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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Probably 2 gallons gunmetal for a base coat like a primer, then mix 2 gallons white with 1 gallon of pearlizer.

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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Skraight
Probably 2 gallons gunmetal for a base coat like a primer, then mix 2 gallons white with 1 gallon of pearlizer.

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BadASS!!!! Thanks man. I can't wait to see how my 98 Z turns out
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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Indeed! looks good man, just keep it garaged all the time so it takes longer to fade as well!

And to anyone interested it is much cheaper if you thin the gallons yourself. The website awarehouseful sells unthinned gallons, all you do is thin it 50/50 with VM&P Naptha or Xylene which is what plastidip does and you basically get 2 gallons for a price of 1 of their pre-thinned gallons.
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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The Koi color looks awesome on that 'bird! More pics please!
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Looks great!! Like how bright it looks
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Got a question for you plasti-dip gurus- I just tried plasti dipping (spray can) my rear wing on my Lambo today and I cant seem to get it even looking. Im still getting spray lines after 4 or 5 coats.

Any suggestions?

Im planing on doing the lower portion of my car (gun not can) so I might just peel this off the wing and do it again when I get the spray gun...
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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The first couple of coats should be very light, and the rest heavy and thick.
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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this is very cool. i remember when i was posting about the plasti dip stuff i was doing and people kept talking bad about plasti dip. keep up the good work
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