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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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That plastic shield killed it for me...started off promising...like stated before, shoulda moulded it.

+1 on Ralliart hazard being the sickness!
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Evoryder
That plastic shield killed it for me...started off promising...like stated before, shoulda moulded it.

+1 on Ralliart hazard being the sickness!

It's not pretty.....but it's functional for now!

Anyone have tips on how to learn to use fiberglass and do custom molds, let me know. Would love to try it out.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by zwampy
It's not pretty.....but it's functional for now!

Anyone have tips on how to learn to use fiberglass and do custom molds, let me know. Would love to try it out.
I didn't use fiberglass for my setup, but i did you painters putty and molded, sanded and painted...i would like to use fiberglass @ 1 point...
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Evoryder
I didn't use fiberglass for my setup, but i did you painters putty and molded, sanded and painted...i would like to use fiberglass @ 1 point...
Did you do the same setup as me? Mind taking some pics and showing us your work. I would like to see how you did it and possibly use the same approach.

I have a spare vent surround sitting at home that i can play around with.
Also, the putty i can pick up from a Lowe's or a Home Depot right?
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by zwampy
Did you do the same setup as me? Mind taking some pics and showing us your work. I would like to see how you did it and possibly use the same approach.

I have a spare vent surround sitting at home that i can play around with.
Also, the putty i can pick up from a Lowe's or a Home Depot right?
I did finish mine the other day, I redid my Turbo timer where the stock clock goes. No boost gauge. I'll snap some pix today or tomorrow
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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pictures as promised:





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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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That is so badass!

Can you please give me a list of what you bought and how you did it....like a bullet point list so i have a guide.....i think i will try to do the same....thank You!
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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I just purchased spotputty(quick dry) from a local autopart store. Sand paper, 100, 800 grit sand paper, paint(Paint color shown is black w/ metal flakes) and clear coat.

Sand and mold...till smooth. My only gripe is that i didn't adjust it 100% level so the left side protrudes a little more than the right...glare is not bad, i can read the numbers(i have it hooked up to my ECU speed signal)

Few pics below of the process:




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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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i think you need to use less putty next time
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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^ eh?
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