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03-26-14, 02:59 PM

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I used the same rustoleum chrome paint. I have another Lexus grille that I will use the duplicolor chrome paint on to see what looks best. I will clearcoat that and polish as well.

nice just wondering. if mine flakes ill spray a layer of clear coat to. on the paint it said to not use clearcoat so i didnt i orignally was going to. but good to know that you can

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03-26-14, 03:36 PM

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It just flows so well with your car color and headlights. It does not stand out too much. Did you spray over the chrome edges?

Thanks... I did spray the edges but removed the emblem and replaced after painting.

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03-26-14, 03:37 PM

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nice just wondering. if mine flakes ill spray a layer of clear coat to. on the paint it said to not use clearcoat so i didnt i orignally was going to. but good to know that you can

Some paints will absorb the clearcoat and cause discoloration.

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