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Old 12-05-2005, 08:13 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ridgemanron
Any particular grade of sandpaper? I ordered Krylon Fusion
(for plastic) Black Gloss Spray Paint for the covers, an
acrylic paint set from 'Oakridge Hobbies' that has the silver
color I'll need for the lettering, as well as the yellow and
green I'll need for the emblem. Then went to Auto Barn for
a spray can of their Dupli Color Auto Spray Clear Coat
which I'll use to cover everything when I'm through.
I used 220 grit garnet, followed up by 300 grit aluminum oxide. honestly, I didn't spend more than 5 min on each piece. Quick wash, paint, and it was all done.
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