40-190 bezel color question

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40-190 bezel color question

DKinYORKpa
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01-06-2013, 10:54 AM

Although the paint recommended in that thread, Valspar Plasticote, was not available locally. So I picked up Valspar Brilliant Gold 66009 at Lowes. First coat was too thick and I got some noticeable orange peel. Quickly removed that with some alcohol and did 2 thin coats. I'm 100% satisfied.

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[Image: http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z309/...file-8.jpg]

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[Image: http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z309/...file-7.jpg]

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40-190 bezel color question - by DKinYORKpa - 01-05-2013, 09:52 AM

RE: 40-190 bezel color question - by DKinYORKpa - 01-05-2013, 10:42 AM

RE: 40-190 bezel color question/PICS - by DKinYORKpa - 01-06-2013, 10:54 AM

RE: 40-190 bezel color question - by Phlogiston - 01-06-2013, 12:32 PM

RE: 40-190 bezel color question - by DKinYORKpa - 01-06-2013, 02:21 PM

RE: 40-190 bezel color question - by DeckApe - 01-10-2013, 09:57 AM

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