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Old 06-01-2006, 03:53 PM
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i have a single gauge pod i want to paint white. What all is needed to do this? I have ideas but would rather know how to do it from someone who has already painted their's.
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Old 06-01-2006, 04:47 PM
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Same as painting any other type of plastic. Do a search for paint and grille. People paint their grilles all the time. You'll find all the information you need.
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Old 06-01-2006, 04:59 PM
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I went by a local auto paint store, they recommend a plastic dye, and dye adhesion
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Old 06-01-2006, 05:18 PM
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VHT makes some stuff just for painting the pods.
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I just used spray paint made for plastic.
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i just bought some white interior paint by duplicolor. Hopefully it will work.
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