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01-17-2011, 12:52 PM
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I'm very proud to be a non-blingy non-chrome kinda guy.  |
...and ah, what do we called a mirror-polished, whole freakin' car??? 
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01-17-2011, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
...and ah, what do we called a mirror-polished, whole freakin' car??? |
I haven't really thought of a name for my car yet.  |
01-17-2011, 02:54 PM
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I haven't really thought of a name for my car yet. |
I would think- "Unmolested"... 
About 10 seasons ago, I had my polished stainless coated with Dupont 800 black ceramic. It's held-up well but the stones have caused chipping in the coat and it dulled from satin to flat.
How does the VHT hold up? I know the black lasts but will it flake and chip every season? Is blasting first the only helpful thing for adhesion?
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01-17-2011, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
I would think- "Unmolested"...
About 10 seasons ago, I had my polished stainless coated with Dupont 800 black ceramic. It's held-up well but the stones have caused chipping in the coat and it dulled from satin to flat.
How does the VHT hold up? I know the black lasts but will it flake and chip every season? Is blasting first the only helpful thing for adhesion? |
I was thinking more like "Undriven."
(Note: I did have my car out and about both Saturday and Sunday).
Chas, mine were shipped off and coated by the shop that did my install. I wish I had their name in my notes, but I don't. The shop that did the install said to just get them flat black, since they will always go that direction anyway. Mine have held up very nicely with car residing in garage.  |
01-17-2011, 04:07 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I was thinking more like "Undriven."
(Note: I did have my car out and about both Saturday and Sunday).
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I was thinking "Virgin".
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01-17-2011, 05:05 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: # 757 ERA 427 SC , 482 Al. big block
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I bet someone who is better at math than I am , could come up with a formula that proves black pipes are definitely faster than any others .... also , changing the headlight chrome rings this winter to semi gloss black ... to go with the black pipes , roll bar and quick jacks . Maybe that will help top end ???
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01-17-2011, 05:45 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster 351W, T5, Red & White
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Buzz........ Swain's coating then painting black adds to the MPH, easy touch up as the ceramic coating is the texture of medium/rough sandpaper
http://www.swaintech.com/store.asp?pid=10969
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01-17-2011, 11:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Here you go............
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Originally Posted by Bobcat
I bet someone who is better at math than I am , could come up with a formula that proves black pipes are definitely faster than any others .... ???
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[V=MC 3]T whereby, V=vector, [a quantity possessing both magnitude and direction, which is proportional to the magnitude and thrust. M= magnitude, C=color: cubed, and T=thrust. Its really simple quantum physics applied to automotive sciences.
Of course it will also depend on the exact location of the accelerator in conjunction to the amount of power your engine puts out in addition to the level of testosterone you have, related to the distance between your car and the cop chasing you..   tin-man
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01-17-2011, 10:50 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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I haven't really thought of a name for my car yet. |
will it be she or he? tin-man
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01-17-2011, 02:25 PM
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...and ah, what do we called a mirror-polished, whole freakin' car??? |
As long as it has flat black side pipes? *****'n! That's what you call it.
DD
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01-17-2011, 02:54 PM
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Buzz, you finally figured this out.  |
01-17-2011, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
...and ah, what do we called a mirror-polished, whole freakin' car??? |
awesome, to be sure. tin-man
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