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Old 04-29-2008, 07:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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new paint job!

Well, its not perfect, I still need to rebuff some areas, maybe anotehr coat worst coems to worst. Im proud as I did it all myself, check another task off the list!
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Looks nice too me. Cool car!
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Looks great

Maybe some turtle wax after the clear sets?
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Old 04-29-2008, 10:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
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believe it or not, its just rustolium paint :P
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Old 05-02-2008, 01:15 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Looks very good in that pic!

If you clear it (or if you don't) you can wet sand it and get a near perfect finnish. I can post instructions if you are interested, a good bit of work, but it looks very good when complete.
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Old 05-02-2008, 07:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Ah man, you suck I've always wanted one of those toyota's. Nice job on the paint

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Maybe some turtle wax after the clear sets?
Eh, turtle wax beads too irratically, the beading isn't tight beading, it's all spread out and everywhere. I use synthetic wax. Nice and small, tight beads.
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Old 05-08-2008, 09:11 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 05-08-2008, 11:20 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 07-21-2008, 04:40 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Did you roll it or spray it?

I have seen some really nice roller jobs, but it's probably sprayed more often.

Did you thin it before you applied the paint?

My Honda is getting the rustoleum treatment before winter. Doing all the body work now. Someone did a halfa$$ job on it before I got it. Overspray everywhere, bumper, trim, windows, name it...it's got paint on it.


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