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Old 11-09-2006, 06:10 PM   #1
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Do you guys think its ricer to paint your engine like some people have? i kinve want to do mine this weekend.. any comments?
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Old 11-09-2006, 06:13 PM   #2
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Just don't go overboard on it. I painted my 2.4L cover but left the ribs shiny, looks pretty neat.

Since you have the 3400, you should paint the cover whatever color your car is, and the letters just shine up to be silvery, or paint them black.
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Old 11-09-2006, 06:27 PM   #3
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it isn't rice, painted engines have been around since the engine itself
here's mine:
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Old 11-09-2006, 06:38 PM   #4
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Looks great, not overdone at all.
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Old 11-09-2006, 08:00 PM   #5
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heres my 3400 with a cover its a little dirty
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Old 11-12-2006, 10:33 AM   #6
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alright so i wanna paint my calipers red but i wanna do my engine and stuff blue. Will that look okay or is it to much color?
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Old 11-12-2006, 11:01 AM   #7
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i'm gonna say too much. pick an accent color and stick w/ it.
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Old 11-12-2006, 11:04 AM   #8
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alright what color does strtryder have on his engine if anything?
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