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Paint jobs are decorative application of paint to a surface. Some of the popular paint jobs are flames and custom colors on cars and motorcycles, using various techniques such as pearl painting and candy painting.
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HudsonetteIf you are referring to the "rock guard" that is sprayed generally on lower parts of side body panels, the answer will depend on...
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Some do. The paint on the lower panel has a sort of blurry look to it. Find out what car dealers don't want you to know at...
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Fact: Carnauba wax and Turpentine, some companies also add a polyformer to help fill scratches. Carnauba wax comes from a tree,...
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About $14 an hour or so. Here's more more broad information, FYI: In 2002, median hourly earnings of painters, construction...
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what kind of paint?? How long has the original paint been on there? Many times, the "vehicle" (solvent) in the polyurethane will...
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I am not sure what the actual person would be called but I would assume a body shop is who you would need to call to have this...
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A lot depends on how long the egg had been on the car, and how old the paint is. If you got it washed off right away and it left...
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it all depends on where your from, what color and if there going to blend the hood into the fenders.typical painters hourly rates...
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You can paint a lot of things. It depends on what you are painting. If you are painting metal then use metal paint if you are...
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Contact you local automotive paint store. The should have the correct products. The major companines are 3M and Mequiers. "Goo...
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All of the answers below are correct. I'll just add one point. After you put the paint on the part that was previously rusted,...
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Waxing a car might provide temporary protection against paint oxidation and degradation from the ultraviolet portion of sunlight,...
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Rubber is a generic term today. It used to mean a very specific substance.Today you could call various forms of urethane...
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Just what it says. Fine metal particles, or plastic particles, that make the finish sparkle in the sunlight. Modern metallic...
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yes you can, it has a rough texture in the tiles though and you may not want to do it as it comes of easily.
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Yes, while bacteria can accelerate or even cause rusting or corrosion, this is not necessarily the case (i.e. some rusting occurs...
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All Ford vehicles have the paint code located on the drivers side door jamb. Open the door and look on the lower section of the...
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Try a good eraser. I know the pink ones work.
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Metal paint or metallic paint contains very small metallic particles mixed with the pigments. Non-metallic paints contains none.
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Well depends where. and also what quality you want your paint to be. Some garages in Europe ask you to pay 500-7000 euros. This...
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If the spots are only thru the clear coat the entire roof should be carefully finesse sanded and then reapply clear coat as...
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My EGR valve stuck on my '90 Mustang. All I did was to remove it and use some spray Wynns Carb Cleaner to remove all the carbon...
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AnswerLacquer thinner should do it for you,don't know how much area you have to remove paint from& or the kind of paint...
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There are many variants of chemicals that make up polishes and unless your a chemist, you are better off purchasing a high...
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After the the end of World War Two, in California, in the late 1940's , the age of early hot rod car building began. One of the...
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If you are repainting an automible and the paint is ok Sand the auto with 320 DA sand paper (this is an air tool) Scuff all shiny...
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white vinagar or a scratch remover wax. good example meguairs scratchx
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Most car manufacturers put their color identification plates in different places. Floow the link below to find the location of...
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In the drivers door jamb there is a sticker that will have the VIN paint code and other info. It will be a three character code...
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Ammonia absolutely DOES attack paint! Do not use glass cleaner on paint! Use a product meant for painted surfaces.
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I believe this may be able to help.http://www.automotivetouchup.com/gmlabel.htm Answer IN GLOVE BOX OR IN TRUNK UNDER CARPET ON...
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220 3m its a finer sand paper you can take the paint as low as you want with it it works great. You should always prime over a...
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The best way to prevent peeling is to regularly wash and wax your vehicle. When you see dirt clinging to painted areas, that...
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WD-40 and elbow grease.
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No, automotive paints do not oxidize as older ones did.Today's paint's are mostly basecoat clearcoat's to protected the colors...
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1. Super Glue 2. Depoxy Steel Glue 3. Finest waterproof sand paper 4. Vinyl paint matching your Dashboard 5. Painter's tape...
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If you are priming bodywork, filler; be sure to finish all filler in 180 grit sandpaper, then feather edge paint starting with...
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Color code. Located in the owner's manual, glove box, door jam, trunk lid, etc. Look around and you will find it.
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It would probably be something I would call a warm beige.
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Waxing will not bring back the colour on an older car if there is oxidization. Oxidization needs to be removed with a suitable...
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I am almost certain that having the VIN number and calling the dealer will get you the result you want in under 15...
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Try something called "goo gone." Squirt it on, let it sit, then wipe off the mess. Test it in an inconspicuous spot first to be...
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Paint correction my friend is a very involved process that can stem from simple polishing and glazing with a high speed buffer...
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Talk to the people at the paint store for better advise but choose a reducer that matches your paint and temperature range and I...
