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buick4u2nv

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TO paint or NOT to paint...
« on: November 21, 2007, 12:07:06 am »
so i have a "trog" game not in the original cab... it is in a wood paneled cab in so so shape... the question is..
should i paint it?? or will that hurt what little value is there?
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Re: TO paint or NOT to paint...
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2007, 01:40:40 pm »
If "value" is your only concern, paint it or slap some decals on it, *begin sarcasm* although would paneling is so nice.

How about a pic to see what condition it is in.
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Re: TO paint or NOT to paint...
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2007, 07:22:07 pm »
i have no REAL good pics...





value isnt my main concern... as i dont intend on selling it....

BUT i dont wanna make a huge mistake by painting over somthing thats collectable.. :)
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Re: TO paint or NOT to paint...
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2007, 07:24:12 pm »
oh btw... this is absoultely torn apart right now in my diningroom hahaha... i polished all the lexan so theres no flaws... the Cp has been torn apart andsent out for media blasted... as with the coin door... and probabaly powder coat black...or just paint... dunno yet
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Re: TO paint or NOT to paint...
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2007, 04:51:38 pm »
so ya.. its gonna be painted... what do you use?? a roller? spray paint???...what will yeild the best  results?
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Re: TO paint or NOT to paint...
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2007, 07:02:07 pm »
Quote from: buick4u2nv on November 23, 2007, 04:51:38 pm
so ya.. its gonna be painted... what do you use?? a roller? spray paint???...what will yeild the best  results?

I'd go with a foam roller with lots of sanding between coats.
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Re: TO paint or NOT to paint...
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2007, 12:47:14 am »
i'll post after pics... i hope it doesnt get demoted to the hellcade!!!
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