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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Default Front strut bar painting

have anyone done that?? is it pretty easy to take off ??

red is the color i picked

what kind of paint?? (the stock one is black finish...do i have to sand it down then primer and then paint??)

pointer and help please thanks
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Default Very easy mod. Just unbolt it. I had mine powder coated at a local shop.

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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Default It comes out easily, unbolt, sand it down, prime it

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I used Red engine paint, takes the heat well. no issues, no cracking or peeling. Very common mod, in some great colors as well. The new stainless braces look great too, but will cost you more!
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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Any kind of spray Enamel. removes easily, 13mm. Sand briefly, spray.
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Default Re: It comes out easily, unbolt, sand it down, prime it

very nice THANKS
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