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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Just did foil delete.

Finally got around to taking the foil off, and let me tell ya, Ford did not want that stuff to come off. Haven't cleaned it up yet though. I am gonna run and get some adhesive remover tomorrow and some ford blue paint. I was just wondering if anyone might want some pics of the process.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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I know i don't,just kidding. lol. I don't ever want to relive that again. I had to put my tube back on because i was running out of time,still didn't get all of it off. Thats a good idea, pictures tell a thousand words. Alot of people including me asked what foil delete was. Great idea, with pictures.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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i want to do mine and paint them fire engine red.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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As soon as i get the couple spots of fuzz off of mine, thier getting hit with oxford white enamel, same as my truck.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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This is what it looks like right now and I am not looking forward to getting all that fuzz and glue off tomorrow.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Wow, that looks like an all weekend project
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Well I hope ya sprayed some type of solvent on it before bedtime! It'll make it a TON easier to get all the gunk off. I used my drill with a grinder tip on it after I let it soak a couple hours. Good luck!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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Just about an hour job if using acetone or some carb cleaner.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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I used Crown Sol-U-Strip adhesive remover. Made an easy job of it. Here's the thread I started on it with pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...nsulation.html
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:36 AM
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so far it looks good Zack..well worth the effort when its all done..

i used a decal remover that goes into a drill...it just rubbs the glue crap right off...

i did mine candy apple red with dupont auto paint....
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Ron, those look SICK!!! i think i might have to do that color (sorry for stealing the idea). Where did you get the paint and is it called "candy apple red". Another ?... did you paint the spider pipe (name??) that connects to the two IC pipes?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Will, IIRC the rest is painted BLAZE ORANGE (including the valley), to make it easier to spot oil leaks, of course...
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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haha that involves pulling the turbo which is not happening haha (me and Garret don't get along) ahh that would make sense though. brain fart: define IIRC
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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IIRC = "If I Remember Correctly".

Well, not to steal Ron's thunder here, but he upgraded his turbo from the early to the late, so he had the whole top end off.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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I knew that I swear . Still looks good though. Do i needa do anything special with the spider pipe though? Will paint stick good to it
 
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