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Old 04-26-2010 | 07:49 PM
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So what kind of paint do you use?

the cans looks like this.



 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 08:13 PM
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How is the finish of the plati dip on the wheels? Does it have good shine or is it dull?

it is really dull
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and cjs4444 nice truck man. like the silver black combo
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 08:17 PM
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Hmm, that is pretty dull. I had a couple ideas for this stuff but if it is dull I might not be able to use it. Anyone know how to shine it up or if it is even possible?
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 08:24 PM
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they say armor all works good for that
 
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Old 04-27-2010 | 10:29 AM
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Thanks matty, its getting there.
 
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Old 04-27-2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Off_Road_Teacher
Hmm, that is pretty dull. I had a couple ideas for this stuff but if it is dull I might not be able to use it. Anyone know how to shine it up or if it is even possible?
Maybe you can clearcoat over it?? I dont know, just a guess. I usually just use dupli-color or krylon on all my painting projects... Usually if I want higher gloss I clear coat. I actually am going to strip the paint off of my sport grill inserts and do them with vht to try and get a black chrome effect like what OE is doing with his headlights.
 
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Old 04-27-2010 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 98cherryram
Maybe you can clearcoat over it?? I dont know, just a guess. I usually just use dupli-color or krylon on all my painting projects... Usually if I want higher gloss I clear coat. I actually am going to strip the paint off of my sport grill inserts and do them with vht to try and get a black chrome effect like what OE is doing with his headlights.
i dont think clear coat over plasti-dip would work too well. the plasti-dip has flex and movement to it, its pliable. that would cause cracking in a clear coat.
 
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Old 04-27-2010 | 11:58 AM
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Yeah? I have no idea then. Ive never used plasti-dip. Didnt even hear of it till the other day. Just kind of a thought, thats just what I generally use if I want more shine out of normal paint.
 
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Old 04-27-2010 | 12:33 PM
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Yeah? I have no idea then. Ive never used plasti-dip. Didnt even hear of it till the other day. Just kind of a thought, thats just what I generally use if I want more shine out of normal paint.
just keep in mind that plasti-dip isnt paint. its a rubber coating.
 
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Old 04-27-2010 | 03:07 PM
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Lol, just now learned that. I dont really know anything about the stuff ;p
 


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