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Old 08-03-2009, 01:12 PM   #1
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MET Parachute - Bolt Mod
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The raw unfinished aluminum bolts that attach the lower face guard seem out of place on such a quality lid esp. on a black helmet; so, I powder coated them.

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Original unfinished looking bolts:


600 grit sandpaper prep, followed by 1500:


Detail of surface post-prep:


Attached bolts on armature hooks:
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:15 PM   #3
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Out of the oven:


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Lookin' good:


Color changing candy powder:
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Much better!


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Voila!


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