Few New Pictures of NEW Mods Today
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Quik LS
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chrome paint - used in the right places it looks good!
StinkinLinkinLS01
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Pics of exhaust and rim suggestion.
Here are a couple LS pics...I got the 40 series exhaust kit installed. As you can probably see the left (driver's side) muffler hangs down more AND it sticks out more.
I think the tips stick out too much period. I have an appt. today (Saturday) at noon to have the tips adjusted. I'll probably have them shortened and lifted up more. I will definitely have to cut the plastic rear valance up to the bumper; I may even shave a little bit of the actual bumper pending how it looks. I want them to look as if the car came with them stock. Worst comes to worst I will just change tips or put turn downs back on.
Here are a couple LS pics...I got the 40 series exhaust kit installed. As you can probably see the left (driver's side) muffler hangs down more AND it sticks out more.
I think the tips stick out too much period. I have an appt. today (Saturday) at noon to have the tips adjusted. I'll probably have them shortened and lifted up more. I will definitely have to cut the plastic rear valance up to the bumper; I may even shave a little bit of the actual bumper pending how it looks. I want them to look as if the car came with them stock. Worst comes to worst I will just change tips or put turn downs back on.
StinkinLinkinLS01
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By the way Rollin, props on the whip. That looks sick, I really like what you did with the engine cover!
StinkinLinkinLS01
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How much did that cost?
LikeNew02
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looks very good! the color of your car, the rims, and the tint go together well
Quik LS
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RollinLS said:
sorry - I should have been more specific - 'vacumm metalizing' - very new technology - they can basically paint anything chrome now.
"The process of chrome plating over plastic is actually a process called vacuum metalizing and it is different than electroplating or chrome plating. Vacuum metallizing is process used to make flash light reflectors and automotive lighting shine like chrome.
Vacuum metallizing is the process of evaporating aluminum in a vacuum chamber forming an aluminum cloud which than condenses back on and bonds to the plastic to form a uniform layer, which shines like chrome. After the metalizing takes place there is a protective topcoat applied similar to the ones used in the automotive industry. You can also add dyes to the topcoat to achieve bright chrome colors and different shades of gold, bronze, copper, and gunmetal.
You can vacuum metalize many materials including plastic, metal, glass, fiberglass, and more. There are many different applications for vacuum metallizing including; automotive and motor sport accessories, sporting goods, toys, automotive interior, novelty items, display items, decorative fixtures, cosmetic closures, ...etc. "