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louie03cobra
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Whats the best way to paint the trim on a 85 notch because i tried 2 times and it looks like shit... [Confused]

[ 2014-04-14, 10:06 PM: Message edited by: louie03cobra ]

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What have you tried...iv been wanting to paint some trim as well
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Trim black from sems I think

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When I paint the trim it looks like the paint shrinks and looks like orange peel it's looks like crap!!!
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Originally posted by 86_on_DA_machs:
Trim black from sems I think

+1 on the SEMS trim black! Theyre about $12.99 a can but well worth the money.. Nice smooth finish, none of that orange peel lookin shit..

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Make sure you scuff it a bit

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Probably got years of Armour - all baked on it. Use some degree ser or paint thinner.

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Probably got years of Armour - all baked on it. Use some degree ser or paint thinner.

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Scuff it with grey scotchbrite. Use sem trim black. And wash it down several times with dish soap and clean hands. Sounds like you have fish eyes going on from years of armor all or something soaked in

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