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Old Oct 12, 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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Old Oct 12, 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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Old Oct 12, 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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Old Oct 12, 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
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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once the laquer has dried fully "leave a few days" use a cutting compound called g6 and give it a buff up like wax thje results are awesome
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Cheers quite pleased with the results matched in quite well
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