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Old 12-05-2005, 04:55 AM
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I used an empty 12 pack container to mask the immidiate area around the emblem. The cardboard holds it's shape, is easily cut, and can be slid in-between the body and emblem, against the foam tape. I then used a couple of sheets of newspaper to mask the immidiate area around the emblem.

I sanded with an orbital for about 20 seconds each and wiped down with a damp paper towel. Smoked a cig and opened a Pepsi to waste time and make sure the emblem had enough time to dry.

Shot the emblem, fully coating it at one time. I didn't want to give the paint a chance to cure and peel when I removed the masking. Then removed the masking immediately.

There are a couple of places I need to touch up because I bumped the painted surface by mistake and some of the spray snuck under the cardboard. It's really not noticable, but I know it's there.

I also did the chrome license cap yesterday. :No pics because the battery needed to be recharged and I didn't want to wait.
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