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    Bumper repaint or blend?

    If I remember correctly the upper cover is Polypropylene and not a substrate that would take fiberglass mat. It will easily pull off. Plastic welding with a appropriate plastic rod will bond to and fill any cracks. Again,not everyone knows how to plastic weld but is it not very hard. You have to...
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    Bumper repaint or blend?

    If someone was to do an entire respray of the upper cover there will significant challenges getting a match to the fenders, hood,headlamp covers and valance. Blending within the panels, IMO is the best and least invasive strategy to achieve a OEM quality repair.A skilled professional can blend...
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    Bumper repaint or blend?

    For a correct repair you need to take the bumper apart (overhaul). The cracks mentioned will have the be repaired correctly or they could show again after the repaint/repair.In the picture there are indications that the fender was damaged as well. The three panels , valance, upper cover and...
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    Windshield replacement lower seal backordered?

    The insurance companies have flat, cost, rate(s) and contracts with most or, many glass vendors that are very low. I find it hard to believe that ANY dealer does this install with in house staff. They call in a vendor like Safelite who will do a better job. A big concern for any glass installer...
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    NSX-R replica dials 180mph + 320kmh

    Do you have a install video?
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    Word from Facebook...Coz has passed

    Sad,
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    Seat Leather Skins/Cover Replacement DIY

    I've done scores of seat covers and at least 25 for the NSX. Each one is a little different. Some need additional foam or foam repair. I've steamed some to get them to fluff back up. Takes time, patience and tools. After the first ten years you start to get really good. :) Nice video!
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    Yesterday I visited Maserati & Ferrari of Central Florida and

    I saw a MC20, or rather, they saw me in my 20 NC1. Driver went crazy trying to get behind me. He did. Big whoop.
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    RIP Ron “The Hawk” Witt 😢

    Such a fine man. I love remembering cocktail hour with him and Ginnie at the Orlando NSXPO. What a gentleman.
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    Sly License Bracket

    FYI this bracket works very well for the NC1. I don't know if it will work for the Type S.
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    An $8500 NSX "submarine"

    Restore a car after a flood and all those years in water. Yep.
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    Looking to buy NSX owner guide (glovebox manual) and original NSX spare wheel

    Malta? That's ?not going to work for me. I suggest you find one in Europe somewhere.
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    Looking to buy NSX owner guide (glovebox manual) and original NSX spare wheel

    Where are you located? PM me your shipping address
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    Looking to buy NSX owner guide (glovebox manual) and original NSX spare wheel

    I have a orange spare $200 plus shipping. It's heavy so shipping could be expensive. LMK
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