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82-T/A [At Work]
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NOV 08, 10:22 PM
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Hey guys... my daughter and I are going to do some repairs on the underside of her trunklid. It looks like it was damaged at some point... the fiberglass shouldn't be hard to do, but the question I have is... what paint do you guys use on the underside? We'd like to repaint the underside with the correct black paint, but I'm not sure what everyone uses.
Anyone ever repainted the black part of the trunk and hood and want to share what paint you've used?
Thank you!
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Frenchrafe
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NOV 10, 02:18 AM
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At the time I did my car with "rattle cans" in satin black.
It still looks OK many years later.😉------------------
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IMSA GT
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NOV 10, 02:32 AM
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82-T/A [At Work]
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NOV 10, 07:44 AM
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Holy **** ... you've got to be kidding me guys... hahaha! It literally has a Fiero on it!!!
EDIT: Ok, I just ordered 8 cans. Enough to do her car and my car. Thank you![This message has been edited by 82-T/A [At Work] (edited 11-10-2024).]
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82-T/A [At Work]
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NOV 24, 08:27 PM
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Wanted to provide an update to this in case anyone finds this thread and wants to know what it looks like... it's not a great picture, but I'll take another when it's on the car.
Note, the paint is fantastic, but the spray nozzle is not very good. Cheap nozzle, and you have to apply a lot of pressure. The paint goes on blotchy (as if you sneezed onto a mirror) and makes you think you need to apply more or that it's going to look like **** , but dries totally smooth with a satin finish... it looks fantastic.
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Frenchrafe
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NOV 25, 02:48 AM
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Larryinkc
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NOV 25, 10:05 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
Cheap nozzle, and you have to apply a lot of pressure. . |
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If you don't have one, get a spray can handle from Ace Hardware. It makes painting with a rattle can so much easier and your finger will thank you.
 [This message has been edited by Larryinkc (edited 11-25-2024).]
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82-T/A [At Work]
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NOV 25, 10:31 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Larryinkc:
If you don't have one, get a spray can handle from Ace Hardware. It makes painting with a rattle can so much easier and your finger will thank you.
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How do you like using those? I had one a while back, and maybe mine was cheap, but I felt like I somewhat lacked control of the spray can.
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IMSA GT
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NOV 25, 10:32 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Larryinkc:
If you don't have one, get a spray can handle from Ace Hardware. It makes painting with a rattle can so much easier and your finger will thank you.
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Perfect item for that 3D printer.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4942004[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 11-25-2024).]
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Larryinkc
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NOV 25, 10:51 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
How do you like using those? I had one a while back, and maybe mine was cheap, but I felt like I somewhat lacked control of the spray can. |
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I bought the one I have at Ace Hardware and I am happy with way it feels. I always use it, I painted both bumpers, the windshield cowl panel and all the plastic interior pieces for my Mera with it and the end result is great.
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