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12 October 2011, 06:46 PM

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Hi iv`e got a fog light cover i have under coated it i have sprayed it mica red but it has dried flat red not mettallic. The paint is a spray brought from halfrauds today anybody help cheers gary

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12 October 2011, 07:38 PM

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Hi iv`e got a fog light cover i have under coated it i have sprayed it mica red but it has dried flat red not mettallic. The paint is a spray brought from halfrauds today anybody help cheers gary

Needs clear laquer on top of the red to give it its shine and to show the metallic up

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12 October 2011, 08:18 PM

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Like Trev said it requires a clear coat,or you could send it to me for a proper bit of paint work

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12 October 2011, 08:29 PM

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cheers thanks for the offer but it`s got the cold air feed duct in it and it`s being fitted on monday, I`ve got the clear coat i`ll have a go tomorrow