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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Hummer, Dec 11, 2009.

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    Hummer Well-Known Member

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    Iv noticed my side skirts start to get dirty often and nasty looking they match the rest of my car less... if i repaint them and use clear coat will it be easier to maintain the paint and make it easier to clean?
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    ChicagoCruise Well-Known Member

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    definitly, you just have to make sure they are uber clean before you clear coat them.

    Also the clear coat is very important. Usually the more expensive the better it will shine your paint, be flexbile, and hold up to scratches. They have this phobic clear coat that is slightly magnetized, very expensive btw, but it even repels wax. So when u wash your car, all you really need is just water. BMW offers it as a $5,000 option on 6&7 series.
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    Definitely need some clear coat. The worst thing about clear coat is that when you apply it you have to be in a very clean environment. Any little dust you will be able to see in the clear, and it will make it look cloudy.
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    Dust is bad but not the worst thing yet. The worst thing about clear coat is it left up your base paint and you have to repaint the whole thing from start. Make sure you test the clear coat on some little area (like those inner corner/back of the side skirt) first before you apply it
    I learnt it the hard way. :sad:

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