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Old 01-04-2016, 03:42 PM   #1
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deflectors painted black (ptm)

I like it... whatdya think?
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Old 01-04-2016, 03:43 PM   #2
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6$ can of rustoleum, matches the black on the Nomad almost perfectly!
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Old 01-04-2016, 04:49 PM   #3
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Old 01-04-2016, 05:15 PM   #4
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Might look nice now but wait until it's covered in bugs. I made new ones for mine from black plastic.
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Old 01-04-2016, 06:18 PM   #5
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Might look nice now but wait until it's covered in bugs. I made new ones for mine from black plastic.
I also made ones from black plexi-glass for the 99' Drifter to match all the blacked out parts it had. looked good.



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Old 01-05-2016, 12:37 AM   #6
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Might look nice now but wait until it's covered in bugs. I made new ones for mine from black plastic.
Paint the back side and no bug problems. They stay shiny.
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Paint the back side and no bug problems. They stay shiny.


What would you prep them with? Would you use any super fine sandpaper?
 
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What would you prep them with? Would you use any super fine sandpaper?
I just cleaned mine with soap and water, dried them and painted the back.
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Old 01-06-2016, 07:52 PM   #9
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Paint the back side and no bug problems. They stay shiny.
+1 this is what I did over 2 years ago, still looks just like I just painted.
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Old 01-04-2016, 05:16 PM   #10
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Good point, will have to wait and see...
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Old 01-04-2016, 06:33 PM   #11
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Yep, definitely like them in black a whole lot better
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