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Old 10-10-2009, 06:27 PM   #1
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Radiator core support prep for paint

Is everyone just painting them black or are they powdercoating the core support?

Also the hood latch as well?
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Old 10-10-2009, 06:30 PM   #2
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Re: Radiator core support prep for paint

I'm painting mine.... powder coat is over-rated and priced.. IMO.

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Old 10-10-2009, 06:31 PM   #3
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Re: Radiator core support prep for paint

depends on what you want.. i'm gonna PC mine, plus the battery box, fab, brackets, latches, hinges etc.. I say stick with paint or PC if you want items to match.
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Old 10-10-2009, 06:39 PM   #4
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Re: Radiator core support prep for paint

either is just as good if done properly paint yourself for $20-$25 or powder for in the $100range is the price ranges i've seen
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Old 10-10-2009, 06:41 PM   #5
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Re: Radiator core support prep for paint

I painted mine, but everything else is powder coated.
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Old 10-10-2009, 08:07 PM   #6
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Re: Radiator core support prep for paint

Painted mine. Looks great.
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