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Old 03-17-2007, 09:50 PM
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I was wondering if it is possible, or if anyone has done it, to paint the C&L racer CAI to match my body color?
I probably will go here since they are pretty close to me...
http://www.evoperform.com/mustang_pe...ng_parts_id=80

i tried searching for half an hour with various combos of the words paint, painted, painting, cai, air intake, cold air, c&l and couldn't find anything...

i think i saw that the JLT is available in different colors, but if i go saleen supercharger this is a CAI that fits it, so I figure why not start with it...
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Old 03-17-2007, 10:06 PM
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The JLT can be painted to match. Don't know of any other that can be ordered like that.

The search seems to be down also.
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Old 03-17-2007, 10:13 PM
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I like the way the black Racer looks on mine. if you paint it make sure you use paint made for plastic.
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Old 03-18-2007, 05:07 AM
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http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/ga...medium/386.JPG

http://jlttruecoldair.com/zencart/in...products_id=27

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Old 03-18-2007, 02:24 PM
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very nice swata! thanks!
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Old 03-18-2007, 04:39 PM
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You can have it painted at a body shop or buy the product to do it yourself. Prep is the most important part and you will also need to make sure you use and adhesion promoter first so the paint sticks. You can get paint in a can to match at almost any good body shop supply paint store. Call of a few in the area and ask if they have Factory colors available in spray can. Or simply take it to a body shop and let them do it.

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Old 03-18-2007, 05:53 PM
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You should be able to use caliper paint on a C&L CAI
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Old 03-18-2007, 07:09 PM
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My car is black so im just going to have mine powdercoated
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Old 03-18-2007, 10:12 PM
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ORIGINAL: jerseystang07

You should be able to use caliper paint on a C&L CAI
On the Aluminum C&L I would say yes but NOT on the RACER version which is plastic and the one he asked about.

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Old 03-18-2007, 11:06 PM
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Don't have a C&L, but here's my JLT2 painted. Did it myself.
This pic was before I installed the Shaker scoop.

[IMG]local://upfiles/47772/09EF2E900830404CB1C56A36FC62AFFE.jpg[/IMG]
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