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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Woodson,Oct 4 2004, 12:31 PM
That's not really the point. Most people don't want something that looks bad on their car. If they were free I wouldn't order them.
Consider them 4 ft. keyhole plugs, from > 4ft they look awesome, < 4ft. they look O.K.
Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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S2k Dude I not really sure what you were expecting for $25 but as for the color match, its a 3 stage paint which makes it one of the hardest color to match on the s2000 and if you look closely at your car you will see that from the factory the car is different colors (bumpers don't match the doors etc.) This is because of the bumpers not being painted with the cars and also metal and plastic have a different effect when painted! Now the other problem is the amount of paint, these items are very small and yet we have to but a 3 stage paint on these. This is NOT easy because if you but to much on then they will chip and/or will not fit. You know even if you buy a painted item from honda it still will not be a perfect match. If your not happy send them back you will resive a full refund. I'm not trying to screw anyone here, this is something I though was great, cheap and adds just little touch to our cars.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Got mine in less than two weeks. They look great, but the trunk fit is a little loose. So ...

What's the secret for getting a perfect fit in the trunk? Other posters have mentioned "shaving it down", but what does that mean exactly?

Thanks.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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You guys are so damn picky..... $20 is not alot of money. I'm very anal rententive about how my car looks and for having her over 4.5 years now I think she looks pretty damn good. I get compliments all the time on her paint

The NFR was off too but it was a smooth finish on mine for sure. after a week of having them in you start to not even notice the color difference..

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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by UNC04SuzukaBlue,Oct 5 2004, 08:08 AM
Got mine in less than two weeks. They look great, but the trunk fit is a little loose. So ...

What's the secret for getting a perfect fit in the trunk? Other posters have mentioned "shaving it down", but what does that mean exactly?

Thanks.
Cut off the little bumps flush with the backside of the plug. Use a fresh razor blade and BE CAREFUL.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetj,Oct 5 2004, 08:22 AM
You guys are so damn picky..... $20 is not alot of money. I'm very anal rententive about how my car looks and for having her over 4.5 years now I think she looks pretty damn good. I get compliments all the time on her paint

The NFR was off too but it was a smooth finish on mine for sure. after a week of having them in you start to not even notice the color difference..

J
for $20 I love mine
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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Pictures are now avaible of spa yellow on the car! If someone whats to post them that would be great! Just email s2kspeedracer@yahoo.com and I'll send them!
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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It took about two to three weeks to receive mine. I loved them! They came in and my husband opened that package and then left them on the table w/o telling me they were there... I only discoved them when we ate dinner that night... I had to stop eating and drag my husband out with me to the S... install them and marvel! They look great! Thanks so much....

Yeah... the dinner got cold... but I didn't cook it so who cares!

Jewels
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Finally got mine last night. I'm happy with how the door ones look, but find the truck one to look a bit cheap for some reason. I'm sure I'll get used to it though...

Oh, and colour match with GPW was pretty close. Not exact, but certainly close enough
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:52 AM
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Ordered '04 Rio Yellow code y65p.

My "Rio" yellow cam in marked "Spa".

Put them on and it is very, very close to a perfect match.

I like them, and my son who can spot the hairs on a fly's leg says they are fine.

Just as Fast99si says, different material take the same color paint and makes it look different- my mirrors look slightly off compared to the doors for example.

If you want, go to http://www.nmbpaint.com , and they will make up whatever paint code you have from 2 oz on up. Then you can repaint to your taste.

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