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Old 05-12-2013, 04:59 PM   #16 (permalink)
War_Wagon
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I can't help with the display questions, but after looking at those pictures, you could sort that car out in about 20 minutes with 2 cans of spray paint. The trim under the window just needs the remaining black removed (wire brush), then mask the door and window with some tape and spray it with a few coats of semi-gloss black. The faded part on the hatch should be glossy black, but you have to be really careful sanding it smooth as it's plastic. Though try a bit of wax on it first. It won't be perfect, but it will probably look a lot better, and you won't have to worry about ruining the plastic. The front bumper needs to be painted professionally. Silver is a very hard colour to match due to the metallic content. If you tried it yourself with Honda touch up paint out of a spray can, it will look terrible. Trust me, I have ruined enough cars to know ha ha.
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