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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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Looks sweet, is that pewter? I'm painting my FAST this week, hopefully it turns out good.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Looks sweet, is that pewter? I'm painting my FAST this week, hopefully it turns out good.
yeah its pewter
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Looks good!!
What kind of prepping did you do?
Did you use just a spray can paint or professionally painted?
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Looks really nice...I also like the matching valve covers...my FAST is due back from paint this week, I can't wait to see it...
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very nice!
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looks good!
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That last pic really looks great with the valvecovers and intake painted the same color. Nice color selection
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Originally Posted by XtinctHawk02
Looks good!!
What kind of prepping did you do?
Did you use just a spray can paint or professionally painted?
i sanded it with 300 grit paper, primed it, painted it, clear coated it, with spray cans, turned out pretty good
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Just curious, how did you do the black FAST lettering, with a paint pen?
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Originally Posted by LSUxBlake
Just curious, how did you do the black FAST lettering, with a paint pen?
paint brush
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