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Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

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YOUR RESEARCHRims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

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I just checked my build sheet.

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail
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Replace pumpkins, easy breezy

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4- swapped the pumpkins, easy breezy with tires off and car up on jackstands;

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

Recommend didn't leave it

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Additionally, I mixed it in a lower concentration formula than recommended, didn't leave it on long, rinsed thoroughly and carefully after a short soak, then compressed air and 303 to finish.

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

Use plastic primer, rattle can enamel, and clear

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I have painted the center caps myself using plastic primer, rattle can enamel, and clear.

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail
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I just checked my build sheet.

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

Recommend didn't leave it

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Additionally, I mixed it in a lower concentration formula than recommended, didn't leave it on long, rinsed thoroughly and carefully after a short soak, then compressed air and 303 to finish.

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

Replace pumpkins, easy breezy

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4- swapped the pumpkins, easy breezy with tires off and car up on jackstands;

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail

Use plastic primer, rattle can enamel, and clear

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I have painted the center caps myself using plastic primer, rattle can enamel, and clear.

Rims got schooled: Factory chrome gone, powder coated, + pumpkins & engine detail
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Folks- Newbie Mawgie here, he of the recently purchased 2002 Carrera Coupe. Last week, I pulled the snowblower off my tractor, which directly led to the blizzard we are experiencing here in Upstate NY. I have completed some mods, and got some snaps last weekend, in much happier weather times: 1- ugly factory turbo look 18" chrome (technically physical vapor deposition, not chrome) rims have been stripped and powdercoated, fresh pzeros road force balanced; 2- I detailed the engine bay with Simple Green Pro HD (purple), easy and worked wonders; 3- installed knock off sport pedals, also easy and added a perceived 23hp at the butt; 4- swapped the pumpkins, easy breezy with tires off and car up on jackstands; 5- did not install the gauge bezel kit, I might be keeping it black. Not sure yet. Pics time! Regards-Mawgie

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks, Country 911. I have painted the center caps myself using plastic primer, rattle can enamel, and clear. They are obviously darker than the rims, but look okay to me. For now they are staying. I am looking forward to getting them spinning.................

POST 4Original post

Never photograph your wheels with rusty brake rotors in the background!

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My freakin' bad, your Edgyness, but the weather window was closing. Should have gone out for a rip before taking the picture.........

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hey Country911, I just carefully read your Pcar description in your signature. Is it true that you toss a hunk of raw meat into the garage every morning for your Carrera to gnaw on? Me likey.

POST 7Original post

Quotes source post: 8410091

^^^^SAY WHAT?^^^ Mawgie-Huge improvement! Ain't this fun?

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Quotes source post: 8410025

Mawgie -- Yep, that's what I like, a guy who measures HP at the butt. We don't need no stinkin' dyno!! And I'll bet it drives faster after a wash and a wax too. I know that mine does. The wheels look nice. You're making progress. OK, you've redeemed yourself. Welcome to the insanity. larry

POST 9Original post

Simple Green will etch and oxidize aluminum. Bad for anything aluminum - like engine blocks and cylinders/heads. I'd keep the Simple Green away from the pcar.

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

996 Pilot - Not "Simple Green", "Simple Green Pro HD". There is a big difference. The Pro HD formulation won't etch or otherwise fu**up aluminum parts. Additionally, I mixed it in a lower concentration formula than recommended, didn't leave it on long, rinsed thoroughly and carefully after a short soak, then compressed air and 303 to finish. http://www.simplegreen.com/ Your mileage may vary. For me, when I look at my engine bay, I say, "there's a cat who looks after his ride." Money -Mawgie

POST 11 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Larry - Please upgrade your avatar to rock your Turbo! No disrespect to kermit.

POST 12Original post

Quotes source post: 8410427

Isn't this all internal? Seen a few threads using this and they all positive.

POST 13Original post

your expansion tank and cap look old.... get one on order so when the day comes you are ready and dont have to pay full retail at some local Stealer car looks so much better

POST 14 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Edweird- Will do, loking a little crusty. Larry-Brand new awesome loking oloking avatar and no love? Tisk tisk. Remember, please, that I linked you to a sweet dark blue Turbo, when you were in the hunt................. Warmest - Mawgie p.s. Just shoveled the driveway, because I optimsitcally removed the snowblower from the tractor last weekend...

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Mawgie. Glad that you like the new Avatar. I updated on your suggestion. But I don't understand your comment. Yes, you put me onto a very nice dark blue Turbo while I was hunting. There were others who pointed cars out to me as well. This one happened to be my pick of the pack. Do you feel like you somehow got cheated? BTW, looking at 1+ inches expected tonight in the Chicago area. No snow blower, no shovel. The damn stuff will melt in two days, and the Red Devil is in the garage. The Subaru is back in action. larry

POST 16Original post

^^^ New avatar looks good! Just got home from your fair city. It was cold and getting colder! Glad to be back in sunny Florida!

POST 17Original post

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where's that "middle finger" smiley

POST 18 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Eddy- You're killing me. No lie, I was just looking at that pathetic, urine colored tank now! I did some googling, and can't find the thing for much less than $200, unless I risk the fly by night e-seller crowd. Is this an "aircraft maintenance" item, e.g., should change out before end of service life and before it lets go and strands you/lunches motor, or is the yellow just a lovely patina, and I am simply getting EdRolled?

POST 19 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Never mind, ivangene, all is well. I just checked my build sheet. My car was delivered with a custom expansion tank, PYET: PeeYellaExpansionTank. Phew

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