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04-23-2014, 08:21 PM
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how to make polyurethane shiny
What can you use to make a PU piece look shiny like ABS plastic?
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04-23-2014, 09:33 PM
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That cannot looks good... Exposed ABS plastic looks cheap IMO. Just use armorall I suppose.
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04-23-2014, 10:43 PM
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You should just wetsand it, paint prep and spray it matte black. Thats what I was thinking about doing for those bottom Polyurethane pieces.
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04-23-2014, 11:46 PM
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well, i guess i was just wondering how to make PU looking shiny in general.
because my STI lip is shiny, but the CS sideskirts are matte. |
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04-24-2014, 12:19 AM
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Tireshine if your cheap works for a while.
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04-24-2014, 01:53 AM
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Clean plastic with paint thinner, then Clearcoat them.
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05-04-2014, 02:26 AM
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Meguairs Trim Detailer - for use on plastic and rubber exterior pieces. Gives it that new, wet look. Good stuff.
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