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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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looks like it, cause the other pic shows the right rear wheel green as well
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEA
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so ken, is this still a favor-i-do-for-friends thing or did you get yourself a business license?
Both. Still working on getting my license.
ahh thats good. me and my bumper will be rooting for ya.
p.s. speaking of bumpers, remember my awesome gardening rope holding my splash guards onto my bumper? it disappeared...
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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haha the last few pictures are pretty funny.
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Yellow - Nope still rocking all four different colors. I am the first and the only to do that.lol (I mostly think because most people wouldnt wanna ride around in a PRIDE mobile.) But its all good the green photos are old when I had them all green and then I saw yours so I changed them.

I was actually lucky to get started in the business. I was working part time as a lot attendant when I was in highschool. I talked to the manager and asked if it was possible to get in the body shop my company owns, and when I got out of high school I took a 3 semester Auto Body repair and Refinish course at a local tech school. I worked as a grunt in the shop part time and going to school. When I graduated I am now a combination guy at the shop. I am I-Car plaitnum certified and Sikkens Refinishing school trained.
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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so who is jade lol.
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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ill post some up when i get home.. what gun is that the 2000? i personally use the 3000 digital.. love it.. good choice man!
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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so if i wanted to learn how to paint... nothing big just little stuff. Where would I go to learn?
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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Jade is my ex girlfriend....she's a b!tch! I say that cause I caught her cheating on me with some guy after a date one night.

www.devilbiss.com has painting courses. Currently doing mine at LEC in Garden Grove, CA. Loving every minute of it!
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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My tc after a hit n run





Eg civic lip i painted for a friend



customers tc, painted front bumper only.



Just a few i had laying around for pics...


i accually buy and sell salvaged scions. so i do alotta Xb's/Tc's

Guns i use my new iwata and sata 3000.


I can paint anything for anyone local, or who wants to ship! Lemme know i would love to help out the community!
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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^Good stuff.

I find it hard to believe there's only 3 painters on SL.
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Thats a TIGHT LOGO there!....Kennon!

Sorry for mak'in you work Hard on my waterfall project!...LoL...Cant wait to See it!!
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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there are probably alot of backyarders! but not so many pro's...

makes me upset flea that i dont take pics of my work... but i spray at night and when i get done its usually around 2-3 am so i just wanna go home!
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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what materials do you use?

I use ppb dbc for my basecoats
dt870 for reducer

dupont 7600 clear over reduce it about 10%

For most scions prime usually matches perfect! yet on some colors i have to use flop control to get the flop right :0
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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only things i can find

Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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haha i still remember that day driving with the painters tape! good times!
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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flea, where are these eyelids comin from?
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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^What, the fiberglass ones? Fibre Customs on ebay. Last longer and don't fade away like Blue Bat's. Can't stand fake eyelids.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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yeah i cant either, even the color is off but it was a quick temporary solution
thanks for the info man
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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awww flea i was also thinkin bout shaving off the scion sign on the garnish. next semester im gonna fill it but ima paint it black good job man btw.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Thanks! I'm selling mine. Looks naked without the logo there!

^ Are you any good at painting? If so, let me know. Could definitely use some help!



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