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Old 04-20-2004, 10:53 AM
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Front view with painted inserts:


Corner shot with painted inserts and painted calipers & brackets:


Let me know what you think. These were just quick photoshops (using Jasc Paintshop Pro).

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i'd say go silver over the red...at least for the grill.........red calipers can look good
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That'* exactly what I was thinking. The red grill just doesn't look right.
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Yea, Silver all the way.
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Here'* a front shot with light grey/silver inserts.

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Kinda looks like the nose is bleeding

Silver or stock black
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These are just ideas. Something to make it stand out alittle more.
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Red aint to bad. Maybe a darker red for the grille.
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For direct contrast on an early bonnie...

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into...



But then you gotta clear the corners....



and get rid of the ugly PVC ends in your bumper...



And then fill in the bottom (soon!)
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How about Silver Grill(Red Neon Lit) and red calipers?


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