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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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So seeing as I enjoy doing these write ups to help out on the boards, I am going to be doing another one soon. Only one problem. What should I do it on?

I always get asked about painting body kits as well as making a badgeless garnish.

So SL, you choose:

DIY on how to paint a lip/body kit

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DIY on how to make a badgeless garnish

Pictures of a painted lip kit and badgeless garnishes that I recently did below. Obviously, the one that gets the most amount of votes will be the subject of the DIY.

Lastly, both spray can and spray gun methods will be shown.













Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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I would say since most don't either own or have access to a spray gun I would do "correct" spray can painting, and both have advantages of learning: body filling on the garnish, and painting curved areas/long streches!
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Badgeless

Flea > Ikona
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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badgeless.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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I would say do something completely different like a DIY on the LSD
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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the badgeless would do..
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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my vote is for the badgeless garnish...
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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You know the next largest area that people tackle is how to paint interior pieces.I use an airbrush to do mine,but the prep on how to sand and prep properly a piece liek the waterfall would be usefull.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BZinn1
You know the next largest area that people tackle is how to paint interior pieces.I use an airbrush to do mine,but the prep on how to sand and prep properly a piece liek the waterfall would be usefull.
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^thats a good one Brian x3
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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I wasn't planning on doing a DIY on interior pieces, seeing as there are quite a few out there already.

So which is it? Interior pieces, badgeless garnish, or lip kit?

Or all 3?
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damn thats a hard choice!!.....how bout the garnish and the interior pieces
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Interior pieces will be first, followed by badgeless garnish...since it takes a little time. Anybody care to send me their interior pieces to get done? Or point me in the direction for an entire interior set?

*Mods/admins, I am not offering services, just offering to do someone's interior as a DIY demo.
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Originally Posted by FLEA
Interior pieces will be first, followed by badgeless garnish...since it takes a little time. Anybody care to send me their interior pieces to get done? Or point me in the direction for an entire interior set?

*Mods/admins, I am not offering services, just offering to do someone's interior as a DIY demo.
i do...but i'm broke
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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hmmmm how much would that be??
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No cost. I'll cover everything. Interior pieces must be the stock interior. Pre-painted pieces will not be worked on. If I mess up, I'll gladly purchase another set.

My only concern is that I don't want someone driving around with no interior for X amount of days.
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Originally Posted by FLEA
No cost. I'll cover everything. Interior pieces must be the stock interior. Pre-painted pieces will not be worked on. If I mess up, I'll gladly purchase another set.

My only concern is that I don't want someone driving around with no interior for X amount of days.
well, if you can do envy green or BSP, im game. The fact that you'll cover the cost of painting is even better, since im low on cash.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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Well crap I already painted everything except the seat belt slips and the dome lights.....lol

you do great work man......and area great benifit to the site.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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i still have all stock pieces never painted........ill be down with some crazy lo0king electic blue
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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Badgeless garnish FTMFW



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