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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Just flat, no gloss, I wonder if shooting some clear coat on top would make it last longer.
Give it a coat of satin clear.
Then you will at least have a chance of washing the heavy bugs off.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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That looks fantastic! I would have bought a blacked out truck if available. Time to dust off the hvlp and get some new paint. Thanks for the motivation!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Would love to see pics when it's all reassembled. Plastidip holds up really well, the beauty of it too, is it just rubs off if you don't like it! The tuner guys love using it on their cars, and I've used it on my Audi back when I had it
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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I'll try and get a pic of it all reassembled soon, my truck is covered in bugs right now.

The plasti dip is holding up perfectly so far.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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cuz OUR trucks never have bugs on 'em. C'mon...let me see the AWESOME.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? I couldn't resist after seeing the pics of yours, I did the side badges on my truck. They popped apart in 3 pieces making quick work of it.

It turned out awesome in my opinion:



Once you get the emblem off (takes 2 seconds, just pull), I used the set below from Harbor Freight to pry the tabs and separate the F350 piece and outer chrome ring from the main piece.

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-66836.html
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Matt,

LIKE IT! I'm considering the same and wonder how hard it would be to add the body color to the inside of the F350 letters and the others below it.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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If you have the time and patience, I'd imagine it wouldn't be too difficult.

The F350 piece separates from the main piece, as does the outer "ring" that has "Lariat" and "Superduty" on it. You'd just have to tape it meticulously, which is a trait I lack.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Matt,

LIKE IT! I'm considering the same and wonder how hard it would be to add the body color to the inside of the F350 letters and the others below it.
Tape the whole piece off, then follow the indent of the letters with a razor, take a while, but would look awesome.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Right on Bullet, looks good for sure.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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cuz OUR trucks never have bugs on 'em. C'mon...let me see the AWESOME.
Haha, ok here we go, bugs, dirt and all!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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I think some black rims are needed very soon...



 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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Bravo man...that turned out great! I like the cargo too...
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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That looks sharp. I need to look up some videos on removing the grill.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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That looks sharp. I need to look up some videos on removing the grill.
You remove the top 4 10mm fasteners, pull slightly toward you at the top and then push down on the retaining clips at the bottom with a flat blade screw driver. It's not even 5 minutes once you know what you are doing. Here is Epic's super awesome (as usual) video. I miss him hanging around here

 
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