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Old 12-25-2017, 11:27 AM   #1
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Fender Cover - $3 each

Went to Walmart and purchased sweatpants for less than $6. Cut the legs off, sewed up the one end. PerfectClick image for larger version

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Old 12-25-2017, 12:03 PM   #2
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Just clever!

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Old 12-25-2017, 12:03 PM   #3
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The waist part will also work on ball fenders
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Old 12-25-2017, 01:39 PM   #4
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That size is 4XL. How big are your balls?

LMAO
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Old 12-25-2017, 05:48 PM   #5
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That size is 4XL. How big are your balls?

LMAO


Kind of a personal question don't ya think.
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Old 12-25-2017, 06:06 PM   #6
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That size is 4XL. How big are your balls?

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Old 12-25-2017, 06:08 PM   #7
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Old 12-25-2017, 06:08 PM   #8
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Snip! (I thought the better of it).

Great idea!
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Old 12-25-2017, 07:00 PM   #9
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Seems a better idea than buying the 'proper' custom made fender covers. I figured out after going through about 3 sets of six, in about six years, that it would have been cheaper to just buy some new fenders every coupla years...
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Old 12-25-2017, 07:13 PM   #10
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you sir win the internet!!

i think that is one of the best ideas I've ever heard
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Old 12-25-2017, 09:23 PM   #11
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Great hack and you can probably get them in assorted colors
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Old 12-31-2017, 04:40 PM   #12
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I had that same thought only I was perusing thrift shops for them (cheap-cheap) - go figure..Walmart [emoji106]
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Old 12-31-2017, 04:54 PM   #13
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There is still time for the Genius Idea of 2017 award.
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Old 01-01-2018, 09:10 AM   #14
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That's a great idea!

Now all you have to do is have them monogrammed!
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Old 01-01-2018, 12:14 PM   #15
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That's a great idea!

Now all you have to do is have them monogrammed!

Do a little freehand script/calligraphy with White Out in pen. Lasts well!!

https://www.staples.com/bic-wite-out...product_450476
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Old 01-01-2018, 01:14 PM   #16
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Brilliant.
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Old 01-01-2018, 01:22 PM   #17
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Fantastic idea...and thanks for sharing it!!
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:04 PM   #19
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Totally love this! Going out tomorrow on the sweatpants hunt. Fantastic idea!
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:21 PM   #20
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Wonder if fish net stockings would look any good ?
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