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Finally finished my engine cover *pix*

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Old 02-25-07, 03:53 PM
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Default Finally finished my engine cover *pix*

Been cold out so it took a while but all turned out well. Did it myself and I think its an 8/10 overall. The paint was a very very similar match to oe. I prob wouldn't use it on the grille, but for anything else it would be fine. Think I may polish it out one more time to get a bit more shine but you get the idea. Can't wait to get the Injen!















Old 02-25-07, 04:04 PM
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Thats Looks NICE!!!
Old 02-25-07, 04:08 PM
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thx! hardest part was masking off the six wisker things. they aren't strait but instead curved. was a pain getting the angle right.
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it looks nice. How was the sanding part?
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I think that it has a much more agressive look. Nice.
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Originally Posted by shaolin
it looks nice. How was the sanding part?
thanks. didnt really sand much. masked off, sprayed the adhesion promoter, primer, light sanding with model car grade sand paper, more primer, four coats of color with sanding between each coat, then five coats of clear, final finish with rubbing compound.
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wow that looks fantastic! at first i thought the finished product was the first pic n i was thinking... omg! hahah
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looks like the engine covers from Brabus, pretty nice
Old 02-25-07, 06:29 PM
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looks GREAT! Another part of the car to wax. hahahahaha.....
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That is a very clean job!

Good work!!
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it looks good
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that looks awesome...great job!
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very nice very nice.... *ahem* you should sell it to me... i'll give you mine
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
wow that looks fantastic! at first i thought the finished product was the first pic n i was thinking... omg! hahah
THATS WHAT I THOUGHT, hahhaha..... THAT IS AmAZING!!
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Looks great.

Always love to see DIY projects.


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