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07-09-11 | 01:40 AM

#9856

RickJames1

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From: hawaii

How do u make them look so shiny? Sand it and clear coat?

07-09-11 | 01:43 AM

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koksik

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Originally Posted by RickJames1

How do u make them look so shiny? Sand it and clear coat?

Sanding - plastic primer - 2k primer - basecoat - clear coat - thats how Im making my covers

07-09-11 | 10:26 AM

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Bigrahizzl

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Originally Posted by koksik

Sanding - plastic primer - 2k primer - basecoat - clear coat - thats how Im making my covers

Damn dude that looks nice. Could u make a write up of the process?

07-09-11 | 11:50 AM

#9859

DenIS250

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Originally Posted by Teppo

Yesterday evening I painted engine plastics.
http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=001918292311.jpg

they look sick. good job

07-09-11 | 02:58 PM

#9860

UtoyZ

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From: FL

^^ wow those look really good

07-09-11 | 03:14 PM

#9861

koksik

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl

Damn dude that looks nice. Could u make a write up of the process?

Sure man, I will make a photo step by step of making my covers my shiny

Keep eye on my VIP progress thread

07-09-11 | 03:19 PM

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brociouz

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Originally Posted by jjwwttyy

nothing special

More pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teppo

Yesterday evening I painted engine plastics.
http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=001918292311.jpg

They came out great, nice work.

07-09-11 | 03:47 PM

#9863

uttam24

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From: ga

Teppo: nice engine covers..+1 on a DIY for the side covers

here is my engine cover that i am working on..i still have to put a clear coat on it...i still have to do the sides too...

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07-09-11 | 04:00 PM

#9864

ChrISF

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From: Baltimore

looks like a transformer...

07-09-11 | 04:08 PM

#9865

ChrISF

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07-09-11 | 04:42 PM

#9866

DiDiMau

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From: AL

Do it in white that sgm & white combo was hot

07-09-11 | 07:54 PM

#9867

DreamerzCC

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From: AL

New ballast installed for DRL's

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07-09-11 | 10:21 PM

#9868

ace587

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From: FL

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Originally Posted by Willis1550

Here's one with the bike.

Just waiting for my VS-XXs. BTW, anyone know if I'll need the iforged TPMS adapters? If I do, do I need the straight ones or angled?

love it

, whats its lowered on?

07-09-11 | 11:41 PM

#9869

ISF4life

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07-10-11 | 12:36 AM

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Teppo

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From: Kajaani, Finland

Thanks.
1. First = Plastic primer. about 0,1 liter then you wait 10 minutes.
2. 2k of sandedprimer. about 0,6-0,7 liter. Next day between sand with water. sanded until the surface is smooth.
http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=001538187931.jpg
3.Thick black paint http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=000258265540.jpg about 0.6 liter
and 0,4 liter clearcoat
I am not a polished surface
All paints were Debeer automotive paints. Dewillbiss painted parts with a spray gun.