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Old 01-06-2010, 06:35 PM
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now i know why at the mecum auctions the rearends and driveshafts are orange its rust. anyone paint it and how a brush or drop it and spray
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Old 01-06-2010, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by shakrr
now i know why at the mecum auctions the rearends and driveshafts are orange its rust. anyone paint it and how a brush or drop it and spray
Ok, I think I was able to decipher that...

Since nobody will be getting within a few feet of the driveshaft, axle and anything else under the car, it really doesn't matter if the finish is pristine or not. A light sanding to get the heavy rust off followed by a primer and then your paint, be it sprayed or brushed, should look just fine. Unless, of course, you're **** and can disassemble anything you want painted and have it clear-coated, too...
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Old 01-06-2010, 07:29 PM
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We, at Ford, like our rears bare.
My wife doesn't mind as well, lol.
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Old 01-06-2010, 07:32 PM
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Haha^
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Old 01-06-2010, 09:25 PM
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We, at Ford, like our rears bare.
My wife doesn't mind as well, lol.
After the "Put a Toyota between you and the gravel truck" comment, I could make a really nasty comment but I'll be nice... for NOW, pascal! LOL!
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Old 01-06-2010, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
After the "Put a Toyota between you and the gravel truck" comment, I could make a really nasty comment but I'll be nice... for NOW, pascal! LOL!
Let it all out, I can edit if it's too sensitive for some, lol.
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Old 01-06-2010, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by shakrr
now i know why at the mecum auctions the rearends and driveshafts are orange its rust. anyone paint it and how a brush or drop it and spray
?????
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Old 01-06-2010, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by shakrr
now i know why at the mecum auctions the rearends and driveshafts are orange its rust. anyone paint it and how a brush or drop it and spray
To save a few bucks on each car ... multiplied by the hundreds of thousands of cars delivered over five years. Here's what one 2010 GT500 looked like immediately after the owner took delivery.



Personally, I used the paintbrush approach on my 2007 GT500; it was my first mod.

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I don't like all these pictures of dudes bare rears. Cover those things up!
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Old 01-06-2010, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jodadejss06gt
I don't like all these pictures of dudes bare rears. Cover those things up!
I know, it's a hairy subject, ain't it?
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