I think a matte finish. Otherwise it will look like you used too much armour all, all the time...
Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear
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I think a legitimate matte will look cheap. This car isn't half assed, wouldn't want it to come off that way. The "sheen" of the factory parts is what gets my vote
Google search netted a Canadian craigslist of sorts. Ad was from 2 weeks ago, I emailed him and he still has it. But he doesnt have Paypal (reimburses you if you dont get your item). Im not one to send money and hope something gets mailed to me.
Ok, maybe eggshell. The only thing that was shiny in my '11 was the clear coated aluminum. The plastics had an eggshell gloss at best. Maybe you guys like the lazy detailer spraying armour all over dirt look, but coming from a dealer where I saw it happen on every used car, I hate it. Screams lazy to me, lol.
I wouldn't go too shiny. The oem black interior in my car doesn't have much shine to it. Back when I first installed it, I had a few painted parts that had some shine too it and they just stood out and said "I'm painted".
But, I wouldn't cAll it matte either
Best pic I could find of actual sheen
Edit: wait. What color are you doing the interior?
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But, I wouldn't cAll it matte either
Best pic I could find of actual sheen
Edit: wait. What color are you doing the interior?
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Black, you're post is perfect. Eggshell it is.I wouldn't go too shiny. The oem black interior in my car doesn't have much shine to it. Back when I first installed it, I had a few painted parts that had some shine too it and they just stood out and said "I'm painted".
But, I wouldn't cAll it matte either
Best pic I could find of actual sheen
Edit: wait. What color are you doing the interior?
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Yep, could. Better yet I'll do a test spray out card of each. I was just being lazy.
maybe i missed it, but what kind of paint is this actually? i know you said its not a "dye" like lrs/cj's/am would sell you, but is it something actually made for interiors/plastic?
So I got the driver's side 1/4 trim in primer. Yes, black primer.
I'll sand it down with 400 grit tomorrow and spray the rocker guard on it. I might even paint it tomorrow.
Wow !! That looks fantastic Dave. Great job
I've used a plastic adhesion promoter and sprayed primer that has flex additive in it. My clear coat will also have flex additive in it. It's the paint system I use at work.
But we using it on bumper covers, wether they be raw plastic or primered with really good effectiveness.
Ok, so I may have a AR (anal retentive) problem.
I didn't like the way the GLX looked. Some of the lines where just not straight enough.
So what am I doing right now? Repainting it. I know.....I know.....
I used 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4" fine line tape and made it nice.
I'm letting the letters dry right now so I can clean up the tape residue. I'll clear coat it again shortly.
It will be a little brighter this time than the first time. I sprayed more color to obtain coverage. I think I like it this way.
Anyhow, picture of the GLX that makes me happy.
I didn't like the way the GLX looked. Some of the lines where just not straight enough.
So what am I doing right now? Repainting it. I know.....I know.....
I used 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4" fine line tape and made it nice.
I'm letting the letters dry right now so I can clean up the tape residue. I'll clear coat it again shortly.
It will be a little brighter this time than the first time. I sprayed more color to obtain coverage. I think I like it this way.
Anyhow, picture of the GLX that makes me happy.
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