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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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looks much better than chrome
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Much nicer.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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looks great what did you use
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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VALSPAR flat black paint. Sanded it down good first.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Looks great, so much better than the chrome. I did the same thing before getting a US spec'd WG fender (without the sausage) from a forum member, got it powdercoated and went LED strip for lights.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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The limpdick light shouldn't be there in the first place but black looks way better, good job!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Looks good, i'm thinking of doing this with mine, but I need to cut the plate holder off first.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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looks good, alot better than stock
 
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