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alaskadude
08-14-2004, 01:49 AM
Has anyone painted their strut bar? (I know the lava's come orange) But otherwise, is it doable? And does anyone know a cheap strut bar to get and paint?

randode
08-14-2004, 01:59 AM
it could be painted, but a more durrable way to go would be to have it powder coated.

alaskadude
08-14-2004, 02:19 AM
would I paint it just like the engine cover, say, with a little primer then the heat-resistant spray enamel? How would that hold up you think?

randode
08-14-2004, 08:08 PM
would I paint it just like the engine cover, say, with a little primer then the heat-resistant spray enamel? How would that hold up you think?
scuff it up real good with a red scotch-brite pad.
you probably dont need primer, but its not a bad idea.
spray with your favorite paint (it does not need to be heat resistant)

should hold up ok. its not powder coat, but should be ok.

alaskadude
08-15-2004, 01:33 AM
sweet dude, i'm totally gonna do that. You know of any for under $125??

Toy_xbox
08-15-2004, 01:52 AM
Has anyone painted their strut bar? (I know the lava's come orange) But otherwise, is it doable? And does anyone know a cheap strut bar to get and paint?

You mean like this? 8)

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UQDtAjUXapaB4VNzach7q*t9KRfqKWQi0JVTM3iixde7b4l8wlSN6tso!IeZlq4s4roiufJr2tpkQP3WAs4NAB5us7XHhXUP8mG3pkdn*25xUttV*VMgWu99AMk40!jN/CF%26SB%20close%20up.JPG?dc=4675472858711526599
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SgDhAhUWPDp2cv46URmSyqv2FQpuHGVR0eBzBXyV6bXQulISTPSEwE6IAWSIMiguHZDMLueFkkIt!9d8U7OLuUFAEr1A0qI3J23jtIay!LWlVVhM73kkKw/panel%20brace.JPG?dc=4675472857926438392

alaskadude
08-16-2004, 04:34 AM
ya dude.... but why one in the back? :shock: so you get your cheap?

JdMBboFSD
08-16-2004, 04:36 AM
nice Toy xbox ......great color match feeling all of it.......because i have bcp also......

Toy_xbox
08-16-2004, 03:22 PM
ya dude.... but why one in the back? :shock: so you get your cheap?

I use it for a mount for my Samsung 17" LCD panel for Shows...

squirrel
08-16-2004, 04:52 PM
You mean some of you haven't seen dave's xB yet!?!

Dave, you need to submit it for Featured Ride! I'll be down this weekend, maybe I'll see you at the SE gigs.

JdMBboFSD
08-16-2004, 08:34 PM
ya dude.... but why one in the back? :shock: so you get your cheap?

I use it for a mount for my Samsung 17" LCD panel for Shows...

i knew he had a reason.....just didnt know what it was.........do u have pics of when it is mounted? just wondering......

excel_xb
08-17-2004, 06:50 AM
dave's engine cover is very very nice. :)