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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Know that honeycomb piece that CDC sells (came with 35th anniversary)? I was looking at one of those but since I pretty much got rid of all the honey comb on my car, I dont think it looks right. I'm planning to just paint the area between the tail lights a matte black but I've never dont any auto paint before.
I'm looking for simple directions on how to do this and get a clean smooth look with no overspray.
Some of the questions I have are:
Is there a special tape I should use to mask off the area?
Can I do this without removing the trunk lid or is that pretty much mandatory?
Do I need an air gun/compressor or can this be done with a spray can (and still come out decent?
Do I need to strip any of the current paint or clear coat away?
Do I need to use primer?
Should I apply clear coat on top?
Any tips on how to paint? (side to side?)
Thanks,
FS
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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they sell a vinyul insert to go from taillight to tailight in the rear over the bumper but under trunk. it goes around license plate area. they sell the vinyl in different colors including black, i cant remember where i saw it though.
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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I bet someone on old trusty ebay has it
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