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Old 11-10-12 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Angelo
It's automotive paint loaded in cans. I chose that over mixing my own, due to the fact I do not know what Schwinn paint supposed to look like. It went on really well, from the primer to the Silver base coat. Two coats of red and two coats of clear. It's been about 10 hours and the paint is hard to the touch. Not like you would get from regular rattle can junk.
Did you have them add a hardening agent? It makes a real difference in durability, but you've got to be ready to spray soon after the cans are prepared.
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