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Old 04-26-2009, 02:02 PM
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this week i plan to fix the outside of my car. this includes putting up my driver side rocker molding and painting 2 small rust areas and painting a side mirror and door handle. here are some pics of what ill be doing . if you can give any advise on how to do it like what prep work i should do and also what materials i need. i snapped a pic of my rpo code so u guys could tell me what color my car is. it a 96 ssei looks silver but has a gold color as well to it. thanks in advanced for the help

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Old 04-26-2009, 05:12 PM
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I have the same color.. My window sticker says "Silver Taupe Metallic"
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cool thanks so i just gotta find that color paint. my plane is to scuff up the mirror then throw some primer on then the paint. my ? is do i have to put a clear coat thing on also
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I dont do much body work but I would put clear over it. Dupicolor sells it in a spray can. Makes it easy for smallish areas
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looks like alot of sanding. and filling
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