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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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I did mine with the Dupicolor kit. It doesn't come out as smooth as our paint jobs, but the paint evens out and from more than about 2 feet away it looks plenty smooth in my opinion.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Had mine brushed for over two years....here's what they look like.

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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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You can use some chapstick on the letters before painting. It will help the paint come off the letters easier, without too much hacking, sanding or filing.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Brushed Foliatec on mine 4 years ago. Still look nice.



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I used Duplicolor Kit, did 4 coats, came out just fine.

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Patches
Brushed Foliatec on mine 4 years ago. Still look nice.



what is that chrome on the brake pad?! looks damn good?
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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