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Old May 8, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Just finished mine. Then i realized i didn't do the rear door handles.Click image for larger version

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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Greens not match but close enough for now until I find the real gecko green
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Fyrefighter
Greens not match but close enough for now until I find the real gecko green
Your dealer can order the paint to factory match in a spray can...
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Old May 15, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackbelt Chick

Your dealer can order the paint to factory match in a spray can...
How much are they and I realized this after I read this thread
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Old May 15, 2012 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Fyrefighter

How much are they and I realized this after I read this thread
Around $8-$10 I think. I did my vent rings, door trim and grab bar pieces with one can. 2 coats of primer, 2 of paint and 2 of clear.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ShadedOutDoors
I got factory paint from the dealer its like 10 bucks for a small can tho. heres how mine came out.
Was it easy to paint the spokes on the steering wheel?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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Has anyone had problems with there paint getting scratched, chipping, etc ?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BrowHeezy
Was it easy to paint the spokes on the steering wheel?
If you take them off, they are easy. Takes a little more time than the trim rings due to their shape, but they are not difficult. I did plastidip on mine and just have to be careful to not gouge when putting them back on. Couple of my tabs broke on the spokes, so I will be doing some gluing as well.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SlavKO

If you take them off, they are easy. Takes a little more time than the trim rings due to their shape, but they are not difficult. I did plastidip on mine and just have to be careful to not gouge when putting them back on. Couple of my tabs broke on the spokes, so I will be doing some gluing as well.
I like it, looks awesome, you did a good job. I may have to give that one a shot. Thanks!
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Old May 18, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbelt Chick

Around $8-$10 I think. I did my vent rings, door trim and grab bar pieces with one can. 2 coats of primer, 2 of paint and 2 of clear.
thank you Got my green fixed. And painted rims. Nxt is gauge cluster and speakers when my paint can comes in. Got my supplies for grill that will b done soon
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