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Old 08-14-2004, 01:49 AM
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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?
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it could be painted, but a more durrable way to go would be to have it powder coated.
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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?
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Originally Posted by alaskadude
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.
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sweet dude, i'm totally gonna do that. You know of any for under $125??
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Originally Posted by alaskadude
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?


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Old 08-16-2004, 04:34 AM
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ya dude.... but why one in the back? so you get your cheap?
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nice Toy xbox ......great color match feeling all of it.......because i have bcp also......
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Originally Posted by alaskadude
ya dude.... but why one in the back? so you get your cheap?
I use it for a mount for my Samsung 17" LCD panel for Shows...
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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.
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Originally Posted by Toy xbox
Originally Posted by alaskadude
ya dude.... but why one in the back? 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......
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dave's engine cover is very very nice.
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