lets get rusty??

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by cookc, Jan 29, 2008.

  1. cookc

    cookc Member

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    is it a good idea to rat out a maverick? faded flat black primer and pinstripes.
    what do ya think.
     
  2. MikeyBoy

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    i say go for it
     
  3. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Hey man, it's a Maverick, do what makes you happy with it!
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    cookc..........I think you already did!! :D
     
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    sounds like a good plan to me :)
     
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    There is a 18 wheeler dump running on I-80 around Toledo area, all flat and I mean all flat black except for headlights. Looks Great! Lots of good comments on CB!

    Go fo it!
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Sounds tough looking.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    id say no unless its already rusty/needs paint and you dont have enough money, lol
     
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    do it, just make sure you seal the metal before you spray a porus primer on it
     
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    yea, i still have my original paint underneath to protect the metal. the walmart flat black is just for looks ;)
     
  12. robtech

    robtech has a bellybutton

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    i dunno about pinstripes but flatblack is sav
     
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    ..... [SIZE=-1]exactly:rofl2:


    ...by the way, i will post pics when i get my dash pinstriped. to give you an idea look at my shoes @
    http://www.misspinny.com/art-2/work
    [/SIZE]
     
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