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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Just got home form the paint shop. WOW It is kick a$$ it is a tri coat paint base is gold mid coat is red and top coat was a heavly pearled clear. Will be wet sanding and buffin in the am then start reassembly will post pics asap. It is about 2 week behind schedual but at least I can take it to ROLLING THUNDER.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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why didnt you take some pictures to share with the rest of us poor bastards?
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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WOW was the color off in the am it was more a rootbeer than red. So we reshot the candy coats 4 more much better. Had a problem with wrinkels in a few spots workin on them now not a big deal start reasembley in the am tomorrw damn getting low on time. I promise pics as soon as it is back together and in the sun.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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you posted telling us about a paint job disaster and then followed up with no pics?

what a waste...........
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Looks good from over here, I say run it as is.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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WOW, thank you.
 
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