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Old 04-27-10 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Zaphod Beeblebrox
...you notice my current problem. The areas I repainted are now built up higher than the rest of the paint.

How Can I fix/cover that up?





Any recommendations on what to do to clean up around the edges of where I painted? Polishing Compound around the edges to smooth it down? Wet Sanding?
Should I just make a decal with a cutout for the guide in the center to cover it?
Hey, that is looking pretty good!

First of all, make sure the paint is really dry, completely cured, etc. How long ago did you do this? You should probably wait another month or two... but of course I would never have the patience for that.

But yes, as you suggest, wet sanding, 1500 or 2000 grit paper from pep boys and the like. I'd mask the surrounding area with a thin plastic tape, like strapping tape, for most of the process. When the new paint is down almost to the level of the old, remove the mask and do the polishing compound.
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