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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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Replying to: tallman1 (Apr 16, 2008 4:08 pm) hmmm... I thought all cars came with clearcoat.
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Replying to: jipster (Apr 16, 2008 5:06 pm) Without going down the list of every manufacturer's paint processes, in general all modern cars use a 2 step "basecoat/clearcoat" process - I'd say everything in at least the last 10 years.
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Replying to: ny540i6 (Apr 16, 2008 6:15 pm)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Apr 16, 2008 8:40 pm) Actually I was asking about both. You guys answered my question very well. Thanks. |
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I was just wondering if any body has ever had parked their car near a construction site that was spraying polyurethane foam insulation and got it on their car? My wife was parked at work and the construction site next to them was doing this. We have a 2006 Colorado truck and we're trying to decide whether or not to repaint or should we try having it removed so we keep the factory paint job? So far the insurance company and body shop have claybarred some of the hood and waxed it just as a trial, but it still seems to be there. Any ideas? Thanks, Tom 
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Replying to: tstav (May 10, 2008 2:22 pm) |
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I painted a Corolla with Green metallic and a Grand Am with white paint yesterday. I got good flow on the pontiac with canned paint. It is slighly dull. I got some flow of paint on the Toyota, and it is dull. Both cats need a clear coat. Do I need to hit both with 2000 grit wet to get more shine, before clear coat?? Not looking for perfection, just passable to sell both cars. Thanks Bill, the "shade tree mechanic of the Smokey Mountains" |
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I understand it is possible to polish old headlight lenses to make them look clear and new again. What would you folks use on some really dull 12 years old ones? Or is this a lost cause? Also is there anything special you can put on new lenses to prevent them from dulling up? 
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jun 07, 2008 10:44 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 08, 2008 7:58 am) |
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