My 00' XJR Refresh
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I did the drivers side yesterday, as well as around the windshield and rear window... but the front and back just did not want to cooperate with me, I know for sure I want those permanently black... but the side trim i'm not so sure of yet... I think it's because of the plastidip... it's not really up to my standard of fit and finish... good thing it peels off... but up close it's not doing it for me... I may try a glossy black wrap next... that I know I can make look OEM... just don't want anything permanent just yet.
I like the chrome bits on the rest of the car actually, I do have something in mind for the headlights but that's down the road when I get bored
I'm not really a fan of tint... I just like clear clean windows.
I like the chrome bits on the rest of the car actually, I do have something in mind for the headlights but that's down the road when I get bored
I'm not really a fan of tint... I just like clear clean windows.
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Pick on edge, steam, pull, repeat...then use a cutting compound to remove any glue, or tar and glue remover, job done.
Johnson tint is the best to use.
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Are the side windows lightly tinted from the factory?
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Couldn't wait any longer.. black wheel had to go in for now... still need a knob.. thinking about the one that looks like the 100 but with black stitching.. anyone have that part number?
Next.. before spending 100 plus on the emblems.... i decided on a test to see what they look like black... I've also had the idea to do the red around the tails to black like the newer models... plastidip can save you money before you decide fully!
Still gotta clean the wax outta there from previous detailer...
With all that said i will probably everything done in gloss black as well.. i think it will look better/newer.
Next.. before spending 100 plus on the emblems.... i decided on a test to see what they look like black... I've also had the idea to do the red around the tails to black like the newer models... plastidip can save you money before you decide fully!
Still gotta clean the wax outta there from previous detailer...
With all that said i will probably everything done in gloss black as well.. i think it will look better/newer.
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Bro the bulbs in the tails dont bother me half as much as that yellow shift knob! I have been looking for a meaty leather wrapped one for you. Would you consider the shift knob from a STR?? I had a 03STR that would look great in your car. Black Stitched with the R-red/green/silver emblem. It would look incredible and compliment the sweet carbon fibre look IMO.
How much did the rims and tires set you back?
thanks
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That's $180 into another mod man! haha... I'm just going to paint them no one will notice... it looked like it was going to rain yesterday so I didn't touch it... I love to use this stuff body shops use... it's called Honda Black... it lays down perfect outta the cans and gives a perfect matte black look... Don't mind the wrinkle that was for my 7's trim
Yea the shift knob is gotta go haha... do you have a picture of the one you have? are they all compatible? Wish I could find this with black stitching... I may just get the red stitching 100 knob and still have my steering wheel refinished to match. but black is the easy way out haha.
Yea the shift knob is gotta go haha... do you have a picture of the one you have? are they all compatible? Wish I could find this with black stitching... I may just get the red stitching 100 knob and still have my steering wheel refinished to match. but black is the easy way out haha.
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Do you know if I have to get the R bolt on the bottom or does it come with it?
Thank you for that info!
Pulled some hubs at the local yard today, the drivers side tie rod end won't budge out of the hole and I didn't have a big enough hammer... ill have to go back for it but I did get the whole passenger side, had to take off the lower control arm with it as the ball joint wouldn't pop out... thinking about using it to press in some new bushings anyway.
Thank you for that info!
Pulled some hubs at the local yard today, the drivers side tie rod end won't budge out of the hole and I didn't have a big enough hammer... ill have to go back for it but I did get the whole passenger side, had to take off the lower control arm with it as the ball joint wouldn't pop out... thinking about using it to press in some new bushings anyway.
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That's $180 into another mod man! haha... I'm just going to paint them no one will notice... it looked like it was going to rain yesterday so I didn't touch it... I love to use this stuff body shops use... it's called Honda Black... it lays down perfect outta the cans and gives a perfect matte black look... Don't mind the wrinkle that was for my 7's trim
Yea the shift knob is gotta go haha... do you have a picture of the one you have? are they all compatible? Wish I could find this with black stitching... I may just get the red stitching 100 knob and still have my steering wheel refinished to match. but black is the easy way out haha.
Yea the shift knob is gotta go haha... do you have a picture of the one you have? are they all compatible? Wish I could find this with black stitching... I may just get the red stitching 100 knob and still have my steering wheel refinished to match. but black is the easy way out haha.
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