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Purist look away / Better in black

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  1. bigeasy

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    #1 bigeasy, Jul 7, 2014
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    I know I will get some flack for doing this, but my Mondi QV Cab. is well past the concurs stage in life, so I figured I would personalize "Crow" a little. Painted the Air Plenum the same crackle black as what is on the air box and other engine items. My car is a Nero Cab, and love what black does for the Ferrari's.

    After all, Richard Rolling's (sp) from fast and loud said when asked why he painted the F40 black instead of Red. "because black is just bad ass" I agree.
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  2. hank sound

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    #2 hank sound, Jul 7, 2014
    You did a crackling good job, Mark. :):) It looks quite attractive !!!

    Cheers, Hank
     
  3. Wade

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    #3 Wade, Jul 7, 2014
    That looks fantastic! I think that it looks better than stock.

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  4. mulo rampante

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    #4 mulo rampante, Jul 8, 2014
    I agree, it looks fantastic. If you don't mind my asking, what product/procedure did you use? (I have an old car with a painted black wrinkle finish dashboard that needs refurbishment.)
     
  5. hank sound

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    #5 hank sound, Jul 8, 2014
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    Mark, now I know why your newly "crackled" air plenum looks so good. I just spotted your prestine exhaust tips !! I'd bet that your Mondi is as close to perfect, as is humanly possible. Good on ya, mate !!!

    BTW, I'd love to see some pics of your Pagoda. I recently had one but the financial focus could only be on one toy ..... and my Rachel is family - so I sold Ingrid.

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    #6 Robz328, Jul 9, 2014
    Looks excellent!

    I would replace that plenum tube to complete the job:

    http://www.eurospares.co.uk/newPartsList.asp?partNo=118310

    You can also restore it with Restore Black: Bondo Restore Black, 8 fl oz 800: Shop the best Fiberglass Repair at Advance Auto Parts but you will not have the labeling visible.
     
  7. bigeasy

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    #7 bigeasy, Jul 10, 2014
    Thanks! I used the VHT Wrinkle finish spray. Great product and goes on very easy and smooth. You do need to hit it with 2 heavy coats about 30 minutes apart, and let it sit for three days, it takes about 48 hours for the product to harden to a handling level. I did some test sprays first and I was amazed how well it matched the stock air box color and finish.
     
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    #8 mulo rampante, Jul 10, 2014
    Thanks, I'll give it a go. What impresses me most is the uniformity of the finish. I'll definitely try a few practice pieces first.
     

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