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[GT_Racer]

Hey guys.. I have a 1997 Grand Am GT and.. lets see.. everyone else seems to be able to do stuff to theres but when I go looking.. I can't find anything.. I'm looking for a set of Euro Tails for mine but can't afford $300 + anyone know any cheap places? or anyone willing to sell? Also whats your opinions on painting rims.. for now.. I can't afford new rims so I'm gunna paint mine, whats your opinion on this.. how would YOU do it.. e-mail me at atticus95@Hotmail.com if you have any suggestions..

PS - i didn't think it would be that hard to find mods for this car... hmm

[DontPassTheFence]

you have the awesome white painted rims! keep them white, or if they are in disrepair, replaint them white. other than that, your car looks awesome. you can get a strut tower bar for cheap, just search froogle.com

also, an aem intake is only 200ish from their website. or you can search on froogle.com for a good price on that as well

i recommend nokya headlights or sylvania silverstars... and get some new rubber if you havent already done that, one of the best ways to shape up your cars performance is with a good set of tires.

also, eibach has lowering springs for about 300, or you can find intrax on froogle.com

In short, just search for 1997 Grand Am [part name] on froogle.com

[GT_Racer]

Aight.. but how did you paint your tails? thats what i'm really interested in

[DontPassTheFence]

Originally posted by GT_Racer
Aight.. but how did you paint your tails? thats what i'm really interested in
how did i?

Its a tint-spray called VHT's Niteshade. It is fully legal, you can even see the reflectors at night :D

Anyways, I order a can from summitracing.com but they overcharge, so its best to see if you can find it at a local speed shop or autozone-like place. checker/napa/etc\

all i did was wetsand the taillights with 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit sandpaper, then i taped off the brake light area, and sprayed 3 coats or so to the turn-signal area.

Next, I waited for that to dry, sanded it with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper, then proceeded to apply 3 more coats to the entire tailight. After that I sanded again with 1500 and 2000 grit.

Next, after sanding it to perfection and cleaning them off, I prepped the tails for clearcoat.

I used Duplicolor exterior automotive paint clearcoat. I sprayed 3 even coats of that then gave it another sanding at only 2000 grit.

Next, I sprayed one last thin, very careful, even coat of cealrcoat, since this last coat will affect how well the tails shine and look.

The end result was this:

[DontPassTheFence]

oh, forgot to mentuion, i tinted the turnsignals fully, so you cant see any orange, and then you can barely see the red -- but all the reverse lights, turn signals, brake lights/etc all are clearly visible day or night. :D

[mrjoecanadian]

that is a nice job to bad I can't mod my car yet