what paint to use

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steve
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what paint to use

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:? Hi Guys Trying to get my fb ready for the nationals but running out of time. painting seems to be the problem,Im told if i want to paint it in 2pk i will need to sand the car back to bear metal,but if i use acrylic i dont need to do this , is this correct. cheers.
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depends on what type of job yor after, most paint jobs depend on what's underneath useing any system the best result is bare metal you can buy a sealer to put over the paint you have then use 2 pak
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Hey guys is it posible to paint coil springs or does it flake off when they compress??
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DOLLER wrote:Hey guys is it posible to paint coil springs or does it flake off when they compress??

Just hit 'em with a rattle can , they will be fine. Besides, theyre under the car - who is gonna see 'em ???
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Blacky, Just for once I want to do something properly!!
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Re: what paint to use

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If you're really that worried about the colour of your springs use flex aid in the paint it might help.
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