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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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For quite some time, I thought GM should have made the Chevy logo on the steering wheel red to match the other badging on the car (at least on the SS models, since the SS models have the red Chevy Bowtie outline on the trunk).

The best thing I would think the make it red myself was using what most call "Puffy Paint". Last night I stopped at Michael's Craft Store and picked up Scribbled 3D Paint - Deep Red.

I had to use a tooth pick for some of the application, due to the fine nature of it. Overnight, the paint settled in an flatted a bit. Today, I looked andit doesn't look too bad. The biggest down side it trying to get nice, crisp, straight edges. I was originally going to mask the area so I could lift the mask, but I was concerned it would pull the paint right out (it is a SMALL and THIN area).

Anycase, what does everyone think of my 30 minutes of work and $1.26 invested mod? I'm open to ideas of how to make it better.

Though, I have to say, I was impressed when my wife said it looks good and she agrees GM should have made it red too (sometimes she thinks I've gone a little off the deep end).

 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Looks really good!

My wife Knows I have gone off the deep end on my car (LOL)
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Looks Good..
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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Looks much better than my feeble attempt with a car touch-up pen LOL

 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Very cool! Looks great!
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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Nice touch!
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Very nice! I've been wanting to do this for a while now but I've been too lazy to do it lol i gotta do it on a day where my patience is on a good level
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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turned out good! i've thought about it before but never did it, now i might have to
 
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Thanks guys! Glad I got MCF approval on this tiny touch.... Looking at it in person, I have a tiny amount of touch up to do. I'll probably do it tonight.

And hopefully this has inspired some of you guys. Too bad there is not a simple aftermarket stick on piece for this....
 
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Man that looks great ima have to do that
 



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