not much of a fan with the strakes, but the silver was killing me. I wish they would of made functional vents.

MacLovin, my buddy owns a body shop he charged me $75 for both pieces.

Looks very smart, and agree they should colour coded everything at the factory, would have been cheaper to make that way in the first place,
 
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Looks very smart, and agree they should colour coded everything at the factory, would have been cheaper to make that way in the first place,
Just as Henry Ford said any color you want as long as it's silver. You cannot get cheaper than that.
 
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I dislike the strakes, I have always thought the car would look better with that area filled in flush. I have always said that if I get a dent there they will be gone.
Has anyone ever done that?
Chaz did on his beautiful Black SRT6 show winner. Looks real nice.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 10:11 PM
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Are those strakes hard to remove? I tried once but was scared if I kept pulling it would snap.
 
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That does look good!
 
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