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Carb Hats - Switchable?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by broccili, Feb 4, 2012.

  1. broccili

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    I know you have to keep carb parts together in general, but can you swap hats around? I have two nice ones and two manky ones, and I'd like the nicer ones to be on the outside.
     
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    sure can. they are the same.I just painted mine the other day so you may want to consider that as well.
     
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    I think I will some kind of hammered silver rust stop.
     
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    I used engine enamel and self etching primer. I was worried about gas and oil getting on them and washing off cheap paint. Ideally id powder coat but i just wanted it done.
     
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    They came from the factory with the dull ones on the inside, to save money on chrome plating I guess. There's your daily dose of XJ trivia for the day :D
     
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    Have them chromed, nothing else will last.
     
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