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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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Black wrinkle paint with clear coat over unpainted metal
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 05:26 PM
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mlm0,

Are the fins unpainted with clear? Did you repaint the logo or just clean it up?

It looks pretty nice!

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mlm0,

Are the fins unpainted with clear? Did you repaint the logo or just clean it up?

It looks pretty nice!

WEK

fins are are just clear coated. Logo was replaced a short time ago so I did nothing to it
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Nice idea!!
good job.
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mlm0,

My engine bay has had no love. I need to tackle that next. It would be very helpful to see a nice clean one, if you don't mind.

Thanks,

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When I get covers back on I will post pictures


My engine bay has had no love. I need to tackle that next. It would be very helpful to see a nice clean one, if you don't mind.

Thanks,

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