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Old 02-07-2008, 11:03 PM
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Is there a consensus on which paint to use on the oem NA front lip if you're not getting it done body color? satin? flat?
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Old 02-07-2008, 11:15 PM
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trim panel or bumper paint.
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I use automotive black trim paint. It is kinda in between satin and flat and can be found at any parts store for around $5 a can.
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Originally Posted by sbrian2
I use automotive black trim paint. It is kinda in between satin and flat and can be found at any parts store for around $5 a can.
And it works so well...
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Your car is black, leave it unpainted. When I got mine it was a custom blue, I stripped it, sanded and polished.
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Originally Posted by jayc72
Your car is black, leave it unpainted. When I got mine it was a custom blue, I stripped it, sanded and polished.
The trim is a clear/black paint that helps return it to that stockish black if its faded, blotched, etc.
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sand it, prime and bumper paint it ftw.
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I used flat black bumper paint, just a quick sanding and no clearcoat
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