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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Getting ready for spring...

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https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=172577

The guy was gonna paint the red a little darker, but didn't want to ruin it. He used a PPG triple coat red candy tranluscent paint and covered the entire tail in clearcoat, then wet sanded. I'm very pleased with it.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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Looks really good
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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Looks awesome. Someday I'm gonna do that to mine.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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looks good....im gonna do it soon
u know off hand about how many coats r needed to make it about right and do u just spray the amber or amber and both reds?
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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Looks good,
thos are some clean, clear *** tail lights!
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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Everyone: Thanks...

Bubba: Not sure how many clear coats...but the red was painted just over the amber section only...none on the red parts or they would have been too dark.
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