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08 C300 Sport
This DIY is killer, used it tonight! Car is 4 days old to me, and I couldn't think of a better mod to do so quickly!
Bought DupliColor adhesion promoter and their universal semi-gloss enamel. For $11 I can't be happier!
Here's a small step by step from my iPhone.
This morning with brand new 5% tint all around and eyebrow
Starting to take the chrome off (patience and a small flathead... mainly patience):
My high-end paint booth:
Back together:
Back on and ready for action!
Can't wait for more mods! Smoked markers are ordered and on their way.
Thanks again for the trick DIY post.
Bought DupliColor adhesion promoter and their universal semi-gloss enamel. For $11 I can't be happier!
Here's a small step by step from my iPhone.
This morning with brand new 5% tint all around and eyebrow
Starting to take the chrome off (patience and a small flathead... mainly patience):
My high-end paint booth:
Back together:
Back on and ready for action!
Can't wait for more mods! Smoked markers are ordered and on their way.
Thanks again for the trick DIY post.
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2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
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2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
yeah thanks, with both your diy and the youtube video i was able to feel comfortable removing mine. plasti dipped it yesterday and will be putting it back on today.
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2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
did u remove the plastic panels behind? i did after i had it out. it took like 2 mins to put it back on. watch the second video a few times and do it backwards. don't ever analyze it. its pretty simple. good luck
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Can someone recommend a specific clear coat that is "compatible" with the VHT hood and bumper paint? I want to be able to go glossy as an option after painting with the VHT. My car is black, so I'm thinking glossy may look better, but I'm gonna go ahead and use the VHT first, regardless of which way I go.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I highly recommend the following for any and all spray can work:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Can-Gun-Aerosol-Spray-Can-Handle-With-Red-Full-Grip-Trigger-Car-Painting-/271950045397?hash=item3f517c60d5&item=271950045397&vxp=mtr
You can pick them up at most places that sell spray paint. Not only is it insanely more comfortable on the fingers, but I find it allows me to get a better angle and a more smooth and consistent side to side motion. Knowing how nicely they work, I would pay $10 for one of these if that's what they cost.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Can-Gun-Aerosol-Spray-Can-Handle-With-Red-Full-Grip-Trigger-Car-Painting-/271950045397?hash=item3f517c60d5&item=271950045397&vxp=mtr
You can pick them up at most places that sell spray paint. Not only is it insanely more comfortable on the fingers, but I find it allows me to get a better angle and a more smooth and consistent side to side motion. Knowing how nicely they work, I would pay $10 for one of these if that's what they cost.