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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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ya i like the all black around the bottom. your last photoshop.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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ive had bad experiences with most clears other then the duplicolor clear top coat. they just come out dull and milky
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Shoot, I've been using Rustoleum clear enamel and it has turned out decent for me but I have redone clear coats just because it did come out dull and milky. I'm testing how the flares would look matte black on one now and I like the finish without the clear but I'm not sure how it would hold up without clear coat
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Test 1: Without clear
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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Done:

I went with no clear so we will see how that holds up and if it doesnt then ill sand it down and repaint and then clear it
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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looks good. i like it. your probably guna have to redo them before long (like after you first power wash it) so i would go ahead and get it over with now and throw on some clear coat.

On to the bumper!!!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Ya I know. I just love the flat finish and the clear is gonna shine em right up. Guess I'd rather have glossy then spotty. Bumper is next. Probably Saturday because of work conflicts but nonetheless, its getting done before I go to Cancun the 29th
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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lol aight man cant wait. i still need to do my back window, bumper valence and underbody and il be done with the oustide ptm..
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Haha ya thatll look real good. Quit slacking on the vinyl too while your at it
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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haha hey im workin on a bigger project than vinyl right now. much bigger lol
but the vinyl will be done. trust me.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Haha any hints on that bigger project or you just gonna leave me in the dark?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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the "bigger" was the hint
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Haha oh i see. Cant wait to see what you got coming
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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lol its only coming with some help of some members. hopefully all goes well.
whats next for your truck?? after the bumper..
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Tint the front windows at least. It all depends on how much money I can pull between work and my birthday coming up haha
If I get enough, it will be black L-heads and corners and a Dynomax bullet with a SS tip. If not, then it will come down to those 2
 
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