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Old 03-10-2011, 01:09 PM   #15
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You could have a paint place paint it for you for around $100-$150. I had mine painted by the dealer (the best price I found) and it turned out really good vs $249. It's IOM and CGM so they painted the whole thing with clear on top:


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Old 03-10-2011, 01:10 PM   #16
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I cleaned mine, sanded it with 600grit sand paper, cleaned it again, sprayed adhesive promoter, then the base paint color, then clear.

I think this is how I'll do mine. Any pics?
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Old 03-10-2011, 01:19 PM   #17
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I think this is how I'll do mine. Any pics?
sure! Here's one of the engine cover, and the interior inserts/trim that i did last weekend:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=651

And then i got my RX catch can in, so I took some pictures of that.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=651

Still working on more painting...

edit: these were all taken with my phone. so quality isn't the greatest. It's synergy green.
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Old 03-10-2011, 01:40 PM   #18
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Old 03-10-2011, 02:58 PM   #19
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Engine Cover

Why paint it when you can wrap it for a great price and a much different look?

This is going on my cover..other Hulk one I used was sold to a friend and after 8000 miles looks perfect...

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