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26-JUN-2007

June 26, 2007


I finally had the trim painted on my 14 year-old Jeep.

Last October, I took the wood-grain looking decal off of the trim. It was peeling badly and looked like sin. Jill was concerned that the bare trim needed protection from the sun and elements in general. I didn't have that concern. I just didn't like the stark contrast that the light colored trim created with the wood-grain veneer on the body of the vehicle.

I found an auto body shop owner in Daytona Beach who agreed to paint the trim in one day. I took it there a little after nine o'clock in the morning and picked up the same day (yesterday) at four in the afternoon.

It looks... ...alright.

Jill is happy because it is protected from the elements. I am happy because the side of the Jeep doesn't stand-out like a flashing neon sign anymore.

Before

After

Before

After




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Coleen Perilloux Landry27-Jun-2007 03:35
I love it! Looks like new. This has much more style than all the plain ones.
Guest 26-Jun-2007 22:29
LOL at Gary. They did a great job. Great Jeep!!
laine8226-Jun-2007 20:12
Definately worth looking after !!
Guest 26-Jun-2007 19:27
That was certainly worth doing,Dave.Looks like it has just come out of the showroom!!
J. Scott Coile26-Jun-2007 18:59
LOOKS BETTER THAN NEW DAVE!
Gary Winters26-Jun-2007 18:57
Glad you finally took care of that eyesore. I was about to write to the city council.
Robin Reid26-Jun-2007 18:26
A definite improvement.
Guest 26-Jun-2007 18:13
wow,love that car.