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Re: Wheel Painting rostyle template

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Subject: Re: Wheel Painting rostyle template
From: Rick Brown <mgrick@ptd.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 18:27:11 -0500
Pointparty@aol.com wrote:
> 
> David:  My understanding from the paint shop is they used the template
> successfully and asked to keep it for future.  It is hanging on a nail peg on
> their wall.  I did not actually see them use it.  But since I am not skilled
> at doing it myself, I turned the project over.   As I remember the labor
> charge was very reasonable.  Not much more than the cost of paint, tape and
> knife would have been.
> 
> I don't have a lot of time or mechanical talent or working facility so I  find
> the best mechanics and bodyshop crafts people.  They enjoy working on my car
> as needed and don't charge much as long as I don't screw it up first or try to
> give them advice.  And the car has been always reliable.
> 
> I do admire the folks who have the skills, etc to do it themselves.  Wish I
> could.
> 
> Mel Frank
> 71mgbgt


I've used the wheel mask with some success - the trick is to spray it
with a tacky adhesive let it set up for a second or so and then apply 
it to the wheel - after youve painted it - it will simply lift off.
Some touchup with a brush is required however.

Rick

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