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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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here's my rattle can
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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I'm digging the 97+ front end conversion! Nice lookin paint too, what kind of paint did you use?
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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I'm digging the 97+ front end conversion! Nice lookin paint too, what kind of paint did you use?
its duplicolor engine enamel in grabber green
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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its duplicolor engine enamel in grabber green
how much did you pay per can? im diggin that green.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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how much did you pay per can? im diggin that green.
around 5 bucks a can i did it with 10 cans
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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How long ago did you paint it?
I did a car once in duplicolor engine paint and it faded really bad
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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around 5 bucks a can i did it with 10 cans
how long ago did you paint it? how is it holding up?
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Good to know...

So how many cans did everyone else's paint jobs take?
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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how long ago did you paint it? how is it holding up?
about a month ago. its held up really good so far it takes abuse really well. as far as fading. i dont really know yet but if it fades it fades and then ill redo it with a clear coat
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by havensov
Good to know...

So how many cans did everyone else's paint jobs take?
i cant post pics cause im at work but you can see mine in my albums but my O.D. job took about 9 cans if i remember and cost me 48 bucks..came out friggin awesome..i love it!
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Gasman, LOVE THE RIG!! 2 questions. 1. where did you get your seats done? is there a website i can visit. 2 what kind of paint did you use to color the interior and were there any kind of preping tips you might have?? thanks man!!
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Gasman, LOVE THE RIG!! 2 questions. 1. where did you get your seats done? is there a website i can visit. 2 what kind of paint did you use to color the interior and were there any kind of preping tips you might have?? thanks man!!
sorry man those seats are a one off,, my buddy re-upholsterd the originals for me,, he does furniture for a living ,, the interior krylon fusion just clean the plastic well, use an adhesion promoter, and your gold,,
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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sorry man those seats are a one off,, my buddy re-upholsterd the originals for me,, he does furniture for a living ,, the interior krylon fusion just clean the plastic well, use an adhesion promoter, and your gold,,

yea i hear ya. did you by chance sand the interior down? or jus clean, prep and paint?? sorry if its a dumb question i just dont want to mess up on my rig.
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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no sanding .. clean prep and paint ,, thats it thats all,,,,,,
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