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Old 11-23-14, 08:26 PM
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Default toy drive/mini car meet show engine bay help
Hey guys have a mini car meet/show and we are doing a toys for tots drive. Thinking of doing up my engine bay and needed some ideas. I already have a cf engine cover but not sure what to do about the covers if i should paint them or remove them and paint some of the plastic parts l. Any feedback is appreciated
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Thats what i was thinking i just need ideas or combos that i can think of like maybe removing the teo sides leaving radiator cover and painting some of the panels
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Side note if anyone is interested in going its for a great cause. 714 area so cal oc

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you can do something like I did.
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Have you thought about hydro dipping?
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
you can do something like I did.
Wtpho amazeballs thats awesome gonna have to look into it, looks good.
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Originally Posted by ThisGSguy
Have you thought about hydro dipping?
Any pics on hydro dipping? I did get this idea and was considering something like it but dont wanna be a copy cat.

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I JUST KEPT MINE NICE AND SIMPLE..



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