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Berger Panel...Poll: Flat, Semi, Gloss

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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how do you know it is white after primer?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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I accidentally sanded it too far on one of the corners
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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I should also clarify that it isnt plastic, but fiberglass.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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I'm in the process of painting mine satin on a 98 silver Z. So far im diggin it. I'll post pics when it's completed.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
Anyone have some flat black pictures?
Flat black and debadged.

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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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so when doing the prep job and after you paint it, does it have a smooth appearance or does it have to be wet sanded (if so, what grit)? i have heard that self done jobs do not turn out smooth. i am planning on doing mine soon and was wanting to know all the steps to do it and get it done right. also i am going to do it in semi gloss look. do i spray it with flat black base and semi gloss clear, or semi gloss black and semi gloss clear? any tips on keeping trash out of it? is there a sticky on how to do these, since so many people do it? also what brand paint and clear is best for the job? thanks
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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actually something that comes out really bad @$$ that ive seen, is take black base coat and put 20% reducer and 10% hardner into it and dont clear it. it comes out a little glossier.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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gloss w/ LT1 tails VHT'd and cleared!



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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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I like the semi gloss... makes it stand out from the rest of the car... makes a statement.!!
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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ULTRA flat...
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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FLAT... but some look just as good with semi-gloss, same with gloss but not as many
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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i vote semi gloss, and sorry to hijack ur thread but how do i take this panel off to paint it? thanks! yes i searched and didint find anything!
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Flat Black
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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ar0ck, that looks amazing
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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It depends on the color and theme of the car. Personally, I like the gloss....

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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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I ended up with gloss on mine. I am getting my car back tomorrow. Ill shoot some pics of mine. I also agree its all about the paint scheme, because I personally like the semi-gloss, but with my paint scheme it just made more sense to go gloss! Great to see the thread still kicking and helping some guys out with there berger panel painting decisions!
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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i think Flat accents the badges in the rear so i voted FLAT
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Hill SS, any pics now that you got it back? Still haven't made my mind up on mine.
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 4yall2nv
i vote semi gloss, and sorry to hijack ur thread but how do i take this panel off to paint it? thanks! yes i searched and didint find anything!
remove your taillights, and spare tire and pull back some of the carpet, and you will see the wingnuts and nuts holding it in. nothing to it. by the way here is a pic of my semi gloss panel being installed.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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i want to see the pictures!!
i really like mine in flat. but if you say that it looks good in gloss, im curious to see if it works better with orange.
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