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                        midnightprowler
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: East Bethel, MN
                        Posted by midnightprowler on Saturday, November 22, 2003 10:10 AM
                        A no cost way to acieve a vinyl look is to paint in flat, and rub your finger on your forehead to get skin oil on it, and wipe over the part. Sounds rude, but works quite well.
                        Lee

                        Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

                        Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

                        1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

                        Ask me about Speedway Decals

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                        A. Howard
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        Posted by A. Howard on Friday, November 21, 2003 8:06 PM
                        You can usually find Testor's dullcote in the small model section of some discount stores like Wal-Mart. It seems like they sections get smaller and smaller, but they still frequently have something.

                        Adam
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                        dubix88
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Maine,USA
                        Posted by dubix88 on Friday, November 21, 2003 2:33 PM
                        HEY,
                        I got an email about the finger thing. Havent tried it yet but im gonna. In case it dont work, where could i get a dull coat. There arent any hobby shops where i live.

                        Randy
                        THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
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                        A. Howard
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        Posted by A. Howard on Friday, November 21, 2003 2:30 PM
                        That's another good way to do it. I've also heard about painting in flat black and rubbing the finish with you finger (after the paint's dry of course). The skin oils will give it a leathery or vinyl sheen.

                        Adam
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 21, 2003 10:51 AM
                        I'm working on a 66' Shelby Mustang GT-350H and I sprayed everything flat black. Then after the paint was good and dry I buffed the flat paint w/a plain ole' rag to a dull shine. Looks great and it's very easy and in-expensive. Here's the seats:





                        Good luck!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:48 PM
                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto]
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                        A. Howard
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        Posted by A. Howard on Thursday, November 20, 2003 6:03 PM

                        Just use semi-gloss paint or a semi-gloss clear coat to get a decent vinyl look. Simple! Big Smile [:D]

                        Adam
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                        dubix88
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Maine,USA
                        vinyl
                        Posted by dubix88 on Thursday, November 20, 2003 5:22 PM
                        HEY,
                        How would i make realistic vinyl for a dash. Im kinda short on cash so that means no aftermarket stuff.

                        Randy
                        THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
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