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Under my hood.

Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Under my hood.

I just painted some plastic under the hood, my right side looks like it needs more color.
I’m not sure if I should go with red or silver.






Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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looks pretty damn good
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Paint the top of your stock air box red.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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It needs a CAI...
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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I really like that red!
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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agreed, a some chrome on a CAI would look good, but you could also paint the airbox that red, either way it looks good.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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If he has a CAI the air box goes away. (not necessarily the intake over the radiator)
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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What brand/color paint did you use?
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Looks great...nice job..now do CAI!
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Looks good..!

I just did mine a couple weeks ago.

Im still debating on painting my CAI or not...



Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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what peint and stuff did you guys use. clear coats and so on. what paint process did you use. sand the plastic, wet sanding so on ?
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Fresh *** engine bays guys! haha
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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My underhood:

Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Wow turned out really nice..like how you matched the paint with the car
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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NmexMAX would say LR MAF w/tune...

I say paint your battery holder red and call it a day
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Mine

Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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showoff lol
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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woah, when did you get that intake that has the filter on the top?



Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
woah, when did you get that intake that has the filter on the top?



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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JRoX85
showoff lol
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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I really like that red!
Me too, looks great ap53, nice job
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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I have been working on mine on and off for the past couple of weeks and it is coming together I think. Waiting on my polished Injen CAI and I am still debating which STB to get. All of the above look really good especially yours Chern. Hope to have me a turbo in the near future.






The blue is darker than what it looks in the pictures and it is a anodized look on the finish and all silver pieces are metallic.

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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hilbe
It needs a CAI...
+1... BUT if u dont want one, then paint your stock
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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here's mine
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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I used Dupli Color Metal specks and the clear top from Dupli Color as well, I’m acutely surprised how nice the color looks.

Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Ok - this bug has officially caught me and I want to do it on mine. How are you guys painting the V6/3.5/Nissan letters? They are coming out perfect....
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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wow all of your cars came out hott... I just bought my max a month and a half ago soo i have alot of stuff planned to this babyyy
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by larsim
Ok - this bug has officially caught me and I want to do it on mine. How are you guys painting the V6/3.5/Nissan letters? They are coming out perfect....
I painted the lettering first let it dry and then taped over the lettering and trimmed tape to the edges of the letters. Logo, just tape it up and cut out the letters. Apply alot of pressure to the tape so you can see the edge where to trim and use a very sharp knife. Someone else might direct you to an easier way but this works. Good luck with your project.
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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07 graymax got any bigger pics?
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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ap53, I love the grill. and the engine looks nice
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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i'll take some tomorrow ok taz and yes i'll make sure the tower brace is visable
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 07 Graymax




here's mine

Looks sweet, wish the picture was bigger!!!
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ap53
I just painted some plastic under the hood, my right side looks like it needs more color.
I’m not sure if I should go with red or silver.






I'm imagining how awesome your engine bay would look with a CAI...
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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I'm imagining how awesome your engine bay would look with a CAI...

Man I hate you chern …. Just kidding, I think you are right I do need one, all I have to do is make sure that my wife does not see the brown man bringing the box to the house.
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wildman04
I painted the lettering first let it dry and then taped over the lettering and trimmed tape to the edges of the letters. Logo, just tape it up and cut out the letters. Apply alot of pressure to the tape so you can see the edge where to trim and use a very sharp knife. Someone else might direct you to an easier way but this works. Good luck with your project.
Thank you sir!
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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i'll take some tomorrow ok taz and yes i'll make sure the tower brace is visable
Lol, I actually just like the black and polished theme and wanted to see more, no Racingline promotion intended,But always welcome
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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so i asked a question earlier but only one person responded. what paint did you guys use, and what process, or cleaning b4 paint, sanding b4 paint or so on.
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Man I hate you chern …. Just kidding, I think you are right I do need one, all I have to do is make sure that my wife does not see the brown man bringing the box to the house.
Have it sent to your work address, installed then if she asks, follow an age old mens phrase: Deny, Deny, Deny...
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jreilly04
so i asked a question earlier but only one person responded. what paint did you guys use, and what process, or cleaning b4 paint, sanding b4 paint or so on.
I think I remember reading a post while ago that said you didn't have to sand.... I am interested in this too so I can paint mine ..... KCMaxx, Ap53?

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