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Old 05-29-2009 | 10:32 AM
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Can I buy VR Rattle Can?

Just wondering.
Old 05-29-2009 | 10:45 AM
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What is your question exactly?
Old 05-29-2009 | 10:52 AM
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Can i buy a can of spray paint in the color Velocity Red Mica.....
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Oh. No you can't unless you have it made.
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Where can i have it made sir?
Old 05-29-2009 | 01:02 PM
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www.paintscratch.com
Old 05-29-2009 | 01:20 PM
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I'll second this response. But be aware that the VR paint is a Tri-Coat, so you'll need to buy the base coat, then a second that actually has the Mica flake in it, and a clear coat.

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Old 05-29-2009 | 07:45 PM
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^ Paintscratch will provide the base coat and the metallic flake coat (2 cans) when you order it.
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Nice site! I know where to buy some touch up paint now.
Old 05-30-2009 | 12:38 AM
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Thanks brothers......btw...IM DRUNK! GO BEER!
Old 06-03-2009 | 06:05 AM
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http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

This turned out well for me when I painted my wheels the same color as the car....
Old 06-03-2009 | 06:29 AM
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Whats the Color code for VR?
Old 06-03-2009 | 09:24 AM
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Rev Me 62 - lets see some pictures of your car with the color matched wheels! I don't think anyone else has done this on an 8 (besides black).
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Id like to see them too, also would like to see any of the work done with these rattle cans so i can see what the quality is.
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Originally Posted by REV_ME_62
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

This turned out well for me when I painted my wheels the same color as the car....
I've used this product on several items. It's an ok match, but not 100% as true VR is a tri-coat process and requires a bit extra skill.

I also re-painted a set a rear aero flares the were black. Came out decent. Everyone I talk to about them thinks it's stock.






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Old 06-03-2009 | 05:49 PM
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How did you paint them altspace ? They look oem
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Thanks. Sand, prime, paint, clearcoat, polish, wax...done.
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Thanks. Sand, prime, paint, clearcoat, polish, wax...done.
They came out nice! Was this the duplicolor clear coat that you used?
Old 06-03-2009 | 06:26 PM
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Dude, they look absolutly amazing, tyvm for the pictures, im a sure buyer now! Have you done anything by taping it off and painting with this product? Wanna know if its gonna leave noticeably thick lines.
Old 06-04-2009 | 05:20 PM
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I did all the prep and paint then had my friend do the final clear because he has the spray gun for it. So that part was not rattle can action. Heh.

I have not taped anything off when painting. The only other car parts I painted were my rear license plate frame and the washer/brake fluid caps.
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