Gloss Black Berger Panel
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Gloss Black Berger Panel Most guys prefer the satin or flat black berger panels but I want to make mine glossy to match the roof. Is this possible with spray paint or anything I can by at an auto parts store? What do you guys recommend I use?
Hmmm good question. I would think gloss would look better (that's what I have). BUT I got mine professionally shot for VERY cheap 
so I'm not sure on the rattlecan ordeal. Personally, however, I'd do the Duplicolor treatment and do it yourself. I've seen some insane **** done with spray paint and there's no reason yours can't look the same.
so I'm not sure on the rattlecan ordeal. Personally, however, I'd do the Duplicolor treatment and do it yourself. I've seen some insane **** done with spray paint and there's no reason yours can't look the same. 
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just a good name brand aughta do,
all you would have to do different is use a gloss clear instead of a flat or satin one.
i like duplicolor and plastikote if your gonna rattle can it, its not a big piece though, for best results you could get in touch with your local body shop and see what they would charge to spray it
all you would have to do different is use a gloss clear instead of a flat or satin one.
i like duplicolor and plastikote if your gonna rattle can it, its not a big piece though, for best results you could get in touch with your local body shop and see what they would charge to spray it
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Ok cool I was just making sure a rattle can paint would do the job. So a nice black with some gloss clear it is. Ill probably ask around to get a quote on a professional job just incase someone gives me a really cheap bid.
take and have it done. It will turn out much better than rattle can. If you do it in satin then you can rattle can it. I have done both.
Here is the rattle can.
Here is the rattle can.
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Mine is painted with PPG Gloss black painted just like a new car and i love it! nothing its flat back on my car so i did it on gloss black 
The auto body shop only charged me $50
The auto body shop only charged me $50 
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I ordered them from http://www.autotrimdesign.net/detail...CL2__8253.html had them 3 years and looks as good as the 1st time i put them on! Way beter then cheep vinyl
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That looks pretty good for a rattle can job. So I guess it is possible. What kind of paint did you use? If I do it myself im hoping for results like that.
Dang thats a good price, I talked to a shop yesterday that wanted 100 bucks, I told no thanks lol.
Dang thats a good price, I talked to a shop yesterday that wanted 100 bucks, I told no thanks lol.
[quote=TLUZLS1;9803324]That looks pretty good for a rattle can job. So I guess it is possible. What kind of paint did you use? If I do it myself im hoping for results like that.
I just used some wal mart primer then duplicolor gloss black with duplicolor gloss clear.
I just used some wal mart primer then duplicolor gloss black with duplicolor gloss clear.
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i used duplicolor gloss black and clear. the prep and technique is key to good results.
i wet sanded it down with 400 paper to get it started then used some spray adheasion romoter then a few light coats of black primer.
them i put about 4 coats of black about 20 min apart they waited about 30-40 min then misted the first coat of clear they put 3 weter coats on but not to heavy to prevent drips.
then i let it cure for about 3-4 days then wet sanded it with 1500 paper then 2000 paper.
i used my porter cable to polish it out and it looks profesional.
even my friend who owns a body shop that works on show cars said i did a great job.
i did my tail panel and my front grill.
clickon my fquick link in my sig for more pics.
you can dooo it!!!!!
i wet sanded it down with 400 paper to get it started then used some spray adheasion romoter then a few light coats of black primer.
them i put about 4 coats of black about 20 min apart they waited about 30-40 min then misted the first coat of clear they put 3 weter coats on but not to heavy to prevent drips.
then i let it cure for about 3-4 days then wet sanded it with 1500 paper then 2000 paper.
i used my porter cable to polish it out and it looks profesional.
even my friend who owns a body shop that works on show cars said i did a great job.
i did my tail panel and my front grill.
clickon my fquick link in my sig for more pics.
you can dooo it!!!!!
