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    been brightning up my engine bay over the last few week ends to get a way from the boring black.im happy with the outcome but need to redo my battery cover as im not happy with the finish.
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    Like that mate, air box needs doing next

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    ye im thinking that aswell mark bit more difficult though. cheers mate.

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    Looking good fella. Looks like I've started summat

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    @peelmeister i did think of you when i saw it

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    i like the colour in the middle, breaks it up and makes the silver kinda brighter.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by peelmeister View Post
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    sorry mate! but ye yours got me thinking lol.

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    No worries at all fella. The airbox is harder with it being dimpled. I had mine built up with primer to a give a smooth finish just like the battery cover. Keep up the good work, you'll be showing the engine bay off at every opportunity now. Nice one.


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    Quote Originally Posted by peelmeister View Post
    No worries at all fella. The airbox is harder with it being dimpled. I had mine built up with primer to a give a smooth finish just like the battery cover. Keep up the good work, you'll be showing the engine bay off at every opportunity now. Nice one.


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    cheers buddy that does look good. next job then for me lol

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    I didn't high build the 2.2, just went crazy with the orbital and 80 grit

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