"Extreme Makeover," Razorback Style! WPS!

[DivotMaker]

Did a little work on the ol' Model 2.  First order was a good cleaning, and disassembly.  I moved my Auber permanent probe to 1" from the top (been meaning to do this for awhile).  I also added a sub-zero power cord, and kept it about 3' long (just enough to reach the Auber).  While I was in there, I added the 800w element, and routed the probe lead out the bottom hole with the power cord.

The box got a good sanding with 180 grit, wipe with acetone, and a few coats of self-etching primer.  It then received 3 or 4 coats of Dupli-Color Ford red engine enamel.  Topped it off with some great Razorback decals, and I'm in Hog Heaven! ;D  My buddies eying the SI are crazy jealous!  lol!

One thing left to do:  The door logo is stamped very shallow (at least in the middle), so there wasn't much to do with it during painting.  I'm having a die-cut decal made in white, in the exact shape and size as the logo, to go over it.  I'll update pics when that happens.

 

[Barrel99]

Beautiful Tony!!!

 

[DivotMaker]

Beautiful Tony!!!

Thank Arnie!  I think I'm going to do the Little Guy (#1) in Packers green and gold! 8)

 

[Barrel99]

As much as I like the stainless look, I love the red. The green and gold should be also really kool.

 

[old sarge]

If it was a car you would be pulled over for speeding.  Nice job Tony.

 

[jcboxlot]

Paint looks great, I almost guessed powder coating. 

 

[BedouinBob]

Nice paint job Tony!

 

[Walt]

You removed the original controller completely?  I dont see the knob or indicator light.

 

[coachB]

Tony, that is simply outstanding!  That is so well done I don't think I would be able to use it for fear of ruining the finish.  Kind of like taking a '64 Mustang show car to Wallyworld.

 

[gregbooras]

Wow Tony,

You can be super proud of the work you did here. Very impressive, almost to nice to use

Greg

 

[DivotMaker]

You removed the original controller completely?  I dont see the knob or indicator light.

This is the digital prototype I was testing.  The original controller box didn't work right, so I removed it.  This one never had the stock controller, light and top plate.  If it did, I probably would have left them on.  It's bypassed, so I didn't see the need to have anything on the top.

 

[DivotMaker]

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments!  I wanted to do something totally different.  I need to talk to Steve about a powder coat option!

 

[DivotMaker]

Paint looks great, I almost guessed powder coating.

The engine enamel flows out really well on the last coat, and it does look like powder coating.

 

[gregbooras]

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments!  I wanted to do something totally different.  I need to talk to Steve about a powder coat option!

I think he would have some takers, Im good at a lot of things, but not to this level with paint!

Greg

 

[jcboxlot]

I know its just stickers but be careful on what to market, some "schools" of education will look for a kickback.  haha.   

Powder color bake would be great as an option on the SI vs what other "dont" do.

John

 

[Trip]

looks good, was actually debating dipping mine so I can take it off if I get tired of the look, but color does look nice.

Did you take it all apart to do it or tape everything up?

 

[mizzoufan]

except for the color and logos, it looks great!  Shoulda gone black and gold with some tiger logos 

 

[NDKoze]

Looks AWESOME Tony!

 

[Durangosmoker]

OK, now I'm jealous!  That looks fantastic.  Great idea, and beautifully done.

 

[DivotMaker]

Thanks, again, guys!  Steven - the colors and logos are perfect, thank you very much! :  Trip - I removed the door/latches, back and top (no big deal - door & latches just lift off (pull the pin on the latches), top and back are just screws.  I removed all the insulation on the back and top, then reassembled after rewiring and painting, that way, I had nice shiny screws.