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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Done painting and clearing...Rear grab bar removed and filled
Before: Crashed...deep scrapes, big crack by passenger peg, small crack just above that


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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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not enough clearcoat but looks good.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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not enough clearcoat but looks good.
it was 4 coats...it just never leveled out, i dunno what i could do to get it even and shiney
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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If you have 4 coats of clear, it is now time to wet sand with 1500 followed with 2000 and then rub with 3M Finess(sp), It will shine then.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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If you have 4 coats of clear, it is now time to wet sand with 1500 followed with 2000 and then rub with 3M Finess(sp), It will shine then.

whats 3M finess?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Go to your automotive paint supplier or automotive parts store. It is a very fine rubbing compound. It is also great to use to polish plastic lenses like your taillight, head light, turn signals etc. But, it is designed for rubbing out clear coats. When you wet sand, use a block,( like a sponge) so you don't rub in too deep where your fingers are pushing on the paper.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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ok, ill try that once i get some free time, thanks
 
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