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Old 01-14-2010, 02:51 PM
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I would sell the tank. But I'm biased cause I'm looking for a cheap one. Dents, scratches and all. What's your price range though? As far as how much you want to spend on the paint job?
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 05:06 PM
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thats why im considering just using vinyl to cover up the tank in whatever color change to, I think that would be easier no?
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 05:28 PM
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I have read really bad reviews on some of those vinyl covers but I don't really know as I have never seen one in real life. (or maybe I have but it looked good)?
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 06:58 PM
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I just had my friend paint my tank, and it looks killer.
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 09:46 PM
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the curvature of the tank makes vinyl wrapping a solid piece a bad idea - tons of seams and distortion. the wings on the tank are clear coated over, and would leave a 'texture' outline as well. (same reason good prep work is required on the tank for paint.)
 
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