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Old 07-28-2008, 08:44 AM
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i repainted my plactic on my dashboard..the plastic big piece around my headunit and heating/cooling controls. and ive alreaddy applied 2 coats of spray paint and 2 coats of clear coat and i want the shiny/glossy look on my painted plastic. what is the best stuff to spray on to give it that effect? thanks.
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 09:24 AM
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I would have used high gloss paint and a few more coats of clear. That's just me, though.
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 09:36 AM
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so is there anything i could put on it to fix it, make it look glossy/shiny? maybe something where all i have to do is add a few coats?
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 06:55 PM
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What color did you paint it?
 
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:45 PM
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I'd wet sand it with some 600 Grit paper if you already haven't to give it that smooth soft finish and then give a couple more coats of each. At least 3 of each
 
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