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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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i have a 90 civic hb si and i am getting it repainted, i was wondering if i should pay 40 extra bucks and shave the rear wiper? it hardly does anything(anyone with a 88-91 hb would know)

i can also get my emblems shaved for free

what do you guys think?
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:10 PM
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I don't know about the wiper, but shave the emblems. They usually get jacked if they're on.

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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:11 PM
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yeah get it off looks better that way
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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they started work on it today, i'll get pics once its done

anyone else have any comments
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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shave everything for a clean look (antenna, wiper, wiper nozzles....)
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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If you rarely use it, i say shave it. I took mine off too and it was kinda raining at the time. Looks cleaner and you'd shave a few lbs too
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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shave everything for a clean look (antenna, wiper, wiper nozzles....)
i didnt even think about my wiper nozzles, ohh well i plan on a cf hood later on. but i wanna keep my antenna, i like the radio too much.
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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yeah shave it
thats what i plan on doing too
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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check out my car for your ideas....
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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shave everything for a clean look (antenna, wiper, wiper nozzles....)
i didnt even think about my wiper nozzles, ohh well i plan on a cf hood later on. but i wanna keep my antenna, i like the radio too much.
just turn your car into teh antenna. you like runn teh cables under the headliner or sum ****, you kno like how the VWs have there antennas.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 06:50 AM
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Yes.


You can't really tell in the picture but it needs to be redone (again). It was butchered the first time and kinda fixed the second time by a different guy. He knows about it and will fix it for free..just have to make time to be without the car.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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Shave it, shave it all off!
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 07:38 AM
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I use my rear wiper alot, I agree it looks cleaner but if it was me I wouldn't shave it.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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clean...wiper is hardly used neway
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 03:51 PM
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Default Re: should i shave my rear wiper? (greyeg)

I use my rear wiper alot, I agree it looks cleaner but if it was me I wouldn't shave it.
Me too, which is why I don't get rid of mine.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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The green hatch is CLEAN!!! Props on the ride.
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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kiss it good bye... looks so clean without it.
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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defintly shave everything
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:02 AM
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question...could i see more pics of your hatch...from what i see it looks nice and clean...maybe a side shot, and a frontal...please?
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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Do it yourself...screw the 40 bucks
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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Do it yourself...screw the 40 bucks


Takes some pounds off your rear too!
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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....still drooling over the green EF
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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Default Re: should i shave my rear wiper? (joejohnson)

well i did shave it, and all the emblems, repainted the car w/ ww kit
best 40 bucks ive spent, rain-x works better than the wiper

i like it, and ill have pics soon


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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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btw, what color are you painting it...and are you using any type of mesh with the kit where the openings are...id like to see someone paint the mesh black instead of silver so it doesnt stand out so much...just some of my thoughts...hope it all works out!
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 09:57 PM
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Default Re: should i shave my rear wiper? (chrisonepointsix)

I carry paper towels in my car...and plus I don't drive my CRX in the rain...which is why I'm getting my rear wiper/nozzle shaved when I get paint.

Alex


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