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Old 05-21-2005, 09:05 AM
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i need some advice on painting my first body

1. what paint should i use. i want plain orange white and black paint, no fancy stuff just basic.

2. what do i need to make sure of before i paint it? ie cleaning

3. what tape etc is best to mask off areas?

4. how long do i need to leave it between coats?

5.how many coats?

6.how long do i leave it after the final coat?

thanks
Old 05-21-2005, 04:55 PM
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This explains a little about the paints

http://www.helgerracing.com/jproduct...jframeset.html
Old 05-21-2005, 05:48 PM
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most of the guys at my LHS use electrical/electricians tape. It works better than masking tape.
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I agree with cap IMO electricians tape works way better than regular paper masking tape.
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bugger. iv just ordered some masking tape now. never mind it was only cheap. ill see if i can swipe some electrical tape from work
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NO YOU WONT!!!! ILL TELL
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then ill tell about mat stealing every screw in the factory at least once. just to join in on the tattling

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