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Old 07-27-2008, 01:19 AM   #1
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i know its been done, but this was my first attempt. i just taped the letters and used a razor to get the fine cuts. its cool i like it. peace. }=)
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Old 07-27-2008, 02:05 AM   #2
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looks good. Is it still wet in the pic?
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it was a bit tacky to the touch in the pic.
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Nice I just painted mine as well. Good job.
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Old 07-27-2008, 11:39 AM   #5
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nice i just painted mine what kinda paint did u used?
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nice i just painted mine what kinda paint did u used?
i used engine paint, rated up to like 500 degrees or something like that.
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o nice i used 1300 - 2000 degrees rated
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I just painted mine with some VHT wrinkle red came out nice
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Hey i was there..look at my pic..we did a awesome job for are first time and red..lol KOv
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to make things easier you can just leave the letters un-taped, after paint has dried, take 400 grit wet/dry paper and a sanding block and wet sand the letters. will remove all the paint off of them and leave you with a really nice brushed finish with sharp clean edges around the letters.
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I'll take the wet sanding into consideration when/if i decide to paint my valve cover. Btw Op, that valve cover's beautiful.
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Old 08-02-2008, 12:31 PM   #12
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I'll take the wet sanding into consideration when/if i decide to paint my valve cover. Btw Op, that valve cover's beautiful.
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no problem. I'm curious. What made you choose red?
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no problem. I'm curious. What made you choose red?
i was in too big of a hurry to wait for black to come in. the store i went to was out so i went with red...its nothing a little elbow grease wont remove if i want to do it different later.
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Dunno. I'd just keep it red. Depending on the color of the car.
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shoulda gone purple. i painted mine with plane old duplicolor. still looks like new months later.
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i know its been done, but this was my first attempt. i just taped the letters and used a razor to get the fine cuts. its cool i like it. peace. }=)
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Looks good.
I like the idea with the sanding block. I never woulda thought of that.
Mine was repainted using flat BBQ paint. Still looks good for being done 3 years ago.
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where did you get that type of red b/c i tried to paint my but the red that i used was not a reeal red one it end up lihe orange,
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