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Calico_NC
10-03-2006, 05:35 PM
Recently brought these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E34-89-94-5-SERIES-4PC-CLEAR-SIDEMARKER-LIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33715QQihZ020QQi temZ300033488986QQrdZ1

Now i need to know what brand/type of paint i should use to paint the outer frame. I brought some spray paint from Autozone, but i dont think it's the right kind, seeing that it peels off easily. Probably shoulda asked b4 i brought but oh well.
Qube
10-03-2006, 05:49 PM
I used Tamiya polycarbonate paint. Smoke... for a good tint. Reason it's flaking is you didn't sand off the chrome first ;)
Denton
10-03-2006, 06:18 PM
Those are the trim lights, on the corners?

If so, just delete them with Euro trim.
632 Regal
10-03-2006, 06:44 PM
http://www.scotch-corner.co.uk/artistsupplies/catalogue/images/crayola.jpg?
Calico_NC
10-03-2006, 09:24 PM
I used Tamiya polycarbonate paint. Smoke... for a good tint. Reason it's flaking is you didn't sand off the chrome first ;)

oh i didnt event think of that. (I did, but i thought it wasn't necessary) So just sand it down, and it should be okay, right?
Qube
10-03-2006, 09:29 PM
oh i didnt event think of that. (I did, but i thought it wasn't necessary) So just sand it down, and it should be okay, right?

Just sand it such that the paint will bond better. Chrome is no good for it ;)
Calico_NC
10-03-2006, 11:28 PM
okay took your advice, and all is well. seems to be working great. thanks