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Old 07-24-2013, 02:29 PM
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Another crazy color transformation to the FX4
So i got bored AGAIN. Decided to change the whole color scheme of my truck. Interior, exterior, suspension, an rims.

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Old 07-24-2013, 02:59 PM
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Took the wrap off during the weekend. There is so much sticky glue/residue on the whole thing.

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Old 07-24-2013, 03:01 PM
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Took out the grille, white primered some edges.

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Old 07-24-2013, 03:35 PM
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That's certainly different... If you like it, that's all that counts...
 
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Old 07-24-2013, 03:41 PM
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Um its not done...
 
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Old 07-24-2013, 03:48 PM
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^

I was going to say the primer doesn't really blend well with the rest of the paint scheme.
 
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Old 07-24-2013, 08:14 PM
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Took of the grille, removed all the lil bolts. Sanded it down an sprayed a white base coat.

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Old 07-24-2013, 08:14 PM
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Painted it orange with satin clear

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Old 07-24-2013, 08:15 PM
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Also painted the Tuscany cladding trim orange

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Old 07-24-2013, 08:16 PM
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With the bolts installed back on

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Old 07-25-2013, 10:03 AM
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Police are going to think you are trying to hide from them!
 
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Old 07-25-2013, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ajsturtz
Police are going to think you are trying to hide from them!
In bright green and orange paint?
 
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Old 07-25-2013, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ajsturtz
Police are going to think you are trying to hide from them!
Yea i know lol!

That green is too bright though. Cant wait to get the Atlas though!
 
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Old 07-27-2013, 03:42 PM
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Old 07-27-2013, 04:23 PM
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Wow Mike, when you get bored paint happens. Looking forward to the results.
 
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