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sparky 10-14-2012 08:45 PM
Is the strut painted or powdercoated from the factory? Just curious how a rattle can paint job would turn out on it. Has anyone done this, if so post a pic.

Japanjay 10-14-2012 09:28 PM
I would give a light scuff with some sand paper to help with the holding and then just multiple very light coats until it is even. But I got mine powdercoated for $60 so to me that is more than cheap enough to not waste a full day trying to rattle can and also it look perfect in the end. Not saying you cant with a rattle can, oh you can, but it takes the better part of a day if not 2 to get it even and looking professional, and odds are if you have never done it before it wont come out perfect the first time.

Japanjay 10-14-2012 09:30 PM
I kinda regret not getting a white Z. The infinite color combos is nice. The little bit of red pops nicely, and is the lettering vinyle or paint?

Mike 10-14-2012 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Japanjay (Post 1961708)
I kinda regret not getting a white Z. The infinite color combos is nice. The little bit of red pops nicely, and is the lettering vinyle or paint?
I don't remember if I used a vinyl sticker or stencil and paint, but in either case its under a powdercoat clearcoat.

I also did
http://thepowdercoater.com/gallery/a...trut_Brace.jpg

mine in m black,
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/3457/dsc01139o.jpg

and a few other members here

Japanjay 10-14-2012 11:30 PM
Mind if I steal the hood latch idea from ya? Looks nice under the hood too. Guessing the wording is Powdercoating by Mike? What do you normally charge for the strut to be done?

axmea? 10-14-2012 11:31 PM
I like how it pops in engine bay. Your color combo is nice and straight out of the color wheel but what is written on that bar is not classy at all.

Mike 10-15-2012 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Japanjay (Post 1961965)
Mind if I steal the hood latch idea from ya? Looks nice under the hood too. Guessing the wording is Powdercoating by Mike? What do you normally charge for the strut to be done?
no, not at all, you can do that. It actually says Customs by Mike, which is my registered business name. I charge 100 for the bar.

LukasC 10-15-2012 09:29 AM
3 Attachment(s)
This is what i had done. Attachment 55934Attachment 55936

theDreamer 10-15-2012 09:35 AM
How well does the color hold up with all the heat?

daisuke149 10-15-2012 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1962321)
How well does the color hold up with all the heat?
the white is still perfectly white after a good cleaning in a long time.

theDreamer 10-15-2012 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by daisuke149 (Post 1962470)
the white is still perfectly white after a good cleaning in a long time.
Good to know, you did powdercoating?

daisuke149 10-15-2012 11:00 AM
Yup. Mike did mine maybe almost 2 years ago actually and its still perfect.

Mr&Mrs 10-15-2012 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1962321)
How well does the color hold up with all the heat?
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1962472)
Good to know, you did powdercoating?
I wonder about paint which is what im using. Has anyone just used paint yet? Or am I the guinea pig? Lol

Kingbaby 10-15-2012 02:56 PM
the white is win!

sparky 10-15-2012 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs (Post 1962729)
I wonder about paint which is what im using. Has anyone just used paint yet? Or am I the guinea pig? Lol
Post up when you're done so I know if I should do it or not. :rofl2:


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