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Old 09-06-2007, 06:12 AM   #1
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Restore a fan shroud???

Anybody ever restored a factory fan shroud? What works best to give that factory fresh look? Thanks
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Old 09-06-2007, 08:25 AM   #2
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Re: Paint a fan shroud???

I painted mine with Krylon Fusion paint. It's supposed to adhere to plastic, and all other types of surfaces. I've been happy with they way it turned out. All I did prep wise was to clean it really good, then lightly hit it with some fine sandpaper.
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Old 09-07-2007, 02:53 AM   #3
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Re: Paint a fan shroud???

mine was not a solid color to start with it was kinda marbelly. a just cleaned it real good and clear coated it just like i did my ac box
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Old 09-07-2007, 06:13 AM   #4
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Re: Paint a fan shroud???

Thanks for the input. How does it look with clearcoat? Any pictures?
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Old 09-07-2007, 07:12 AM   #5
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Re: Paint a fan shroud???

^ + 1 for pictures.
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Old 09-08-2007, 12:43 AM   #6
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Re: Paint a fan shroud???

heres the pics guys sorry it took so long i have a hard time with pics
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