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Mr.Clutch24
post Jul 27 2008, 08:20 AM
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If I were to paint the center tail light what type of paint would be best to buy?
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post Jul 27 2008, 12:51 PM
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ne kind would work. what color u paintin it?
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post Jul 28 2008, 04:09 PM
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the color of my car, red
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post Jul 28 2008, 04:40 PM
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yea jusst go to walmart and get a can of primer paint and clear coat and also sum fine grit sand paper
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post Jul 29 2008, 10:02 AM
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just make sure you get krylon spray pant!!! thats the good stuff
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post Jul 29 2008, 02:37 PM
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u can get the cheap stuff works just as well. ask mike n nason
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or if you are going to be getting any body work done just have a shop do it
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post Aug 16 2008, 09:08 AM
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would touch up paint work fine?
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post Aug 16 2008, 05:22 PM
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This is the best way to do it, IMO.
Go down to a auto body supply store that mixes paint. Have them look at the paint code for your car (should be in the glove box on a sticker, door jambs, etc), and have them mix up some enamel paint for your car, and put it into a rattle can. This way you get the perfect match of color.
While you are there, get a can of grey primer, and a can of adhesion promoter (auto paint will not stick very well to plastic without good adhesion), and some red Scotch Brite.
Remove center piece on car, wash, and rough up with the red. Wipe off all dust, and spray with adhesion promoter. Wait ten minutes, and prime. Then paint as normal.
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post Aug 17 2008, 12:15 PM
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i would bring it to a shop and have them do it. :thumbsup:
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post Aug 17 2008, 08:58 PM
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That Krylon Fusion paint sticks to plastic great, but You prob couldn't match up the color. Best bet is to get the right paint and do it yourself. Keep the 80$ a body shop'll charge you.
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QUOTE(calin666 @ Aug 16 2008, 05:22 PM)
This is the best way to do it, IMO.
Go down to a auto body supply store that mixes paint. Have them look at the paint code for your car (should be in the glove box on a sticker, door jambs, etc), and have them mix up some enamel paint for your car, and put it into a rattle can. This way you get the perfect match of color.
While you are there, get a can of grey primer, and a can of adhesion promoter (auto paint will not stick very well to plastic without good adhesion), and some red Scotch Brite.
Remove center piece on car, wash, and rough up with the red. Wipe off all dust, and spray with adhesion promoter. Wait ten minutes, and prime. Then paint as normal.
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+1! and it's cheap

Beerman's is a good place if you are in PA
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post Aug 18 2008, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(pwee05 @ Aug 18 2008, 06:44 AM)
+1!  and it's cheap

Beerman's is a good place if you are in PA
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^^^^^^^^^^^^ has to many car should donate 1 to me :banana:
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post Aug 19 2008, 05:28 AM
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I only have 1 left. the others are listed under "built." as in...I built engines or drivetrains for them...drove or raced for a little while and then sold. I WISH i still had them all :blush:
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post Aug 20 2008, 03:25 PM
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ohh ok lol
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i think it looks much cleaner when done right=]
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post Aug 24 2008, 12:06 PM
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i can make it look just lik that with wal mart paint lol
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