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Old 02-21-2005, 09:10 AM
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Go my FRCs installed. Now it is time to start polishing ****!

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You're off to a great start.
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Mmmm, very nice. I can't wait for my FRC's to come in!!
Looking good!!
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looks great
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Looks good! I want to get a set of FRC's like that someday, never seem to have the extra cash though.
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Looks good man, its time for me to start polishing too!! Car shows just around the corner....
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Are those a Parbreak special?

Is the TransAm on the FRC's a black door emblem with a chrome overlay? Can't tell from the pic
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Have the intake painted Silver like the STB and get a NBM throttleBody and MAF Ends from Jantzer. I had my intake painted black and get alot of compliments on it. Just make sure you have it done by a professional who can sand it down and extact the oils so it turns out smooth. Mine looks like the paint on the outside of the car.
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Originally Posted by No Juice
Are those a Parbreak special?

Is the TransAm on the FRC's a black door emblem with a chrome overlay? Can't tell from the pic
Yes and Yes
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How do you guys polish some of the smaller stuff and other components in your engine compartment?
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I take mine to a polishing/plating shop and let them do it.

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Todd taught me.

Todd also did a nice write up
http://groups.msn.com/camaro2001ss/polishinghowto.msn

It requires a little practice and alot of patience. The more you do the better you get.
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Originally Posted by rctreece
Go my FRCs installed. Now it is time to start polishing ****!

how did u paint the air box?
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Thanks for the tips, I dont know if i should even try some of that type of polishing.It sure doesn't look easy.
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Byran Fletcher did all the paint work and the TAs on the FRC are OEM door with chrome covers. I am going to polish everthing I can and get as much as possible chrome plated. Thanks for the complements.
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Once you start polishing, there's no turning back!! Check out Todd's thread on polishing.



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