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Old 08-02-2008, 01:35 PM
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i was wondering how many people would be interested in a shaved vvti valve cover, i did it to mine and since then a few people having been asking me to make them one. so i figured i would make a post, to test the waters on how many people would want one, so i can start doing it for other scionlifers, not sure on how much i would charge, but its not gonna be as much as the badgeless trunk garnish for sure.

here are pics of mine (with a rogue status themed paint job) i think if your going to custom paint your cover, which alot of people on here do. it looks better completely smooth and without the raised lettering.





i can do shaved and just a coat of primer

or i can paint it whatever color you'd like.

let me get some feedback weather this is a good idea or not.
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Old 08-02-2008, 02:39 PM
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looks good man

ill be watching this...
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looks clean
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im interested
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:56 PM
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what do u have in mind for your VC?

im not sure how much im gonna charge for this yet, maybe 40 unpainted and 50 - 60 painted depending on the color.

+ shipping of course
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I like the rogue status theme that you have for yours.
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Old 08-03-2008, 04:27 AM
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that engine cover screams awesomeness
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Originally Posted by tcridinclean
what do u have in mind for your VC?

im not sure how much im gonna charge for this yet, maybe 40 unpainted and 50 - 60 painted depending on the color.

+ shipping of course
What kind of paint are you going to use? You'll need plastic adhesion promoter, primer, paint, and clear. I wouldn't use off the shelve items. But 60 including paint sounds like a great deal if your shooting it through a gun.

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Originally Posted by ParadoxTC
I like the rogue status theme that you have for yours.
pm me for more info
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Old 08-03-2008, 05:05 AM
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My number one concern is if it can handle the heat in the engine bay without cracking etc.
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Old 08-03-2008, 12:52 PM
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yeah, mine has
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Old 08-12-2008, 08:54 PM
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lol definitely an original looks good
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Old 08-12-2008, 09:39 PM
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i'd take one
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Old 08-17-2008, 09:23 PM
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i would def take one, since i sold off all my bronze stuff (wheels and cai), i need to repaint my vc anyways, if you like, ill even ship it to you and you can do as you please with it....haha, i dont care if it has hello kitty on it, ill rock it!!! let me know if you are still thinking about it, what would your turn around time be???
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Old 08-17-2008, 10:07 PM
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im down to do it bro

but lemme know whatd u want 1st... and gimme like a week to do anything

cuz miami is about to be hit by a hurricane lol
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Old 08-17-2008, 10:14 PM
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just tell me how much i need to send with the cover and an address, and like i said, you can do any theme, really dont care, i kinda have been wanting to do something crazy under the hood, maybe a pink rogue status....haha just hit me up when your ready, im in no rush, still saving for some underhood goodies so its not like im showing the motor off anyways
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Old 08-17-2008, 10:23 PM
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how about pandas? that would be badass
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Old 08-17-2008, 10:57 PM
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Hey tell me how much you will charge and I will ship u mine...I have a design in mind...like side view of bsp tc.
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Old 08-17-2008, 11:10 PM
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its most likely gonna be 50-60 depending on exactly what u want
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