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Old 11-14-2016, 12:10 PM
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Next up I got the other floor panel in place, then installed the painted side vents.
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...then installed the painted side vents.
That's a detail that I can truly appreciate, as virtually all replica builders leave them in raw alloy or polished stainless (arguably more so for convenience than realism, but many like that look). Yes, they are a PITA to paint properly (speaking from experience), but with the right gun and line pressure you can do them well without sags/drips.
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Old 11-16-2016, 12:59 PM
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That's a detail that I can truly appreciate, as virtually all replica builders leave them in raw alloy or polished stainless...
... other than ERA.
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Old 11-16-2016, 03:55 PM
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That's a detail that I can truly appreciate, as virtually all replica builders leave them in raw alloy or polished stainless (arguably more so for convenience than realism, but many like that look). Yes, they are a PITA to paint properly (speaking from experience), but with the right gun and line pressure you can do them well without sags/drips.
They are truly a paint in the @ss to paint - took 3 tries and a good rub out before I was satisfied with mine.
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Old 11-16-2016, 05:16 PM
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That's a detail that I can truly appreciate, as virtually all replica builders leave them in raw alloy or polished stainless (arguably more so for convenience than realism, but many like that look). Yes, they are a PITA to paint properly (speaking from experience), but with the right gun and line pressure you can do them well without sags/drips.
Some folks prefer polished (or brushed) aluminum, sir.
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Old 11-16-2016, 05:26 PM
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Some folks prefer polished (or brushed) aluminum, sir.
Yes, and some settle for a half-ass shortcut. Doing it right is a bit more difficult.
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Yes, and some settle for a half-ass shortcut. Doing it right is a bit more difficult.
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Old 11-17-2016, 12:14 PM
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I got the rear corner panels of the trunk made up and fitted, put the weather seal on around the trunk opening.
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Old 11-17-2016, 06:27 PM
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You are making fantastic progress! Excellent workmanship.
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