Did I need to apply clear coat???
10-13-2009, 03:28 PM
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(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
Hey guys....just painted my grilles....sanded it...primed it....and painted it....TURNED OUT GREAT!
Just one question...did I need to add clear coat??? One of my friends said it is likely to chip if clear coat isn't added....
Just one question...did I need to add clear coat??? One of my friends said it is likely to chip if clear coat isn't added....
10-13-2009, 03:31 PM
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I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='1031708' date='Oct 13 2009, 04:29 PM
it will chip whether u clear it or not. just leave it if u like the flat look.
Cool cool....thanks man...this is the first legit DIY mod I did myself....I am kinda proud of myself...
10-13-2009, 04:51 PM
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I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
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Originally Posted by PAKOGERTE' post='1031754' date='Oct 13 2009, 05:28 PM
good job, take a couple pics of them mounted. I'm thinking of doing this mod and would like to see
Thnks a lot man...I will definitely put some pics up in the next couple days once I get my car back...
10-13-2009, 05:56 PM
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so far they look good! congrats on the DIY!
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Originally Posted by bubajay' post='1031705' date='Oct 13 2009, 04:28 PM
Hey guys....just painted my grilles....sanded it...primed it....and painted it....TURNED OUT GREAT!
Just one question...did I need to add clear coat??? One of my friends said it is likely to chip if clear coat isn't added....
Just one question...did I need to add clear coat??? One of my friends said it is likely to chip if clear coat isn't added....
10-13-2009, 09:46 PM
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Good job on the DIY bro, looks good. It will stand up a lot better if you remembered to sand, primer and then paint though. Good luck and post pics when mounted. 
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