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Homer's 1990 240 redblock exorcism

shhh.
So my wheel vibration woes have been solved. When you can't get hub rings that fit right, design some and have a contract manufacturer make them!
Thanks Buchka Engineering.
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I'm trying out plastidip on dyed plastic trim. Hopefully it will stick there for a good while. I'll let you know how it works.
 
Texas240 said:
Didn't Shellshock use something on his bumpers on his 940 before he crashed it? It seemed to work out great but then again, he did crash it into a dear or a highway medium.
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That's why he crashed it. It's that horrible.

Homer said:
Does it? Damn. Well I already bought it.
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Don't listen to me, I'm sure you'll make it work.

Right now, I suppose the Plastdip is definitely my favorite because I've gotten lazier over the years and it applies the easiest by far.
 
Homer said:
35% tint done. Another thing off the to do list.
A massive exterior/interior detail (including dying the trim) and some fiddling with the boost control is all that I have left.
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Have you tried a heat gun on the trim? It works on 850/x70 trim

before

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after (pic was lightened somewhat - I took it in poor light - the heat should restore the original value. Of course, it won't be black, since the trim wasn't truly black to begin with)

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You just have to fan the gun across the plastic once it starts turning, or you will quickly melt the surface too much
 
kustomfordman said:
Can you give me some details about the hardware you are using for the torque rod modifications. I am looking for the same.

Thanks,
Kurt
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Midwest Control Products
lookforjoe said:
Have you tried a heat gun on the trim? It works on 850/x70 trim

before

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after (pic was lightened somewhat - I took it in poor light - the heat should restore the original value. Of course, it won't be black, since the trim wasn't truly black to begin with)

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You just have to fan the gun across the plastic once it starts turning, or you will quickly melt the surface too much
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I'll give it a shot.
DavoS40 said:
This stuff http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-Bumper-Trim-Dye/dp/B000FOIJXQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t works great, lasts a few years. It does stain paint so you have to be pretty careful when applying. I tape everything off when applying. Use the bottle applicator to get the dye on the trim and somewhat even then use a semi-soaked with dye rag to get a really even coat.
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Yep that's what I bought.

Got the closed loop boost control tooned today. Nice to have a consistent 1 bar of psis to redline.
 
I haven't tried the heat gun method or forever black, but I really liked the results I got from Duplicolor's matte black trim paint on 240 trim and bumpers. Matte black looks a lot better than even the factory grey and a new finish will probably be less maintenance over time. My only disappointment was the way the trim still grabbed wax. I thought it would be easier to clean off one it was painted.
 
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