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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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I think the black is an improvement, but you need get the parts smooth before painting to help the gloss.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by PorSiempre
Well, I give you an A for effort, an A for creativity and props to you for having the ***** to post that up on here.

As has been said on here in the past: - as long as you like it, that's all that matters.

P.S: I really like the clean job you did taping the "V6".
Thanks, I appreciate it!

Originally Posted by ecr527
It looks a lot better with the all black side and front panels. It looks like they could use a few more coats of clear though. You can still see the "grittiness" of the spray paint. I recall seeing someone that had the panels a super glossy black and it looked good, but it was done by a body shop.
Also the side and bottom covers themselves arent really smooth like the engine cover so I expected that

Originally Posted by es808
^^^ Looks much better. I give you credit for experimenting and trying it. Then going back and redoing it. Part of the learning process and what makes DIY projects so great. Nice job!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by ihazabonar
idk why you just didn't put aircraft aluminum stripper/paint thinner on after straying blue. Now it looks like you spray painted. The engine cover still looks terrible. Strip it and paint it a silver.
Well I DID just spray paint it lol. I wasnt looking to do this professionally or anything, I just experimented with it since the covers arent really that expensive to replace if I didnt like the end result.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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i think it looks better than stock yea its not professionally done but you also didnt spend $200-300....soo if it works for you thats all that matters!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MashinA
i think it looks better than stock yea its not professionally done but you also didnt spend $200-300....soo if it works for you thats all that matters!
Yeah I dont think it looks too bad considering I spent a whopping $4.10 lol
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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Looks great for $4.10!

The glossy black definitely looks better. If I were you I would atleast put some black accents on the middle one.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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** should have spent that on gas lol. im not feeling but if you like it then its all good
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by iRock
Looks great for $4.10!

The glossy black definitely looks better. If I were you I would atleast put some black accents on the middle one.
Thanks man, I'll keep that in mind!

Originally Posted by Denver
** should have spent that on gas lol. im not feeling but if you like it then its all good
Like I said before it just a spur of the moment idea so I think it came out pretty good for what it is
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