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Sivik 03-10-2002 08:05 PM

Painting eyebrows
 
Hey, I got those APC headlight eyebrows and i painted them black with a couple coats, and then put a couple coats of clearcoat on, but its not shiny like my car is. How can I get them shiny so they won't stick out on my car? Thanks!

Sivik 03-10-2002 08:06 PM

oh also, my car is black too... hehe

BrandonClaps 03-10-2002 08:33 PM

well did u go thru the whole proccess? maybe 2 coats of primer 2-3 coats of paint and 2 coats of clear? i dono if thats the right amount of each. Then you may need to buff and wax it...

ebpda9 03-10-2002 09:28 PM

actually it depends on the clear coat. to get a nice and shini one you gotta apply at least 5-6 coats of clear.

Sivik 03-12-2002 01:52 PM

i've applied about 6 coats of clear, but not very shiny yet... whats up?

Maxvla 03-12-2002 01:54 PM

bad paint?? thats why i let the pro's do the sprayin.

Sivik 03-12-2002 02:19 PM

it is Dupli-Color paint and clear coat... heard good things about them so thats why I got the brand. Any ideas on what to do from here?

BrandonClaps 03-12-2002 03:38 PM

yuh bring it to a prof painter ;]

Maxvla 03-12-2002 08:59 PM

proffesional paint shop... yep yep.
for those little things they shouldnt charge much at all.

BrandonClaps 03-13-2002 07:29 AM

they shouldn't charge much at all, IF they have the paint already. If not your gonna pay a shitload for the paint unfortionatly(sp) ;[

Addict 03-13-2002 08:34 AM

What were your steps in painting them? And what kind of Dupli-Color did you use? The actual automotive type?

Sivik 03-13-2002 11:13 AM

Well I know a guy that works at the paint shop... I'll just take it to him. Hopefully it won't be to much, and since my car is black (98) then the paint shouldn't be hard to come by. Just thought I'd try it myself first to see if I could do it. I think I might of bought the wrong paint or something... it said gloss, but maybe it was a semi-gloss or something. I dunno... thanks for your imput anyways!

Maxvla 03-13-2002 11:54 AM

good luck.

Azkikr111 03-13-2002 05:43 PM

post some pictures of your car once its done, i'd like to know how it looks (never seen a car with eyebrows on em)

Maxvla 03-13-2002 08:47 PM

eyebrows are cool if done properly... but only on some cars.

Quist 03-15-2002 04:22 AM

You can also go to the paint shop and have them mix you a special blend of paint that will match your paint exactly. thats what I always do, its a little expensive but it matches the best

4jacks 03-16-2002 04:38 PM

Krylon Painters Touch Hi-Gloss Clear Coat...

In Spray Can ... Go to the paint department in HomeDepot...

It'll shine like a mirror...
4 coats

frizzo60 03-17-2002 02:05 PM

Try water sanding them with 2000 or 1200 hundred grid water paper. Make sure you do not go past the clear always keep what ever you are water sanding wet. after water sanding dry and add a rubing compound if you don't have a buffer you'll need to rub it in by hand. Then your last step is to add a good amount of waxs and they should be shine . Just be sure not to go past the clear .
Try that.

Sivik 03-17-2002 07:39 PM

I just had my friend paint them for me real cheap in cost... its good to know people. They look great. I'll get some pics up soon. Thanks for all your help!

Maxvla 03-18-2002 12:58 AM

glad to hear they turned out well... i await the pics... ;)


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