Black out my Red!

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G6612
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by G6612

I am looking for a easy way to black out my red tips on my shift levers and red stripe on the rear der. anyone have a easy process to black out?

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by phallenthoul

black tape.
it's easy..but not WW-istic.

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CharlesM
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by CharlesM

simply remonve the old graphics down to raw finish and have a detailed refinishing done...

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by btompkins0112

G6612 wrote:I am looking for a easy way to black out my red tips on my shift levers and red stripe on the rear der. anyone have a easy process to black out?


Easiest way is to get some wet/dry sandpaper.....sand it off and spray a light coat of clear.

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adriano
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by adriano

vinyl

billspreston
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by billspreston

When you guys remove the finish from your carbon parts, how are you re-clearing them?

Specifically, what products are you using and how are you spraying them? How is the quality of the finished product?

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by hanzo111

billspreston wrote:When you guys remove the finish from your carbon parts, how are you re-clearing them?

Specifically, what products are you using and how are you spraying them? How is the quality of the finished product?



I used a scuff pad (red) color then i used minwax polyurethane spray and lay down 3 coats scuffing lightly between each coat. After all was dry (24hr) i sanded lightly with 900 grit then buffed using car rubbing compound followed by car polish; lastly wax.


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