XLT to PLATINUM Conversion

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Old 01-08-2013, 03:15 PM
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Standox paint. I usually use Ppg ,but it was a lil pricier an i didnt plan on paying $20 more.
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Thats a tough 2wd Ford. nice work!
Old 01-08-2013, 03:58 PM
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Is that available in rattle can or do you have to use a sprayer?
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They make paint thats transferable into a rattle can. Oxford white should be easy to spray on small panels
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Ok haha thanks. I haven't painted anything except a few bmx bikes back in the day. Would you recommend duplicolor? They have it a AutoZone and it is supposed to match. If I have to go out and buy a bunch of painting equipment I'm better off just payin a shop. By the way your raptor conversion was badass
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Nice work!
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Thanks man! No duplicolor.... Bad results. The rattle can tool is $15, then just buy paint to put in. Clean the can an u can use it again. Just buy some rattle clear... Only for minor pieces
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Cool! Thanks bro u da man keep making these sick trucks!
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Hiya, would you list a final tally of what you did to change it to a platinum? Thx
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Ptm fender flares, door handles, front n rear bumpers, painted the mirrors, platinum leather, chrome body side mouldings, platinum wheels, threw on a leveling kit an 33's to sweeten the deal. All thats left is talgate, grille an emblems.


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