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Old May 8, 2023 | 09:44 AM
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Not in my experience either. Like trying to find a contractor who performs like the ones on TOH.
Norm Abrams retired
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Old May 8, 2023 | 07:07 PM
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Not Norm. Talking about local contractors they pull in. Can’t find that expertise around here.
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Originally Posted by DavidZ
...have you ever tried to apply touch up paint to a car? I have and I can tell you that's it's not easy to get it right.
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Yes, many times. I am an old guy who buys new cars and keeps them 15-20 years. I use the same technique shown in the video except I tape off. You just have to be patient. It takes multiple thin coats of color, than same for clear. You lose so much volume to evaporation that you want to apply a thick coat to expedite. No, just take your time. If you have a steady hand you can skip wet sanding and go right to compound. All depends on where the repair is located.
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