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Fair.

Same, I have rarely ever encountered another person in that isle myself.

I would take that flyer and ask them to honor their claim... they will absolutely do it I bet.

The only place I see a potential for issue with your plan is drilling the holes from both ends vs just going from one side and out the other. Trying to make sure your hole is strait twice and that they meet perfectly is far more tricky and risky than doing it once. just a thought.

Would be kinda awkward to have 2 identical kits on the shelf with a 33% difference in price. ? Not saying one way or the other, but that's just a funny thought.

Going on too dry could certainly be a problem... usually from either too much psi and or spraying from too far a distance. Seriously though, try spraying the chrome just after you spray the black, while it's still wet. It will increase the wear characteristics greatly once fully dry because the chrome adheres to the tacky black much better.

I personally find the my dremels too fast for most precision work... if a bit starts to walk you do damage or if you hold it a little too long it melts the styrene. I find these to be cheap and work well for small precise work. And if it breaks/stops working you are out less than the price of a kit. Uolor Electric Cordless USB Rechargable Hand Drill Kit for Jewelry Making, Pin Vise Set for Wood Resin Plastic Keychain Polymer Clay https://a.co/d/eYeJYzD

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Thats extremely close to my neck of the woods... didn't even know about it so thanks!

I'd be happy to pick 2 up for you and send them if you like? I mean we are both in Tennessee so shipping can't be too terrible.

Thanks. Hopefully it works out for you. I would drill all the way through the handlebar clamp... insert the brass rod, bend to shape then cut to length. Would probably be MUCH stronger than doing each side separate.

I was going to mention that depending on the width of the front wheels you plan to use, you could cut the control arms away from the frame and widen the distance b making some shims for the frame from sheet styrene. I'd imagine you only need a few millimeters on each side.

Cut off both sides flush, and drill and bend some brass rod to make replacements... then add your favorite flavor of chrome.

I know you didn't ask me, but I'll offer my 2 cents. Spaz stix (basically the same as alclad) AK Super Chrome (basically the same as Molotow ink) Molotow (preferably the refill bottle airbrushed the pens don't work for me) C1 metalizer powder is my absolute favorite chrome effect but kinda obscure and hard to get. There are others, but these are what I'm personally familiar with.

Made it by at lunch today... Obviously the lambo wasn't on an Ollie's shelf... But I got two 56's and one Sr71 because why not.

Stopped by Ollie's at lunch and picked up 2 of these old 56's to rob parts from. I got the SR71 because why not. The Lambo came via ebay as a spare because it was cheap. And the $5 quart of duplicolor champagne gold mettalic was the real score of the day! They had an entire shelf of it. Not the first can I scored like this. I got Emerald green metalic, Jet Black, Candy orange, Candy red, grey primer and clear.

I also have nothing against lacquer and use it frequently... but I happen to have a huge stock of testors enamels... so I use it. Not to mention for alot of the older cars I build I like the look enamel has when you don't clear coat... just the right sheen rather than the candied apple look.

Mine at this point is Pro street Moonshine runners Mid engine I do like Jantrix idea though.

It is a nice kit on the whole... I built one several years back. Not the best work on my end but I was just getting back into it at the time. Pictures are terrible sorry.

Still didn't make it today, but im going tomorrow for sure! Probably only interested in the 56... thats about it.

It's essentially just mineral spirits... Get a can of odorless Klean strip from home depot and be off to the races.

Make sure you spray at low psi and remember that less is more... if you spray too much it loses the chrome effect and turns more of a brushed aluminum look. I personally have never buffed Alclad, that's not to say it can't be buffed it is lacquer paint. As far as it rubbing off, it's not a very durable coating on its own... shouldn't be handled frequently or with bare hands. They do make a sealer for it, but it kinda changes the look to my eyes. Also, as far as shine and durability, I personally get better results spraying the chrome over the black base almost immediately after the black is applied... though some may disagree with this practice. It seems to me the two kind of bond to one another vs the chrome just sitting on top of a slick surface. Hope this helps.

I would imagine the folks at K&S would know... Ask the professionals https://ksmetals.com/pages/contact