Improved Engine Cover! - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Jun 30, 2010 | 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkSedan4me

^any paint should hold off without flaking off but I suggest taking it to the pros

The steps that he listed above don't seem too hard to follow, but how much would something like that cost lol?

Jun 30, 2010 | 07:17 PM

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^ if you do it yourself about 10-15 bucks in materials, if a bodyshop does it 50-80$

Jul 1, 2010 | 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkSedan4me

^ if you do it yourself about 10-15 bucks in materials, if a bodyshop does it 50-80$

Then I will definitely do it myself haha.

Jul 12, 2010 | 12:43 PM

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I had mine done professionally. I love the way it turned out.

Feb 13, 2011 | 04:23 AM

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Where do you get the vinyl strip?

Feb 13, 2011 | 09:21 AM

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^ I think I got it at AutoZone its just vinyl pin striping. I lost the Infiniti Emblem so if anyone has one laying around PM me, if I cant find one I'll probably just fill it in.

Feb 13, 2011 | 02:18 PM

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Oh sweet. That'll be easy then lol. Thought that i'd have to order it from somewhere or something.

Thanks!

Feb 13, 2011 | 02:44 PM

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Nice job. I went the Z-cover route, painted body colour along with the battery/brake covers (all with rattle can). I also filled the Nissan 'hamburger' and laid on a Fuji with a little CF cloth backing: