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    Default Silver sharpies rock!

    I used a silver sharpie to touch up all the silver accent lines on my center console. It worked awesome! I also used it on the "Premium Sound System" badge and the edge of the horn pad. I had the dash out, because I was replacing it, and decided it was going to look better in many ways when I was done!

    What do you guys think?
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    lol, that looks good I'm going to try that.
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    looks sharp. good idea. you know where i can get the mustang medallion for the 83 steering wheel horn pad like you have? never had one and would like to replace it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jnorwood32 View Post
    looks sharp. good idea. you know where i can get the mustang medallion for the 83 steering wheel horn pad like you have? never had one and would like to replace it.
    It's on a lot of the Giha Mustangs.
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    wow, looks good.
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    That's an awesome idea! Suddenly those silver sharpies don't seem so worthless after all...
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    Pretty cool.

    I'd be interested to find out how long the ink lasts before fading. Not being negative, just curious.
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    never, its a sharpie, have you ever seen the sharpie lambo?
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    I'll bite, what's the sharpie lambo?
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    Last edited by 85Mark2.3Lx; 10-13-2009 at 12:21 AM.
    1985 Ford F-150blue/blue interior (dad's) (explorer)sold
    1985 Mustang Lx 2.3 (mine )
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    04' Trailblazer LT with (minor performance upgrades) (dad's)
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    1991 Ford ranger xlt 4.0 V6 almost mint (little rust)
    New car for the mom ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 85Mark2.3Lx View Post
    finished with a clear coat for protection
    bingo
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    Quote Originally Posted by 85Mark2.3Lx View Post
    never, its a sharpie, have you ever seen the sharpie lambo?
    I hope that's the case! Lol!

    but seriously, if it does fade, it's so easy to just touch up again. I think it's biggest test will be the routine cleanings. But time will tell.
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    could always hit it with a clear paint from a pint can...

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    Quote Originally Posted by allenpul View Post
    could always hit it with a clear paint from a pint can...
    Yeah, but that would make the surrounding black trim shiny, which I don't think I'd like so much. I'd rather touch it up every now and then, If I'll even need to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jnorwood32 View Post
    looks sharp.
    Ughhh.

    Pun much?


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    Quote Originally Posted by bigjason_5 View Post
    Yeah, but that would make the surrounding black trim shiny, which I don't think I'd like so much. I'd rather touch it up every now and then, If I'll even need to.
    They have flat and semi-gloss too..

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    that came out really nice. like how it ended up looking in the end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jnorwood32 View Post
    looks sharp. good idea.
    He used a sharpie....of course its sharp

    *Damnit....I read the entire thread and missed Negusm's pun up there! DOH!!!
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    Alright, quick update:

    30 hours and counting!
    1985 Mercury Capri GS - 5.0, 5-Speed, Ported E7s, FMS F303, TFS Valve Springs, Summit Stage 2 Intake, Holley Street Avenger 570, BBK Longtubes, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Flowmasters, Dumps, FRPP HD Clutch, Pro 5.0, Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, and tons of satisfaction when I can say, "I just beat you with a Mercury!"

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