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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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I have a metal fab shop, and recently started doing powdercoating. I am about to start transforming my RS 3.0 into a showpiece for my metalwork, and wanted to know if anyone has shot any green powder that closely resembles the envy green. If you have I really need toknow where to get some.If anyone is interested in any work, stay tuned. I already make some scion related parts. I make show signs (see my website www.kustommetal.com for the scikotics show signs), and custom headrests, and some custom lighting display options will be released soon that are gonna kill. ANyway, thanks for the help. I searched for any help on this topic and couldn't find anything.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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bump for a new day.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Id like to know too.

^Shaun does some bad-a$$ work
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Like a junkie, gotta bump again. Sure need some green!
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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No powdercoaters but me in the scion community???
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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I moved this to areo, I think it may get a better response here.
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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i have the TRD color matched strut bar and its not even close. if you can match the paint i might b interested in some stuff
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I want to get some things powder coated bop, but theres no blues even close, and the blues are pretty pricey
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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I'm bummed about the TRD "limited edition" strut bar not matching, I was about to buy one, that is what got me to thinking about taking it up a notch and spreading the greenness. I keep hoping someone will find something close. Since I make a lot of scion parts, I would def. be interested in matching the other colors, esp. BOP and salsa red. and anything RS 4.0, it's just out of the question ANyone that finds anything, be sure to let me know! thanks
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you could just paint it
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 03:26 AM
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I could, but I really love powdercoat. It is lots more durable, and I get a perfect finish every time. I really dislike having to paint things. When I have to make the REALLY big signs for businesses and such Like 4' x 4' or better, I have to use paint b/c my oven isn't big enough, and it is way more work for less perfect results. Probably guys that can paint well think paint is easier, I just love the powdercoat. I will make anything for anyone that needs painted items, and I have done that quite a few times also, if anyone is interested.
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yea powdercoating holds up better, we have a booth in arkansas that can pc 10 foot beams
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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an oven that big is a dream for me that I am going to try to accomplish this year. We'll see, there isn't a powdercoat shop anywhere around me, and I am in the heart of oilfield country, so I think I could pay it off, a good one will be 50k though...
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