12-23-2014, 08:01 PM | #101 | |
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[hint, some stripping company's have full dunk tanks] I dont know what the cost of that is but I know a man here in AZ that does that, last time I was at his shop he had a MBZ 300 gullwing he was dipping. |
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12-23-2014, 08:11 PM | #102 |
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ima try that wet sand blasting idea, with a power washing. seems just right since i have the tools and its right up my alley "cheap" and you still get great results!!!
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12-23-2014, 08:13 PM | #103 |
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Best way to have at it... elbow grease.. Just pay attention to all the small tight corners and holes,,, go slow,, pay attention to details..
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12-23-2014, 08:34 PM | #104 |
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dude i use a microscope when i block sand, so tiny detail is a given... didnt say it turns out as nice with as much effort as i put in,but i try.
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12-24-2014, 01:27 PM | #105 | |
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Would it not burn off with the heat ? |
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12-24-2014, 04:52 PM | #106 |
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12-25-2014, 05:38 AM | #107 |
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warning site down for the holidays!!! merry christmas to all!!! hope you were good cuz santa has been watching...
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12-25-2014, 10:01 AM | #108 |
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needs to be wire wheel'd and the i can clear coat to keep that oem castiron look... my girlfriends toes btw
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12-25-2014, 10:06 AM | #109 |
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sneak peek!!!
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12-25-2014, 12:48 PM | #112 |
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Are you sure about that?
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12-25-2014, 02:34 PM | #113 |
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12-25-2014, 03:43 PM | #114 |
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i do have a great gal, she is part of all aspects of both builds. besides its her burban!!! also got a giftcard so ima buy 2 angle grinders so we both can work on the frame, once the body comes off. her ma even made me my own truck theme blanket...
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12-26-2014, 04:35 PM | #115 |
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the temp says it all
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12-28-2014, 12:10 AM | #116 |
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more parts
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12-28-2014, 12:12 AM | #117 |
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im in NOS overload, oh i will add copper rings to make em correct...
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12-28-2014, 12:13 AM | #118 |
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last one of the day...more tomorrow!!!
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12-28-2014, 09:17 AM | #119 |
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12-28-2014, 09:50 AM | #120 |
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ima use krylon, but champagne nuvo is the closest i've seen to fawn. low gloss with metallics. i will post a pic...
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12-28-2014, 11:39 AM | #121 |
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sem makes some great vinyl and plastic spray paints.
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12-28-2014, 11:53 AM | #122 |
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12-28-2014, 04:08 PM | #123 |
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closest i've seen in a can
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12-28-2014, 08:25 PM | #124 |
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I haven't use them I noticed them on line while looking at other paint materials. I will check it out
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12-28-2014, 09:38 PM | #125 |
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i used to "pistachio" during my gauge cluster rebuild, matched perfect to factory. of course i stole it from another forum member!!!
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