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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Hey guys, I got this paint as a joke, but I think I like it. I'll try to get some more pics tomorrow.

Down to the aluminum:


Primered:


Final:
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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Looks good.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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Mmm oysters. Me like oysters.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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same color as mine....
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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i think i like valve covers that match the paint color of the car the best.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mpir3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">same color as mine.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Pics?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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if its aluminum, cant you have it annodized and have it look perfect?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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i kinda like it
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hoosier Daddy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Pics?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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now just take a sander to the vtec logo so its silver and it would be incredible
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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bling?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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looks good.....

same color as my old one.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Nice covers guys Gold is the ****!
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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probably a stupid question but i never noticed before.. how come my (gsr) valve cover just says "dohc vtec" and "honda motor co." while that one has the " " and says "honda"? what engine did those come from?

btw, cover looks good imo
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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B16's have the honda emblem on them.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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did you use high temp paint or no? what did you use to strip the paint?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Aircraft Paint Remover to strip the paint. Best stuff out there, just don't get it on your skin because it will literally start to eat away at it.

I didn't use high temp paint. I probably should've. Not sure if this is gonna last but if not, oh well. Aircraft will remove it in minutes
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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strong island baby
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Iceman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">strong island baby </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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hmmm long island inder your name and an oyster bay sign/box...where are you from on LI? i am 2 minutes from OB in Bayville...anyway, cover looks pretty good...i pick mine up from the powdercoater thursday...i went a little nutty hahaha.

-Mike
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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by the way im at Hofstra and my relatives are in Greenport, hence the

valve cover looks really nice -- definitely different and cleans up the engine bay
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Iceman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">by the way im at Hofstra and my relatives are in Greenport, hence the

valve cover looks really nice -- definitely different and cleans up the engine bay </TD></TR></TABLE>

Lots of ***** at the bars near Hofstra

I'm from North Massapequa.
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hoosier Daddy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Lots of ***** at the bars near Hofstra

I'm from North Massapequa.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha you dont even know -- HO-fstra baby

look, but dont touch haha
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hoosier Daddy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Aircraft Paint Remover to strip the paint. Best stuff out there, just don't get it on your skin because it will literally start to eat away at it.

I didn't use high temp paint. I probably should've. Not sure if this is gonna last but if not, oh well. Aircraft will remove it in minutes </TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks, did you just spray one coat of paint over the primer
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg won &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thanks, did you just spray one coat of paint over the primer</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh no my friend it should be closer to 10 layers..
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