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02-14-2001, 07:18 PM
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|  Anyone know how to get a nice looking paint job and what is the best type of paint to use Jaco
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02-14-2001, 08:04 PM
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| wetsand all the old paint off (it will take a few days) prime it and spray paint with a few, even layers, then spray matte on it. that's what my friend did, looks good. |
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02-15-2001, 06:59 AM
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| Auto Body It's not a bad idea...........but!!!. and i think that the response would be worth the trouble. What a hoot!!!. They'd probably charge more than for my Toyota, Jaco
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02-15-2001, 11:08 PM
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|  Chemical Stripping You could also use a chemical peel. Available in most auto paint suppliers. It would save you days and look like the original finished metal. Warning! Very Caustic! It will eat that stuff right! The paint too! Used some conditioner afterwards, let dry,then shoot it! TIHFY
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05-26-2001, 01:38 AM
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| Maximum PC hey, look at the April or May issue of Maximum PC. they had a whole article on how to paint your PC case well.
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