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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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So any of you guys have a idea what I should do for a plenium cover?

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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tommybells
So any of you guys have a idea what I should do for a plenium cover?

http://www.creativeenginecovers.com/c5chrome1.html

Check the intake cover on the top of the page. It would add a little bling.
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GB Vette
Did this myself...

This is the best one yet!! IMHO. How about painting me a set of FRC's?
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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some inspiring pics, nice work
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SLIK
This is the best one yet!! IMHO. How about painting me a set of FRC's?
Seen this car at the Ultimate Corvette Party it took best of show. Outstanding Car
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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Once you start ,you can't quit!!! Here is mine.

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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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yall kill me.

anybody wanna see a stock engine bay with, i'm sure, some nice florida dust on it?
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Originally Posted by Gofasterdad
Hope mine looks half as good as yours Zilla - when I'm done.
I agree. It's tastfully done and beautiful.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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Some beautiful workmanship here guys. I really enjoyed looking at these.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Not my engine bay, but I wish it was:





Maybe someday I'll have time to paint my own pieces
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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what kind of paint do you all use and do u have to bake it to get that glow?
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AndrewNguyen
what kind of paint do you all use and do u have to bake it to get that glow?
I know Chad uses House of Kolors and I know he bakes the base coat on (in my case the base color was black. Thats my car he posted the pics of up above). I'm not sure if he bakes them again after he does the flames or not.
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Just a note that the pictures of these awesome engine bays really do not do them justice. You would be amazed at the detail that the picture do not pick up. Such as Iceburgh's blade marks in the ice, Z06- Jim awesome flame job and GB Vette at night when the he turn on the lights

That is why it well worth going to CI VII, you get to see many of these cars and meet great people.
For sure.
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Originally Posted by LKGRenegade22
I know Chad uses House of Kolors and I know he bakes the base coat on (in my case the base color was black. Thats my car he posted the pics of up above). I'm not sure if he bakes them again after he does the flames or not.
Yes, I use HOK. The pieces were "baked" (heated) just to speed up the curing process. Typically, my pieces are baked after the base coat, and then again after clear. It also helps the clear run smoother and set and lay down smooth.
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chad you do some killer work man! by the way, happy birthday...
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by S-friggin-S
chad you do some killer work man! by the way, happy birthday...
Thanks man
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