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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 07:57 PM
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Up until last week we have had these covers painted for us. That painter did a very good job and we sold a lot of covers. I was not satisfied with the way these covers were produced even though they were of excellent quality. We now have the ability to paint these inhouse so we have more options as to the colors choices for the side rails and lettering. The lettering can be Edge Red or Rapid Blue or any other GM color. We are also shooting a matte clear on the basic covers plus a gloss clear on the side rails so these covers have some protection. The flags are still done by hand.
There is a new design with the hydrocarbon that will compliment those GM engine appearance covers too. Those multi colored covers will get the full glossy clear coat treatment.
We took these covers to the next level and like the results. Pricing stays the same which is a good thing going forward. I just wanted to bring you up to speed on where we are with producing these.



And of course our own design engine appearance cover too!




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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 10:32 PM
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I know mine just shipped and may even be one of these in the photo.....can’t wait and it may arrive the same day as the C8.

You guys do great work from what I’ve seen.
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 09:31 AM
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I've seen plenty of members pissing about with each other, having supporting vendors do it is certainly different.
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 10:14 AM
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Great looking engine appearance design package to go with the engine cover.
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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Great looking covers it almost makes me wish I had a coupe.
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 11:36 AM
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I just ordered the side pieces. If I like them, the engine cover is next
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 07:27 PM
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They are just Beautiful! Well done.
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Excellent job and the covers will look amazing in the engine bay.
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