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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Powder coated my tow hook weekend while i was doing a side job. The tow hook was dark to begin with and i probably should have used some Argent Silver on it first but didnt feel like switching powders.

let me know what you think. May try to start doing these for members.

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Here are some pics of the ones ive done:
Mirror red



Translucent blue on argent silver base

https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1194672766


Alvins translucent red on argent silver base (top) and my translucent red no base (bottom)
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....8&d=1199138037



colors i have: (goto eastwoodco.com for examples)

* Architectural Bronze (10226)
* Gold (10163)
* Argent Silver (10102)
* Cast Iron (10095)
* Stamped Steel (10099)
* Cast Aluminum (10097)

Translucent red //no longer offered, may be able to get some in the future
Gloss Black
Translucent Blue
Mirror red
Translucent Purple
Project Mu teal
Gloss black with argent silver sparkle

All translucent colors should have an argent silver base coat. It looks better.
Attached Thumbnails Powder coated oem TOW HOOK-dsc01537.jpg   Powder coated oem TOW HOOK-dsc01536.jpg   Powder coated oem TOW HOOK-dsc01535.jpg  

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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Looks great
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Thats too cool.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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looks good.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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thanks for the compliments guys!

do you think 15 shipped would be a decent price to pc someones tow hook?

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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Looks great. Very expensive mod too.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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^very expensive

i really want to do a few others in various colors, so if anyone wants one done on the cheap just let me know.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CUxtopher
^very expensive

i really want to do a few others in various colors, so if anyone wants one done on the cheap just let me know.
Pretty cool mod. I'd be interested. What colors are available?
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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cool.. and cheap too..
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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I'll take one
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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colors i have:

* Architectural Bronze (10226)
* Gold (10163)
* Argent Silver (10102)
* Cast Iron (10095)
* Stamped Steel (10099)
* Cast Aluminum (10097)

Translucent red //no longer offered, may be able to get some in the future
Gloss Black
Translucent Blue
Mirror red
Translucent Purple
Project Mu teal

All translucent colors should have an argent silver base coat. It looks better.

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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I could go for Sungold Metallic 10342 - PM me know how much you'd charge
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Anodized Blue 10089 If possible
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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sent you guys some pms.

Heres what im thinking:
15 shipped if i have the color on hand
20 shipped if i have to order the custom color (they cost over 13 shipped)
22.50 if you want a translucent color that requires a base coat (argent silver base)

All hooks would get 2 coats minimum and may get a third. All i do for prep is clean and preheat. I mask off the threads as shown to protect them. Turnaround time is the weekend. I would ship them all back out on monday.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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This looks great, nice work! But I must say we're all completely nuts with this modding thing! Why not powder coat the jack and lug wrench and make it a set?
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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hmm, i dont use the jack or the lug wrench so i could pc them...........good idea
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CUxtopher
I also have some anodized red.
I'll take one of those. PM me pricing and what the procedure is for ordering one.

Zip = 77027
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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looks good but blotchy. Is there a way to prevent that?
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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^im looking to try a base coat of argent silver. The anodized red is translucent.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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can someone please explain to me what this mod is for?

<<< newb...thanks
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