engine bling
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: PA
Don't waste your money on stainless. It scratches too easily despite what everyone says. You can keep it waxed, but every little thing will put minute scratches on the surface. Pay more, get good quality chrome from someplace like Creative Engine Covers.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: PA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,992
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From: Naples FL
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2015 C6 of Year Finalist
Thanks, I actually just put on a new one this past weekend. The one in the video is a chromed plastic plenum cover. Problem is the chroming process they used to make this particular cover sucks because the engine heat dulls it after a short while. I went to the extreme with the new one, I purchased an unfinished/unpainted/unchromed plenum cover and sent it to the show chroming facility that I use. It is now perfect.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,979
Likes: 743
From: PA
Thanks, I actually just put on a new one this past weekend. The one in the video is a chromed plastic plenum cover. Problem is the chroming process they used to make this particular cover sucks because the engine heat dulls it after a short while. I went to the extreme with the new one, I purchased an unfinished/unpainted/unchromed plenum cover and sent it to the show chroming facility that I use. It is now perfect.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,992
Likes: 394
From: Naples FL
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2015 C6 of Year Finalist
The new used to be plastic but after the chroming process, being dipped in copper, nickel, and something else I forget it is now metal. A magnet will stick to it. Between buying the product and having it chromed properly it cost me $685.00. I guess if you wanna play you gotta pay.
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Joined: Sep 2014
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From: lake havasu city arizona
Sure no problemo, I also like the show shine look but for me its just being clean.
I have been detailing my recent purchase (2011 G.S. Supersonic blue) over the last 4 days or so and its coming out nice, will post up some pics soon.
On another forum I frequent (Toyota Nation) they have a feature where you can say "Thanks" or "I like that" seems it would be a nice addition to this forum. You just click the icon and that's it, just an idea
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I have been detailing my recent purchase (2011 G.S. Supersonic blue) over the last 4 days or so and its coming out nice, will post up some pics soon.
On another forum I frequent (Toyota Nation) they have a feature where you can say "Thanks" or "I like that" seems it would be a nice addition to this forum. You just click the icon and that's it, just an idea
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 92
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From: Citrus Heights Ca
This is perfect for a white car. It is understated and yet stands out thumbs: It gives me some ideas. Where did you get the painted covers? Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Richmond TX
