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Old 05-31-2004, 06:46 PM
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allmost ready to go. going to wetsand and buff friday
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Old 05-31-2004, 06:47 PM
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Old 05-31-2004, 08:30 PM
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Old 05-31-2004, 08:38 PM
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now all i have to do is figure out what color to do the interior. its blueish gray on black. it dosnt clash to bad but i think it would be better if it was closer.
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nice color what is it almost looks like a color change paint, and do i see a hint of a ghost flame...... on that side shot. so details body shop or do it your self ect.



keep up the good work

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Just kind of curious to know how you plan on buffing it. What are you using. I just had mine painted and it is not perfect but it will work for me but there are streaks in it that I think can be buffed out. Would some rubbing compund and an orbital buffer work on this or what would you suggest.
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the guy that painted my car is coming over to my house to wetsand and buff. he uses a variable speed orbital buffer with some special pad cant remember what kind. thats after he wet sands it.
Old 06-01-2004, 08:33 PM
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tell him to becareful wetsanding wouldnt' wanna repaint that
Old 06-01-2004, 09:09 PM
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he knows what he's doing he paints for a living. thats y im not doing it my self.
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Most likely its a foam pad that will take out swirl marks and streaks.I just use a pain ol buffer.
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o yeah paint looks great.
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