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That is a question that you will get numerous answers too. There are many good waxes out there. I personally use McGuires...
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Automotive paint is made up of many different colored "toners" which are essentially pure colors of paint made up of pigment,...
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yes: you can it possible to drop the value down if you ghange the color but if you keep it the same it won't.
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Waiting to Wax a New CarBy waxing a new paint finish you are trapping the solvents that have not yet evaporated. Trapping the...
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Depending on how much paint is on the painted metal part you should be able to rub the polyurethane off the painted metal with...
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The simple answer is, "just like you would paint anything else." However, to my knowledge, mudguards are made of rubber, or a...
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tree sapprubbing alcohol works pretty good but it will damage the clear coat and paint.
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AnswerMaquires. Wax on....no need to wax off. Great shine for quite a long time.
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Flat black, but of course, that's literally impossible to have. Basically, it's the flattest color of black you can have (flat as...
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do you mean tree sap ? if so use a little paint thinner in a rag and wipe it off
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to mix all ingredients smoothly toghether, paint, hardner, reducers, and additives. Your mom doesn't make a cake without blending...
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i would start by wet sanding it with some 400 grid sandpaper and then take it to a car dealership and tell them that you wet...
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The world of finishing is ever changing with new products, Lacquer can have more depth and clarity if applied right, they have...
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You can contact your insurance company to see if they can intervene. If the body shop is part of the BBB then file a complaint....
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use steel wool and scrub it while using a hose to wash over while scrubing. Better try some rubbing or finishing compound...
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hi there the paint code should be on the drivers door just inside i know for a fact there is no paint code located on the chasis...
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If you try to simply use a spray detailer to protect your paint, you may end wishing you had used a wax. Carnauba waxes will do...
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It depends on what you're trying to do. Follow the manufacturers recommendations for all auto body painting.
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Dry electrostatic paint application (also known as powder coating) is used in many paint shops.The item to be painted is...
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black is really a cool color to spend your money only when you can take care of it like your baby. yes it means, that it demand...
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try using gasoline to disslove the rubber
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It can cost between $200-$10000. It just depends on what you want. If its a high quality paint job expect to spend around $3000.
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Sandblasting is just like Detailing or even painting a car. It is pure experience in how they sandblast and even what material...
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It's too hot. Try VHT extreme temp stuff is about as durable as paint gets on a hot surface. You can always aluminize, but it's...
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normally there are two issues, film thickness and substrate. If you "pile" on spray paint, you wind up trapping solvents in the...
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That depends on so many different things. Just throwing out a random dollar amount will be right someplace on earth. There are...
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Several factors can contribute. If it is hot and dry when painting, the paint may dry too fast to even out. If the surface...
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driver side door
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Driver's door jamb, on the production date sticker.
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Why would you ever want to ? I suppose every thing is fake nowadays so knock your self out and paint away (Please do this Out...
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Most likely cause is wrong reducer for the temperature. If you use a fast drying reducer in warm/hot weather, the paint will dry...
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Im not 100% sure but I think metallic paint has metal flakes mixed with the paint so you get a more "sparkly" and furable paint
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either its burnished ' burned ' by troweling til it shines OR topical sealers are applied.
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A 'trivalent passivate' is a 'conversion coating' applied to a zinc surface. It is called a 'conversion coating' because it...
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gray... is considered a neutral color that can be complemented by any color. It usually looks better when combined with a...
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buy auto interior paint from auto parts store. clean panels 1st with grease removing cleaner,then dry. paint at close to 70...
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sure, it is called bace coat/clear coat system and they have been doing it since 1986 ish. Spray your bace till covered let it...
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The best remover of glues that I have used is lighter fluid for Zippo lighters. There are many solvents available at your...
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fine wet sand and buff, finish with polishing compound. Use a sponge for a flat surface with 1200 grit paper wrapped around it....
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Daniel Cook is a preschooler featured in a 6-minute Playhouse Disney show. The person that the other answerer is talking about is...
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NO. Powder coating is undertaken by stripping the metal back to a clean, grease free surface. The powder is than sprayed on to...
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There is a color called "Alizarin Crimson," which is crimson and a true red. You could mix cad red med with a bit of black and...
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call your cab company and ask them the fleet manager or he can guide you to the right person
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Rust? it indeed has a smell! it smells like blood.
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Absolutely, just make sure you clean the area to be painted extremely well. I usually wash with hot water & Dawn dish...
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The rule is: You cannot use water base paints over oil base paint. You may if you prime first. If your matte and your gloss are...
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Painters make $15.50 an hourssometimes......
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Use the memo line on the check for explanation of payment or definitely get a receipt for payment
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I need the paint code , for a 2005 HD Road King >color is black cherry thanks KEN HD Black Cherry Pearl. PPG paint code is...
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