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I'm wanting to paint my front strut brace to match the Samco red.

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Old 05-07-2005, 02:12 AM
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Default I did mine using high temp engine paint no prep, no clear coat

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Used the same paint on the engine covers too, no prep, no clear coat
Old 05-07-2005, 06:27 AM
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your engine bay looks nice and clean!
Old 05-07-2005, 01:45 PM
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What color and paint is that? What kind of grills are those? Did you cut out the centers with a Dremel or something else? Did you clear coat? Maybe you can explain the process you took. Thanks for the info.
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That looks great. Do you remember the paint you used? It looks bang on the Samco red.
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Default Wow! That looks great too! I have no idea where I'd get it done though. What is the

advantage of powder coating versus painting? Durability, I presume.
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Default Very classy looking. I could definately see that in my engine bay. Where

in the world do find someone who can do that?
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Excellent. THX.
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Yup, very durable. Cost me a little less than $50 to have it done by a local powder coating shop.
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I will do some research around here for a shop. THX a million!
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I found my shop in the yellow pages.


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