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Old 04-01-2012, 07:34 AM   #6
Perfectlap
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When I had a Miata I painted these little aero bits that go right below the headlights. They sold them as bare composite and you had to sand, prime and paint. The paint came from Tower Paint in aeorosol can matched by VIN #. I tackled the job in my cellar. Wow. a little tiny part took me hours as the skill level did not match my perfectionist eye. I kept redoing it over and over until I got the result that I wanted and still wasn't happy even though everyone thought it looked factory. I probably spent six hours on something a pro could have done in 15 minutes.
Either little bits would settle onto the paint as it was drying or the finish wouldn't match the other piece. I eventually ran out of paint LOL...had to order another can. This was a black car I'm thinking yellow might be easier to hide mistakes but still a giant task if you aren't skilled and have high expectations
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