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#117184 08/01/2005 6:31 AM
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What's the typical number of coats for an acrylic enamel. I just did 4 coats on my upper cab today. How many coats is overkill?
It looks nice, it's just too shiny. I had 'em add a flattener but, doesn't look flat.
-David


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#117185 08/01/2005 7:17 AM
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You can never have it to shiny David. Just leave it outside awhile, it'll flatten. Cecil....

#117186 08/01/2005 7:44 AM
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Block sand it with 600 grit. That should get rid of the gloss!


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