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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 06:34 PM
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do i need to sand them b4 i paint them or just make sure i put on enough coats?
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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i painted my front emblem black w/o sanding and it chips from road debris. My friend recommend you sand it first. I have to pop off the emblem and repaint every two weeks.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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thanks
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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no prob
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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do i need to sand them b4 i paint them or just make sure i put on enough coats?
you should always sand b4 you paint...the paint has to stick to a somewhat rough surface......
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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thanks guy
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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wetsand with 400 to 600 grit
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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ok i will try that
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