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  • #16
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    The clear coat I use is the exact same I have on my truck. The clearcoat gives it gloss and pertects it as a car's base coat would. So for interior items you never have to worry about it fading or anything. For the inside door handles I am using 3 coats of clear since they see the most abuse. Everything else got 2 coats. The shaker Intake for my Hood will recieve 4-5 to match the gloss of the hood.

    Pretty much any patterns are availabe. From carbon fiber, animal print, wood grain, marble, ect.

    Before dipping the part has to be sanded down to a smooth finish and than sprayed with at least two solid coats of base paint. Than the item is dipped, rinsed under a warm shower, and than cleared once fully dried. Prep work is very important to the final product and the basecoat is key as it's the background color to the pattern.

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    • #17
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      Only got a couple new things done since the last time. Might be able to finish up everything tomorrow night.


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      • #18
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        I think your interior is going to look great. Can't wait to see it all finished.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #19
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          That looks awesome. I'd love to have some pieces on my ranger done in carbon fiber if you ever get rolling where you can do stuff for others.

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          • #20
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            That process is really cool. All your stuff looks awesome.
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            • #21
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              Thank You! Everythings been turing out perfect so far. The next projects I have planned is my viper brake swap and a full set of custom billet pullies. Just been trying to get the truck ready for next years shows so I have a couple new things done to it. There is also a chance I'll offer some services in the spring and summer for those who are interested.

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              • #22
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                I'm definitely interested in it and your pieces look much nicer than those glue on dash kits some companies make plus you can treat the whole part not just trim pieces. Keep us posted on when you feel you'd be ready to do some stuff for other people.

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                • #23
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                  I can't wait to see it all back together, Andrew. Thanks for explaining the steps involved.


                  Colin
                  A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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                  • #24
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                    Finally Finished dipping. Just have to clear a couple things tomorrow and I'll be putting everything back on the truck:




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                    • #25
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                      • #26
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                        Looks Cool.
                        Brian

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                        • #27
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                          It's been a crazy past few months but I finally got around to wetsand some stuff tonight and giving it a good hand buff. Going to take a lot of time and sore wrist and elbows but it will be worth it. Just a little teaser:

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                          • #28
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                            Your little teaser looks great.
                            quality creates its own demand

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                            • #29
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                              Can't wait for more!


















                              No, seriously. I can't wait. Hurry up already!!!!!!



                              Colin
                              A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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                              • #30
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                                I'll get some once it's all back together soon lol Still working on hand buffing the dash (PITA) and am going to wetsand the shaker intake tonight and buff it. The door handles and ect. won't be wetsanded and buffed as the clear coat layed pretty flat on all the smaller items.

                                Here's the other painting project I've got going on as well. Did a spray in bed liner and molded a Viper snake head into the bed that lights up blue. (Goes with the viper theme of the truck... another reason why I used snakeskin on everything)



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