06-18-2019, 07:49 PM
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I degreased, scuffed, cleaned, dried, etc. then red oxide primer two coats, plenty of warm drying time then several coats of hammered finish and lots of warm drying time. No runs, drips, etc. I've done a bit of body work and painted a few panels and motorcycles but never a whole car. We did ~150 miles of aired down wash board dirt roads @30 mph and ~35 miles of 4x4 @ 5 mph I think it needs a bit more mud flap to catch stuff thrown off the front tire. BTW if you've never been to Saline Valley Hot Springs it's well worth going but about 50 miles of bumpy washboard each way.
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06-19-2019, 04:31 PM
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I sent him an email. Also gonna get some cup holders.
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06-19-2019, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bmflinchum
I sent him an email. Also gonna get some cup holders.
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I didn't now, but plan on getting a cool "TEQ" emblem for the front grill 
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06-29-2019, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Wedgy
These are the ones plastics guy designed but BH3D(Brad Hicks) printed. I think Brad said he modified it slightly in some way. I don't care I needed them and would take anything after what I went thru LOL
I was a bit disappointed that my new sliders got sandblasted on their 1st trip out, I put a lot of time in on the paint & prep. Stubbs Welding is going to get back to me on a possible fix.
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Here are mine I got from Brad as well. Ordered on Tuesday, got printed, prepped and painted and got to me on Saturday.
   
Only bolted by the two bolts you see there. Install was pretty straightforward, took me about an hour cause the previous owner hammered the bottom mounting tab out of the way and I had to bend it back and fine tune the fitment.
Could’ve been sanded and prepped better but no big deal. These will hold me off until I get new fenders and Bushwacker flares.
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07-01-2019, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by weekendclimber
Ordered and paid for!! Thanks
@ Wedgy
for the tip. I've been looking for another set for a while and annoyingly hounding
@ Plastics guy
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@ jerbrun0515
posted earlier in the thread. Are they the same person? Not sure. If so, thanks dude!!
The set I'm currently running was from
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Got these last week. I had him refrain from painting since I'll hit them with the bed liner that is on the flares currently. It'll be a couple weeks before I install them so that I have a chance to make sure they'll clear and not end up in pieces like the current set on there:
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07-01-2019, 11:57 PM
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Those look really good. I'd recommend painting them with epoxy so they don't split over time on between the build layers. It will cost you $15 or so for a bottle of 3D XTC from SmoothOn but is well worth it in the long run.
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07-02-2019, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by marcus clarkus
Those look really good. I'd recommend painting them with epoxy so they don't split over time on between the build layers. It will cost you $15 or so for a bottle of 3D XTC from SmoothOn but is well worth it in the long run.
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This is already part of the process that Brad uses (pure acetone) to finish these.
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07-03-2019, 12:14 AM
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Not the same thing, but better than nothing I guess. The acetone is just chemically attacking the ABS plastic and in doing so will smooth out the surface. Epoxy adds a hard protective layer that smooths out the surface and ensures everything is water tight.
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07-10-2019, 07:46 PM
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Designing a slightly different part
Hey there, I’m wondering if you’d be open to sharing the dimensions of the arcs on the piece? I just installed 4x-innovations sliders and they go basically all the way to the front wheel well, so I need to take the stubby fender and make it sit even tighter. If I have the arcs, I should be able to draw something up in autocad and I also have a 3D printer. I was also thinking of trying to print it with Flexible filament as it doesn’t really crack. You’ll of course receive full credit for all the work (I know the 3D scab was a pain) and I’m also happy to donate!
Let me know! If it works, It would be cool to add a third option to your thingiverse arsenal.
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07-30-2019, 11:46 AM
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07-30-2019, 03:00 PM
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Sent Brad an email via his website
And now we wait...
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07-30-2019, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by phattyduck
Mine are still half painted, hanging up in the garage... I'll get 'em installed at some point! (before I install the sliders - gotta make sure there is clearance)
Funny thing is, I have a 3D printer sitting right outside my office at my new job... I'm not yet comfortable seeing if I can do any personal projects on it (especially since I'm electrical, not mechanical).
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I finally have them installed (pics from slider install...)
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07-31-2019, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by octanejunkie
Sent Brad an email via his website
And now we wait...
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Got a reply from Brad almost instantly, so I ordered SR5 fender flare caps 
I guess I should also mount my sliders, finally
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07-31-2019, 10:57 AM
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Got a reply from Brad almost instantly, so I ordered SR5 fender flare caps
I guess I should also mount my sliders, finally
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I found him to be super responsive and easy to deal with. Great customer service! I'm going to ordering more of his products just because of that! 
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09-04-2019, 10:55 PM
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Did your bolts come out easily? Mine just spin and I tried to peak behind, looks like there is a plastic clip the bolt screws into that I think is spinning.
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