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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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Looking for the name of the paint used for GFX

Hey guys...long time no post.

I managed to mess up my front gfx on the camaro. But never fear my new one is on the way from Thirdgen Resource.

Anyhow...I know there is a rattle can primer and paint that everyone recomends, I just can't find the name when I search. If memory serves me correct, it has a flex additive in it. If some one can point me in the right directions on what the name is and where i can score a few cans that would be awesome. Thanks alot guys.

I hope to be posting more since now i have a job and I can afford to play with two cars
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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umm....Duplicolor?
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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I dont know thats why I'm asking you.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 03:39 AM
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For plastic I belive they refer to Krylon fusion paint.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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dont rattle can it, take it to a shop man
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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dont rattle can it, take it to a shop man
Don't listen to him. The front GFX is a small enough piece, that with a little bit of spraypainting experience, can be made to match the exact color of the car. You're better of figuring out exactly what color your car is and going to, say a chevy dealership if i's a stock color and having them put some of the pain in a can for you. Just remove the gfx piece, sand it down, primer if needed, and spary it slowly and evenly. When you're all done, clearcoat it, wait a day, then use some 3m rubbing compound on it. It'll look brand new.

(This is assuming your current paint isn't faded...if it is, you'll never get it to match)
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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your best bet would be to go to a car paint shop and get your color with a flex agent in it. if they dont carry it they can make it.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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I'm interested in the idea of painting mine myself. Where do you get the flex additive. I have access to a gun and compressor.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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I'm mabout to jump into this too, can you get flex agent added to paint before its put into spray cans? And is there anyone that matches color exactly and throws it in a can?
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