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Painting is simple, clean it, light sanding, tape, paint. Add as many layers as you find you need. Results from mine:
I had mine painted mine PG too when I had my JP lip painted. I also had the battery and brake covers done too.
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I had mine painted mine PG too when I had my JP lip painted. I also had the battery and brake covers done too.
I did the Password JDM parts for that, I almost went with painting them and it definitely would have been cheaper. Any pictures of how they came out?
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I did the Password JDM parts for that, I almost went with painting them and it definitely would have been cheaper. Any pictures of how they came out?
They turned out very nice. I'll take some pictures and post them tomorrow.
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Here are some pictures of my engine cover and battery and brake covers. I think I am going to paint the V6 on the engine cover red too.





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