painting where the headlights go
07-06-2012, 05:51 AM
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painting where the headlights go
any advice? after i paint my car i want to paint those spots black. i can do it. i just wanna know if anybody has advice on keeping them straight
07-06-2012, 06:01 AM
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Re: painting where the headlights go
Masking tape and newspaper!
07-07-2012, 04:16 PM
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07-07-2012, 04:23 PM
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Re: painting where the headlights go
07-07-2012, 04:29 PM
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Re: painting where the headlights go
they make a special tape at auto paint supply stores that is better at keeping the paint from bleeding under teh tape. i'd call around and see if you can find it.
07-08-2012, 11:37 AM
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Re: painting where the headlights go
Yeah frog tape will help prevent paint bleed. I have used this tape and it does work very well and does stop paint bleed.
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