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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Hello, I'm planning to spray my door handles and front grills gloss black. Could someone recommend me a good spray?
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Go to an autobody supply store and ask for PPG or Dupont in a spray can. See if they offer catalyst activated clear.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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since you'll probably get tired of it and want to back to stock eventually i'd recommend plastidip, hate that $hit, but at least you can peal it off when you don't want it anymore
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 03:32 AM
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Why GLOSS black?IMO,a semi-gloss or,the finish used on exterior black parts would look better.If thats a option,I'd suggest DupliColor Trim Black.All auto parts chains handle.
This is the best black paint I've ever used,and very durable.You'll get pro results.Its best to prep with
DupliColor adhesion promoter(spray) before applying the trim black.
If you do want a gloss,you could clear coat it.

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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gloss black would look nice.. a good change from the norm and matches tinted glass.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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I gloss blacked my grill and the lower part of the bumper under the grill with duplicolor engine enamel for the grill and paint for plastic for the bumper. prep is key and i recommend a lot of clear because rock chips are a pain





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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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hey realist alive, whats that tire and wheel combo you're runnin ? Roy b
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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No rattle can chit
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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I rattled canned mine black with Duplicolor and it turned out great for such cheap stuff. I recently bought color matched paint and painted them silverstone. Look awesome after a little wetsanding. Not quite body shop quality, but for $10 I am very pleased.

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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impressive
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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What did you guys use to keep your paint "between-the-lines" when having to paint the bumper? I'm not too sure how to tape it up, if that's even possible.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Gloss should look good. Mr. Sparco has the best advice. For exterior paint, I'd only use automotive quality.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Looks like stock to me boss
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hey realist alive, whats that tire and wheel combo you're runnin ? Roy b
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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^ stock 18"s and 245s rear 235s front. will be getting wheels when these tires go bald. probably around Christmas
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