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Old 05-21-2013, 10:11 AM
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Can't wait to see the pix...
 
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol
I'd like to see a round growler emblem on trunk instead of leaper. More traditional looking and better fits the car IMO.
Do you have an example of what you are referring to? Do you have a specific growler in mind?

Something unique and Jaguar might be interesting...

I really like the look of the modern leaper, but something unique is possible. It would have to be a *super* great look for my baby.
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rscultho
Do you have an example of what you are referring to? Do you have a specific growler in mind?

Something unique and Jaguar might be interesting...

I really like the look of the modern leaper, but something unique is possible. It would have to be a *super* great look for my baby.
Do you have the black or silver one in the front? Could be something like this:



 
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The 2nd one (all chrome) with the background/middle in black would be pretty slick.

But I see it's from the grille of an S-Type so it's not flat...?
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol
Do you have the black or silver one in the front? Could be something like this:



Yea, I have the silver/chrome emblem in the middle of the front grill...

I will have to think about this. Those are interesting, but are not quite unique...but I understand there are not a lot of choices when it comes to growlers.
 
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Rodney,

I think leaving the original XK and R emblems and chrome Leaper will look great with your custom painted wheels. However, the lock cylinder on the rear stands out like a sore thumb. I think the rear end would look better if you blacked out that lock cylinder so it would be less noticeable. Ultimate Black, of course.

Here's a rear end that needs no improvement!





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I really like quoting this response...

I took care of the lock cylinder with my Ultimate Black touch-up paint. It actually turned out really good. I am waiting a couple days and will hit it with the clear coating.
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 10:36 AM
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Back wheels are done...here's the result

Interestingly, a guy at the shop that's painting these things said he saw these on a Cadillac...he swears that they were the same as these wheels.

I told him they must have gotten them off another Jag...

They painted the barrels black too...the angle of my phone makes the silver lip look uneven in width
 
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Rims look great! Well done. They make your Jag look unique and not murdered.
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DGL
Rims look great! Well done. They make your Jag look unique and not murdered.
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Originally Posted by rscultho
I really like quoting this response...

I took care of the lock cylinder with my Ultimate Black touch-up paint. It actually turned out really good. I am waiting a couple days and will hit it with the clear coating.
Let's see before and after pix when finished.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Stuart S
Let's see before and after pix when finished.
Back at you...

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Those wheels look crazy! Great job and unique styling.
 
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Here's the full look...
 
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Rodney,

The thumbnail, even when enlarged, doesn't do the wheels justice. It's too small; you can't see the wheel details as you can when you enlarge the thumbnail in your post #27. When painted, the wheel has great contrast and dimension and ties in to the body color - a great look in my opinion. It's what the factory should have done. Nice job!

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I wrapped my silver window trim with matte black vynl and to me your car would look unreal if you did that. Of course to each there own but it makes the lines flow more for me and it made a huge difference I can't real explain. Great job on the wheels I wish the Nevis fit the 08 xkr s
 
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Originally Posted by rscultho
Back wheels are done...here's the result

Interestingly, a guy at the shop that's painting these things said he saw these on a Cadillac...he swears that they were the same as these wheels.

I told him they must have gotten them off another Jag...

They painted the barrels black too...the angle of my phone makes the silver lip look uneven in width
cool the tire seems reduce in height, this way...it look more flat again...
 
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Old 05-25-2013, 10:16 AM
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Looks soooooooooooooooooo... good! Thanks for great pictures.
 
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Kind of reminds me of those old American Racing brand wheels where various parts of the inside of the wheel is painted black. IMHO I have personally never liked that look. And I am with you in trying to find ways to improve the Nevis.

I think it may look better if the whole wheel were black but the small silver lip you have left. Or perhaps the entire wheel matte black. Matte shows of the contours whereas shiny hides the detail as the light reflects.

Perhaps photoshop if you colored everything but the lip? Also, you might photoshop a drop. It looks like she is ready for lift off or about to lift off or compete against Grave Digger ;-) These cars look so nasty lowered.
 

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