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YOUR RESEARCHDIY paint job on side mirror

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Replace main air filter as well

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I just changed the oil and filter on mine plus changed the main air filter as well.

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Replace oil and filter

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I just changed the oil and filter on mine plus changed the main air filter as well.

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DIY paint job on side mirror

Use spray cans

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I used spray cans.

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DIY paint job on side mirror

Use base coat

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I did it over using base coat from PaintScratch followed by clear coat.

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Replace main air filter as well

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I just changed the oil and filter on mine plus changed the main air filter as well.

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DIY paint job on side mirror

Replace oil and filter

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I just changed the oil and filter on mine plus changed the main air filter as well.

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DIY paint job on side mirror

Use base coat

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Suggestion · Original poster

I did it over using base coat from PaintScratch followed by clear coat.

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DIY paint job on side mirror

Use spray cans

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I used spray cans.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm pleased with myself because I saved a couple hundred bucks. The clear coat was peeling on one of my side mirrors and got an estimate at the body shop. I decided to try and fix it myself. I first just sprayed clear coat (spray can) over the mirror but the exposed base coat turned dark and left a blotch. I did it over using base coat from PaintScratch followed by clear coat. I ordered thru their website according to my color code. I used spray cans. It's a near perfect match and since it not two adjacent body panels it looks perfect. Looks professional. How cool is that?

POST 2Original post

Well done Dennis. It feels great when you do something yourself and it turns out top class. I just changed the oil and filter on mine plus changed the main air filter as well. No bits found in the oil filter so all is clear so far. I got that warm fuzzy feeling same as yourself.

POST 3Original post

Good job... I need to learn how to body paint. But you need to post pics....

POST 4Original post

the mastery of a rattle can is a piece of cake; it's the prep work before and proper curing in between coats

POST 6Original post

I did the same this spring. Sanded, primed, color coat then multiple clear coats. Turned up amazing, $50 worth of paint and sand paper.

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