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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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cool where can i get some to wrap my hood
how did you do yours???
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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I took the hood to this place called MotoSkin in milpitas. They did all the work.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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thought this was a how to? maybe i should do a motor swap how-to and say step 1... bring it to a shop. i got all too excited for this one. lol
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by perseverance &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thought this was a how to? maybe i should do a motor swap how-to and say step 1... bring it to a shop. i got all too excited for this one. lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha x2
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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how much was it and can you buy that shied anywhere?
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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What is venture shield and where can you get it from ?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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misleading title, where's the "HOW TO?"
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGfosho &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">VentureShield is a clear, thermoplastic urethane film made from 100% aliphatic resin. It’s ability to resist yellowing, and offer the highest level of abrasion resistance is unparalleled in the industry. You can get it from Motoskin llc.</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol, do you work for Motoskin or something? Quite the plug there.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fventura03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">misleading title, where's the "HOW TO?"</TD></TR></TABLE>
You do by applying venture shield on the hood with a alcohol solution. If u know any other way to do it please tell me. But thats all i know how to fix it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WihaSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol, do you work for Motoskin or something? Quite the plug there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't work for Motoskin llc but i have friends that do.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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basically all he did was come in here and advertise for some company trying to sell ****

either give a how to or get your marketing schemes outta here
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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well there you have it. Have fun all.


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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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your gonna want to sand the clearcoat like you would to blend panels after a crash. 600 grit wet or dry paper should do the trick, but be careful you cut through to the weave your screwed. then just clear it, wet sand and buff and your done
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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^^^ well someone didn't do any reading, lol.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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With venture shield u dont have to do any sanding, u just apply it and it works like majic
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by perseverance &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thought this was a how to? maybe i should do a motor swap how-to and say step 1... bring it to a shop. i got all too excited for this one. lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

HAHAHAHAHA. Funny Guy
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