The red clear is one part of a two can system for colorizing engine parts, made by Duplicolor. I think the name is "Metal Cast" I bought it to do some engine parts, and thought about it while I was painting the *****. I believe it comes in red, blue, yellow, and green(not 100% sure on the green, though). The paint on the ***** is also Duplicolor, brilliant silver and clear from the small factory match cans.,,,,98

 

98,
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you have WAY too much time on your hands...
That said, nice mod...

 

,,,,98

 

I don't mean to be a copycat....well maybe I do, but I'm thinking about doing that as well(unless it copywrited), but in a different color...did you have to pull the whole dash off to get to the ***** or can you just pull them right off?

 

Mine were HARD to pull off, but yes they just pull off. Mine were polished smooth from use. It helps if you wiggle them sideways while you pull. Anyone that feels inclined to do this, go right ahead. I posted it as an idea for a cheap mod only, don't care who uses it,,,,98

 

where'd you get the duplicolor? do you know how much it costs? i was thinkin about doin the levers on the seats, so i dont have to pay for the harley ones i was thinking about chromer, but i'm still thinkin about what to do...would chromer work well? thanks 98 & others

 

The Metal Cast is about 4 or 5 bucks a can, they are the full size cans. The small body color spray cans aren't much at all, about 2 or 3 dollars a can. They are both available at most auto parts stores like Pep Boys or Autozone.,,,98

http://www.duplicolor.com

 

I just read on the duplicolor site that you can use it on brake calipers!! Hmmmmmmm,,,,,98

 

i see that instant chrome...it looks like thats what i wanna get...either that or the silver like 98...which do you guys think'll look the best? should i sand the *****? lemme know...thanks!

 

I roughed mine up a little. You don't have to go crazy on them, even a scotchbrite pad would be enough to hold paint on them. Do light coats on the silver to make sure it doesn't run. The clear, only enough on one coat to make it glossy. I was stuck in a high rise when I did mine, so I used a hairdryer to force dry each coat during the painting. You don't have to do that, but makes it go a little faster. Washing the ***** with dishwashing soap and water helps cut down on oil from your hands, which causes fisheyes. Good luck!!,,,,98

 

I usually stay away from those "chrome" sprays. They go on VERY heavily, which makes it run unless your real careful. They also only look that good until they dry in my experience. They end up looking kind of cheesy,,,,98

 

i think i will stick with the silver it looks pretty sweet on your truck! i'm thinkin of doin the handles and buttons on the doors and gettin some wood trim...i think it will look pretty sweet, but i'm not sure. it should look awesome! im gonna work on it after i try to get my alpine head unit. we'll see!!

thanks 98

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KRSC02 - I saw in your sig that you have an Italian air horn - what kind, where did you get it, and how much??? I thought about doing that a while ago, but never knew what to look for.

 

i dont remember the brand, but its a good horn...right now it is connected to the alarm, and today im going to the installer and having him connect it to the push horn too. he had to mount it behind the grille, because there was no other place that he could mount it. it was $90 installed. there ya go...(i know its a lil off topic...sorry bout that)


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KRSC02 - Thanks for the info - if you don't mind, could you find out what kind it is?? I would like to order one, but I want to make sure to get one that sounds good.