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Old 01-28-2006 | 07:03 PM
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Here some pics of my engine bay bling.



Old 01-28-2006 | 07:05 PM
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Damn...I think I like it! Did you polish the plenum yourself it did you get it done? How much? Looks sweet.
Old 01-28-2006 | 07:07 PM
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Nice look!!
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bling......bling
Old 01-28-2006 | 07:18 PM
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the engine cover, what material? or just chrome paint?
Old 01-28-2006 | 07:21 PM
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can anyone explain to me why the JIC strut bar has only 3 bolts??
Old 01-28-2006 | 07:23 PM
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it has four the other one is under the wire loom
Old 01-28-2006 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by idwin
it has four the other one is under the wire loom
Got it..thx!!
Old 01-28-2006 | 09:37 PM
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That's some serious bling... Nice
Old 01-28-2006 | 09:41 PM
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Nice ice and not rice.
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I am really felling that ...awesome I may bite
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Very nice!

Please also post some of your pics in the Engine Dress Up Gallery as well.

BTW...if you don't mind me asking...What process did you use to paint the cover? Type of Paint?

Curious if this would be a good idea to paint the radiator brace like this or would it flake/chip easily .

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Thanks for the replys guys. The engine cover was done at Classic Components Chrome Plating in Santa Ana. It's what they call a ChromeKote process for plastic parts which takes them 6 weeks to do. They also told me the chrome plating should handle whatever temps the engine cover can take.

I had called around and some places were charging around $500 for the nickle chrome plating (ouch!). They charged me $175. Time will tell if this plating will hold up.
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oh..i know that place.
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HOLLA AT YO BLING! looks nice, esepcialy w/ the emblem!
Old 01-29-2006 | 08:43 AM
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Do not open the hood in daylight. The reflection of the sun might damage your eyes.
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i love it
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Looks gorgeous!
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I'm in love!! .. very nice man


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