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Old 05-30-18 | 10:07 AM
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I painted a frame with a brush because I didn't want the trouble or hazards of spray. I had low standards, which is why I'm satisfied with my job. The one clever thing I did was to mask my Nervex lugs with liquid latex. It went on with a little acid brush, and it peeled off easily.
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