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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Just put on the smoothie engine covers in MY. Great color match and paint quality- actually surprised me, Free oil cap too.

Passenger side could be done by one armed monkey.

Drivers side made me feel like that one armed monkey.

Thankfully there is masking tape and all went well. Will post pics when I find out how to.
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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Yep...the drivers side coil cover is a PITA to remove or install...blue painters tape is a must! But with that said...and even thought I am not a real big bling bling person...I have to admit I like the visual improvement>>>
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Just put on the smoothie engine covers in MY. Great color match and paint quality- actually surprised me, Free oil cap too.

Passenger side could be done by one armed monkey.

Drivers side made me feel like that one armed monkey.

Thankfully there is masking tape and all went well. Will post pics when I find out how to.
...did mine in red on my LMB vette. Sure brightens up the engine bay. Waiting to apply the SS letters next. Blue looks good too.

Also had quite a time installing the left cover, tape really helped preserve the finish.

I also painted the logo on the air intake to match the logo colours... nice and subtle.

Dealer obliged by painting mine for $50. Also added some flex into the paint so it would not crack.
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