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Old 03-29-2006, 06:29 PM
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i was wondering. do you think the back looks better shaved or stock?
Old 03-29-2006, 06:30 PM
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if you got the cash, SHAVE IT !
Old 03-29-2006, 06:31 PM
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if you mean remove all emblems .. yea definatly!! $$$
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well, i mean just the back of the car. You can simply Blow dry + Floss+ Goo Gone it, right?

i'd only do the back bc im thinking its that simply. there's no hole behind the nissan logo on the back right?
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i just took off the "350Z" emblem, this way everything looks more balanced. I left the Nissan emblem though but thats just because I cant stand cars that dont say anything. Besides, you'll love the look of just having the Nissan emblem by itself, it makes everything look very symetrical.
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shaving everything makes the car look too naked, especially the front bumper. yeah it looks clean but it doesnt look good imho.
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Shave em!!!!!!!!!
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Shave it.
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Originally Posted by anxmatrix
well, i mean just the back of the car. You can simply Blow dry + Floss+ Goo Gone it, right?

i'd only do the back bc im thinking its that simply. there's no hole behind the nissan logo on the back right?
DO NOT remove the nissan chrome emblem!!!! unless you want to fill 2 holes!!

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Originally Posted by rolling
DO NOT remove the nissan chrome emblem!!!! unless you want to fill 2 holes!!

when people mention "shaving", are they suppose to know about that they will need to bondo the hole and repaint that area?
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I don't shave my back...only the face. Oops sorry...you mean on the car? Hell yes, shave it! Get a good fill and paint job done and it will look fabulous.
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Originally Posted by Bubble
when people mention "shaving", are they suppose to know about that they will need to bondo the hole and repaint that area?
not they guy in post #4.......
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ok i just took off the 350z emblem and im happy. i geussill keep it like that for now. im gonna get my nismo spoiler next week so im gonna see how that works.

thanks for all your input
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Originally Posted by anxmatrix
ok i just took off the 350z emblem and im happy. i geussill keep it like that for now. im gonna get my nismo spoiler next week so im gonna see how that works.

thanks for all your input
what are you going to do with your wholes???
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no, i only took off the 350z emblem. i still have the nissan one on the back and front
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oo ok cool thats what i did too..

id like to remove it but not willing to spend the $$$ to fill holes..

im getting the MREV+ hehh
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yeah, do you know how much it costs to fill holes at a body shop?
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Originally Posted by anxmatrix
yeah, do you know how much it costs to fill holes at a body shop?
want a repaint as well? alot more then you would probably want to spend. i would estimate around $300 to $500 to fill in the holes and repaint the hatch.
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Originally Posted by anxmatrix
yeah, do you know how much it costs to fill holes at a body shop?
Not cheap, that's for sure. A good one will either weld-in or bondo the holes and repaint the hatch. I'd say save that for when you have any rear damage so insurance can pay for the shaving.
Old 03-29-2006, 10:17 PM
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shoot i can weld and paint my own for the cost of the 1/2 pint of paint $58. (oh yeah, i work in a body shop tee hee)


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