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      What do you mean there's no turbo? trempus's Avatar
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      My new project, engine cover

      here's some pics of my new project

      i plan on painting it and then adding some pinstripping to it

      here's some teaser pics
      the original cover (the letter are 3D)


      grinded down the letters


      with the putty


      primered




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      I'll keep it and add a turbo
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      That looks really nice, did you add a layer of clear coat?

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      You prime before you paint, then clear goes on after the paint.

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      it looks shiny because i took the pic as soon as i was done with the primer so it was still wet

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      looks good man. its should turn out nice . what color are you gonna spray it

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      Quote Originally Posted by pacmanaveo View Post
      looks good man. its should turn out nice . what color are you gonna spray it
      that's what the surprise is

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      Me thinks it's gonna match the car color with the stripe down the middle

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      one step closer



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      all taped up, ready for the next coat




      to cut the round corners, i used the edge of a CD

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      with the white paint on






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