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Jan 7, 2020 | 12:22 AM

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jimmystoys

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Well

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Originally Posted by 73 hi-boy 428 fe

I don’t think it looks bad at all. It is just a b$(%# to keep clean and chip/ scratch free.

Well.. it will be my Sunday driver anyways...

Jan 7, 2020 | 08:30 AM

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somethingclever

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Mine is painted silver.

I like it better than black as it really brightens up the engine bay.

Jan 7, 2020 | 11:29 AM

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73 hi-boy 428 fe

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I like the silver look also. I just ordered some samples from KBS for there coatings. Ordered: OEM semi gloss black, aluminum, galvanized and silver. Surely one of them will be close to the original galvanized color so that way I will get the advantage of the durable finish that will be harder to scratch and chip than regular paint. Let me put it another way; one of them IS going to be close enough, lol!

Jan 7, 2020 | 06:32 PM

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flowney

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Some folks, particularly engine swappers, will fabricate a new inner fender out of steel or aluminum that is cleaner looking. Having a plastic fender liner (started in '76) could be an important part of that restyling effort.

Jan 7, 2020 | 08:06 PM

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slashfan7964

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Originally Posted by somethingclever

Mine is painted silver.

I like it better than black as it really brightens up the engine bay.

Wow, I really really like that. I liked that black too, but I may have to consider giving this a go. This is mine currently.

Jan 7, 2020 | 10:08 PM

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jimmystoys

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Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingclever

Mine is painted silver.

I like it better than black as it really brightens up the engine bay.

Ya I do like that clever. Yours really does brighten things up. Don't know if mine would, being darker, but I like the flow of the same color. I do like some of the silverish looking colors that mimic the galvanized look too.

Jan 8, 2020 | 04:10 PM

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mikeo0o0o0

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I sprayed mine with Rustoleum silver hammertone.

Jan 8, 2020 | 04:58 PM

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broktruk

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Looks good. Thats what I was thinking of using myself.

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Jan 8, 2020 | 05:51 PM

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fordguy2100

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Yeah mike you might've just sold me on that when I get around to painting mine.

What was your prep like? And how's it been holding up?

Jan 8, 2020 | 06:13 PM

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Yeah mike you might've just sold me on that when I get around to painting mine.

What was your prep like? And how's it been holding up?

Prep was just degrease with gunk degreaser then scuff with a scotchbrite pad. As far as how it's holding up, I'll let you know when I finish the ol' girl