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Black hood? No more. ;) No 56k at all. No chance.

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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It has flaws, WCBF'ers will see them (although it'l have another buffing before then) but altogether, I'm VERY happy with it. It'* actually better than when I bought the car (maybe slightly), and FAR better than it was for the last couple years since i installed the vents.

It'* been nice driving it agian. It'* been a week. Time to tear down the paint booth and clean the garage now. I have work to do on the SLE before I rip the motor out of this one.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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I have this urge to paint my *** black and sit on your hood Bill.

I hope you appreciate what a good job you did. That was a lot of work.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Wow! Excellent job there Bill. She'* looking Sweet!
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Nice work Bill. Looks like it was a fun project! I really want to get professional painting equipment so I can repaint large parts like that too.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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We need a tech article about the proper way to prep and paint parts.

hint hint hint
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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I could write one for a 'garage job', but not as a pro like a couple people here. I'm not sure I'm the right candidate for this.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Looks good, but from what I have been told, you shouldn't be waxing fresh paint for like 90 days.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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This clearcoat has a hardener in it. It'* a 2-part epoxy clear. It'* dry to the touch in 10 minutes. Waxing is fine.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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looks awesome bill!

How bad is it going to make your front bumper look?
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Wow! Nice paint work Mr. Wren!!
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