Exterior Semi-Tech General discussion of exterior for the Ford Ranger.

xlt hood

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xlt hood

had an idea earlier. bare aluminium on the raised part, similar to how you guys do the powerdome.

something like this but not all bare.
http://www.minitruckinweb.com/featur.../photo_10.html

or maybe brushed aluminium

clear coat it when im done...got the day off tomorrow so ill have plenty of free time...
 
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bump cuz i got called into work today. anyone care to comment?
 
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Hmmm, interesting, very interesting.....

Maybe clear coat it after polishing the hood.....in an attempt to match the aluminum up to the chrome trim on XLT's.
 
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why not just paint the hood chrome color? i've seen a whole car painted chrome and it actually looked good!
 
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cuz i dont have any chrome paint just layin around. i do have almost a gallon of clear tho.
 
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Painted chrome? How does that work
 
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I think that would look terrible, that is just my opinion though if you like the look go for it.
 
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