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Old 08-13-2020, 06:07 PM
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My point was that the trim panels I have, it is a metal skin on a plastic backing. You can see the tabs where it is bent around - I'll try to get a picture. I was wondering if the metal skin was ferrous, then I could *actually* case harden it (off the plastic of course). OTOH - that's a heck of a lot of work for minimal appearance gain.
Old 09-07-2020, 10:06 AM
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Man, was hoping to see some labor day sales! Anybody got the DL on any exhaust deals?
Old 10-05-2020, 03:40 PM
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Seem like I found the closest match to the OEM wheel color. It's Chrome by rustoleum, with the right technique and patience results can look even better.



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Once It dries I'll go over it to "fill" the flakes then clean off the excess.
Old 10-05-2020, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BULL
Once It dries I'll go over it to "fill" the flakes then clean off the excess.
This is still one project I didn't get to this year. Metallic graphite wheel paint is just sitting there waiting to be applied to my 20s, but I never seem to get around to them.
Old 10-06-2020, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BULL
Seem like I found the closest match to the OEM wheel color. It's Chrome by rustoleum, with the right technique and patience results can look even better.


Ya I have same wheels and bought them with some pretty rash. I sanded and spot painted with Ford Silver, and it's definitely different. From 10 ft its not really noticeable, but I will probably mask off and paint whole wheel at some point.
Old 10-06-2020, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeroneer1
Ya I have same wheels and bought them with some pretty rash. I sanded and spot painted with Ford Silver, and it's definitely different. From 10 ft its not really noticeable, but I will probably mask off and paint whole wheel at some point.
Same here from afar is not noticeable. I'm pretty sure with some trial/error we will find an option that blends well enough. The OEM wheel appears to be a 2 or 3 stage color, black is the base and either silver and clear follows or silver then pearl then clear.
I suspect that if you approach the rash with black first then follow it with silver it will match better.
Old 10-21-2020, 12:15 PM
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Anyone have their front wheels off for a time? I'd like to see if someone could wiggle the front upper control arm bushings fore and aft so I could compare how loose mine are.

Vids of mine are here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/xSFR9mVoMex732Js6 and https://photos.app.goo.gl/hg9iBNa3LCrZnj2o7
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Originally Posted by rotarymike
Anyone have their front wheels off for a time? I'd like to see if someone could wiggle the front upper control arm bushings fore and aft so I could compare how loose mine are.

Vids of mine are here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/xSFR9mVoMex732Js6 and https://photos.app.goo.gl/hg9iBNa3LCrZnj2o7
Your upper control arm is fine.
It isn't loose, it's the normal rubber bushing deflection.
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So... any advance black friday/cyber monday sale prices? Z1 has a page up here but I'm not sure if that's for this year. 10% on most things that are discounted...
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Originally Posted by rotarymike
So... any advance black friday/cyber monday sale prices? Z1 has a page up here but I'm not sure if that's for this year. 10% on most things that are discounted...
That looks like an old link. Once I click on a product it goes back to the regular price. Z1 is already posting up on Instagram about it and they usually have some good deals. Stillen and Concept Z usually do sales as well for Black Friday.
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Thanks - I'll look on instagram. Bobby needs new stoppers...
Old 12-11-2020, 02:29 PM
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Drive my car today for the first time since Thanksgiving.

Have to say, I really enjoyed it... snow tires notwithstanding.
Old 12-11-2020, 02:40 PM
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What are these snow tires you speak of?


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Those are those neat spiky things on the motorcycle tires in "For Your Eyes Only".
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