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Taco Time · 02-04-2016, 06:45 AM

I painted mine black with all the silver trim pieces. Like mentioned above, it's a pain in the butt and there are a ton of tiny screws on the back. I'm very glad I did it, and def happy with how it came out. Sorry, I don't have a good quality picture of it all.

WeflyhereSS · 02-04-2016, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco Time

I painted mine black with all the silver trim pieces. Like mentioned above, it's a pain in the butt and there are a ton of tiny screws on the back. I'm very glad I did it, and def happy with how it came out. Sorry, I don't have a good quality picture of it all.

Respect that came out very nice!!

chozn4service · 02-04-2016, 07:18 AM

I can't vouch for Lupe` and his spelling or wording but I can say his work is second to none. I met him at the very first CamaroFest here in Indy and he was selling his products left and right to all who came by his car which he did himself and is a work of art. He takes great care in his painting and design work.

I do understand not taking responsibility for the electronics on the head or face plate of the radio but it is something you can probably do yourself which I plan to do to mine when it warms up. I just want to paint the framing of the faceplate RJT. Some have painted the entire thing which covers the lit up indicators which is not in my game plan and there is no way to protect them so paint will not cover and keep the lighted icons.

Again, Lupe is a great painter, supplier of parts and accessories and he's been a vendor on the forum for years. If you allow yourself to second guess the work based upon the disclaimer, well I don't know well I don't know what to say.
I'm sure you'd get more people who approve of Lupe` and his work than disapproval of what he provides.

Just thought I'd drop that off here for G.P.

xrivera91 · 02-04-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kfiruta

Hydrodippped mine. Was very scary taking the whole unit apart, about 35 small screws to access just the faceplate. Good luck and take a bunch of pictures!

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How in the word did you get the ac vent off?

kfiruta · 02-04-2016, 07:36 AM

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How in the word did you get the ac vent off?

Wasn't to hard just had to remove the dash a bit lol.

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Jackass · 02-04-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by suplex

Here is the EXACT disclaimer that they have on the link that the Original Poster provided for us. Keep in mind, I have changed nothing, just a copy and paste:

NOTE: We can remove most of the electronic but the some remain and will be taped when painted. WE WILL NOT BE HELP RESPONSIBE FOR ANY DEFECTS OR DAMAGE THAT IS CAUSED WHILE PAINTING, DISASSEMBE OR REASSEMBLE OF THE UNIT. WE ARE CAREFUL BUT AGAIN WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, IF YOU SEND IN YOUR UNIT FOR PAINTING YOUR ARE ACCEPTING FULL RESPONSIBLITY AND WILL NOT HOLD RIVER CITY CREATIONS & LIGHTING OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYESS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE.

I'd be a little leery, just based on how they typed up the disclaimer!!!

After reading it , I'm surprised if anyone still takes even their beloved mother in law old Ford Pinto for some paint job !?

kfiruta · 02-04-2016, 07:49 AM

All done and installed!

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WeflyhereSS · 02-04-2016, 08:42 AM

that is extraordinary !!!

JLSuperfly · 02-04-2016, 10:21 AM

Looks awesome.

scandata · 02-04-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

I can't vouch for Lupe` and his spelling or wording but I can say his work is second to none.

The name "Lupe" tells me that maybe the poor spelling and grammar is just a language barrier thing, not an indication of his quality of work. English might not be his primary language.

I contacted River City with a question about one of their products and they answered back within half an hour. That at least says something positive about their customer service.
That being said, if you're taking your whole car there for them to disassemble and paint, I'd give them a shot. Maybe ask to see some of their work if it will ease your nerves (custom shops always have photo albums of past jobs).

If you have to send them the part to have it painted, then do it yourself, or take it to a body shop to have it painted. It sounds like taking the thing apart and putting it back together is the real job.

scandata · 02-04-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kfiruta

Hydrodippped mine. Was very scary taking the whole unit apart, about 35 small screws to access just the faceplate. Good luck and take a bunch of pictures!

That looks awesome, but I'd be scared $#!tless to do that. Kudos to you for taking the leap and doing it - it paid off!

kfiruta · 02-04-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scandata

That looks awesome, but I'd be scared $#!tless to do that. Kudos to you for taking the leap and doing it - it paid off!

Haha thanks! Was a bit nerve-wracking but took my time and a bunch of photos! Lol

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Rainbow1616 · 02-04-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackass

After reading it , I'm surprised if anyone still takes even their beloved mother in law old Ford Pinto for some paint job !?

I never read his disclaimer either but I can also vouch for his great work and painting skills.

As far as the hydrodipped whatever it is that makes Me dizzy looking at it. Not a fan.

02-04-2016, 06:45 AM	#15
Taco Time Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I painted mine black with all the silver trim pieces. Like mentioned above, it's a pain in the butt and there are a ton of tiny screws on the back. I'm very glad I did it, and def happy with how it came out. Sorry, I don't have a good quality picture of it all. Attached Images __________________ Taco's 2014 SS Mods: 417 Stroker \| CAI \| Bo's PTB \| Kooks LTs \| Flowmaster Outlaw Catback \| Night Fury Cam \| Powerbond UDP \| Apex Catch Can \|PRC Ported Heads \|FAST 102 Intake \|Suspension Crap\| Built by J-Rod.

02-04-2016, 07:18 AM	#17
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I can't vouch for Lupe` and his spelling or wording but I can say his work is second to none. I met him at the very first CamaroFest here in Indy and he was selling his products left and right to all who came by his car which he did himself and is a work of art. He takes great care in his painting and design work. I do understand not taking responsibility for the electronics on the head or face plate of the radio but it is something you can probably do yourself which I plan to do to mine when it warms up. I just want to paint the framing of the faceplate RJT. Some have painted the entire thing which covers the lit up indicators which is not in my game plan and there is no way to protect them so paint will not cover and keep the lighted icons. Again, Lupe is a great painter, supplier of parts and accessories and he's been a vendor on the forum for years. If you allow yourself to second guess the work based upon the disclaimer, well I don't know well I don't know what to say. I'm sure you'd get more people who approve of Lupe` and his work than disapproval of what he provides. Just thought I'd drop that off here for G.P. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

02-04-2016, 08:42 AM	#22
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 883 View My Garage	that is extraordinary !!! __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

02-04-2016, 07:49 AM	#21
kfiruta Kyle 1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LE black Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 183	All done and installed! Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

02-04-2016, 10:21 AM	#23
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Looks awesome.