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Old 06-11-07, 08:37 AM   #126
lowtideride
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Hey man, I am a few steps ahead of you. Becuase I pretty much did everything you have so far as restoring the 62. I got the new engine mounts and engine dropped in last night.

My only word of advise is to use high gloss. Yes the first week it will be very glossy but it will look like semi-gloss before you know it. I have painted 3 frames, 1 with semi and 2 with gloss. With in about 2 weeks of road use you dont see the gloss. BUt the kicker is...that the semi will let mud and dirt stick to it the high-gloss wont. I am a firm believer that the high gloss protects the frame much better than the semi or for that matter flat paints. I can snap a pic of my gloss painted frame for you if ya want and you will see its not very glossy and wont get stained with mud/dirt.


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