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11-09-2006, 06:10 PM
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Do you guys think its ricer to paint your engine like some people have? i kinve want to do mine this weekend.. any comments?
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11-09-2006, 06:13 PM
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Just don't go overboard on it. I painted my 2.4L cover but left the ribs shiny, looks pretty neat.
Since you have the 3400, you should paint the cover whatever color your car is, and the letters just shine up to be silvery, or paint them black.
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11-09-2006, 06:27 PM
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it isn't rice, painted engines have been around since the engine itself
here's mine:
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11-09-2006, 06:38 PM
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Looks great, not overdone at all.
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11-09-2006, 08:00 PM
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heres my 3400 with a cover its a little dirty
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11-12-2006, 10:33 AM
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alright so i wanna paint my calipers red but i wanna do my engine and stuff blue. Will that look okay or is it to much color?
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11-12-2006, 11:01 AM
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i'm gonna say too much. pick an accent color and stick w/ it.
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11-12-2006, 11:04 AM
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alright what color does strtryder have on his engine if anything?
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