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Old 10-30-2006, 04:34 PM   #1
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Looks great

I was gonna get that door handle shroud as well, but my door handle is arctic already, so not sure how it would look. I love the center console in body color though. It sets off the interior, imo.

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i like it...
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Old 10-30-2006, 06:23 PM   #3
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Looks great... how close is the Arctic to Alumalook?

I really want to do my console, my car has the Alumalook shifter, brake..etc
I am leaning toward body color for the console (seal grey) how do you guys think it will look with the Alumalook?


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Just thinking. Wouldn't a painted center console be more susceptible to scratches?
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Just thinking. Wouldn't a painted center console be more susceptible to scratches?
Mine lasted pretty well, but it did get chipped in a couple of places, particularly around the ashtray. I took it out and re-shot it.


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Old 10-31-2006, 05:05 AM   #6
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Looks great... how close is the Arctic to Alumalook?

I really want to do my console, my car has the Alumalook shifter, brake..etc
I am leaning toward body color for the console (seal grey) how do you guys think it will look with the Alumalook?
This is how your interior would look with a seal gray console against the alumalook shift knob and brake handle. Personally, I think an alumalook console might set off your interior better because the gray against black leather is very subtle whereas the alumalook is more striking a difference. Alumalook is lighter in shade than Arctic, although I think an arctic console would work well for you as well. I got mine from Bumperplugs over a year ago, and the paintwork has held up really well. Not one chip or scratch. It's expensive, but it's a professional job that looks just as good as factory.



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Old 10-31-2006, 06:28 AM   #7
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This is how your interior would look with a seal gray console against the alumalook shift knob and brake handle. Personally, I think an alumalook console might set off your interior better because the gray against black leather is very subtle whereas the alumalook is more striking a difference. Alumalook is lighter in shade than Arctic, although I think an arctic console would work well for you as well. I got mine from Bumperplugs over a year ago, and the paintwork has held up really well. Not one chip or scratch. It's expensive, but it's a professional job that looks just as good as factory.

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Thanks for the pics, being a "subtle" kinda guy I think I like the look of the seal grey with the Alumalook shifter/brake.
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I can also say that using asimplechef was a good experience. I used him for my bumperettes and was extremely happy with the results. Especially for the $100 + shipping price.
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I can also say that using asimplechef was a good experience. I used him for my bumperettes and was extremely happy with the results. Especially for the $100 + shipping price.
To bad the guy ONLY does artiic silver.
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