2003 F150 Collision Repair
#21
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Well ****..... looks like we're all in for it before long, LMAO
https://www.sema.org/sema-enews/2012...-auto-industry
many OEMs now use water-based paints on their newest products. Paint manufacturers are also moving quickly to develop low-VOC primers and clear-coat products in addition to the color coats available now.
In high-smog states like California, regulations requiring low-VOC technologies have been in place for years, and now other states are following suit.
In high-smog states like California, regulations requiring low-VOC technologies have been in place for years, and now other states are following suit.
#23
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Well the new grill I ordered is silver. Should I leave it silver of go back to black.
#25
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What might look good it to match it to your bumper paint. Otherwise, semi-gloss black is what I'd do.
#26
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Sounds like I will be going with satin or semi gloss black. Thanks guys.
#27
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This is semi-gloss that I put on mine....
#28
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Black would look best IMO. Even dirty.
#29
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Thank yall for the input. I'll definitely be going the black route. I just got done scuffing out the honey comb. Just a little time consuming.
I have a little orange peel going on with the acrylic lacquer and I'm considering an acrylic clear just for the sake of longevity. Should I wet sand or scuff the base coat before I apply the clear or should I just take a rubbing compound to the clear coat?
I'm sorry for all the questions guys.
I have a little orange peel going on with the acrylic lacquer and I'm considering an acrylic clear just for the sake of longevity. Should I wet sand or scuff the base coat before I apply the clear or should I just take a rubbing compound to the clear coat?
I'm sorry for all the questions guys.
#30
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I would just scuff it with a scotch brite personally. Any minor imperfections it would leave will be filled in by the primer.