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Old 07-29-2012 | 08:58 PM
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My engine covers are plasti dipped also
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:03 PM
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damn Dan....that looks nice (after peeling it off LOL)....i wasnt feeling the color either....

what other colors are you thinking of?
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:07 PM
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Maybe something in a dark gunmetal. Just a little darker than stock silver or maybe a shiny gloss black. Might try both
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And that second pic was after peeling and respraying
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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
Maybe something in a dark gunmetal. Just a little darker than stock silver or maybe a shiny gloss black. Might try both
thats the best part about PD....we can try different colors before having to decide on one
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:13 PM
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thats the best part about PD....we can try different colors before having to decide on one
Heck. When I do decide on one I'll leave the PD under it so its not permanent
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:30 PM
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^^^ hahahaha

man i wish PD was out when i got my rims powdercoated
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^^^I've thought about doing my wheels in PD then silver, just for shits and giggles.
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:34 PM
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Do it. Just have plenty of coats of PD so it peels off good
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:45 PM
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^^^ THIS !!!

hahaha i tried something and didnt have enough PD on there for it to peel off....had to go back and sand and repaint
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:47 PM
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From what I remember, you have to put enough layers so that it forms a solid layer so when you peel, it doesn't all apart like a cheap sticker?
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:48 PM
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Correct 100%
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:50 PM
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...ding ding ding!
I really should give it another go...the main thing that stops me is it's a lot of work and in the end, I'm really happy with the theme I have going on. If I had silver rims I'd have another NBP with silver rims. LOL.

I'm ready for some full sized full car shots of yours, btw!
Old 07-29-2012 | 09:58 PM
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Do copper to match the cool Rockstars engine bay.

Or is your engine bay?


No definitely his.
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...now you're just playing dirty.

Dude...that was one of the funniest things that's been done to me in a long time. I wonder if he changed his avi back yet. I actually have a backup set of engine covers that are still black.
Old 07-29-2012 | 10:07 PM
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I might have a few shots up Thursday. Maybe
Old 07-29-2012 | 10:23 PM
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My stock wheels are a gunmetal, they came that way when I bought the car used. It looks like some Rustoleum spray paint - not a good job. Thinking about hitting them with some Gunmetal PD, then go over with some glossifier or whatevs. Buda (Sean) has a sweet thread on his recent PD adventures. Check it out:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=863580&page=1

Can't wait to see what you're gonna do with some PD though
Old 07-29-2012 | 10:35 PM
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I might play around in 2 weeks on my next weekend off
Old 07-30-2012 | 08:40 AM
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LOL...ok, we'll have to be patient and wait for Thursday then!
Yeah, Buda's thread is great. He's a nice dude for sharing that!
Old 07-30-2012 | 09:20 AM
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I'm meeting up with another member Thursday so I'm sure we'll have a few up
Old 07-30-2012 | 09:50 AM
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Great Progress....My Proper pic thread............https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/dont-hate-congratulate-864469/
Old 07-30-2012 | 10:19 AM
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Thanks mang
Old 08-01-2012 | 07:17 PM
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Today's update is that I'll have an update tomorrow

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Old 08-01-2012 | 07:28 PM
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What are you up to now?
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I wait patiently.
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Going to need more popcorn
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Get your own popcorn you fucking hoo-uh.
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Old 08-01-2012 | 07:47 PM
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Looks like he has plenty to share
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Old 08-02-2012 | 09:35 AM
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Making progress in my progress thread

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^^^ that WDP looks like shit

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Look at that junk on the right
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I think you're modding the headlights today
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Old 08-02-2012 | 10:28 AM
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I knew it! Tell Tyler I said

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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
Making progress in my progress thread

Is that what all these threads are for? Huh...never knew. Can't wait to see the result Tyler told me what's going down.
Old 08-02-2012 | 12:39 PM
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That rat
Old 08-02-2012 | 12:43 PM
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That rat
Haha don't worry the secret is safe with me! Ask him what I thought you guys were doing when he told me.
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Austin eff you and your stock headlights.


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