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Remember, anytime that the paint moves the metallic does as well, so if they run you will get the metallic all in one spot. With metallic, always use the suggested reducers and mix the entire batch to be sprayed at the same time. DO NOT play mad scientist/chemist. ''Follow the instructions to the letter''. The engineers at the paint companies spend millions on R&D, so they are already sure of the results you will get by mixing the product any given way. Do not re-invent the wheel.
 
Remember, anytime that the paint moves the metallic does as well, so if they run you will get the metallic all in one spot. With metallic, always use the suggested reducers and mix the entire batch to be sprayed at the same time. DO NOT play mad scientist/chemist. ''Follow the instructions to the letter''. The engineers at the paint companies spend millions on R&D, so they are already sure of the results you will get by mixing the product any given way. Do not re-invent the wheel.
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==Tips==
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*Always follow the manufacturers' recommendations for every product that you use. This usually means thoroughly reading the associated tech sheets, which are typically available for download from the manufacturer's website. For further detail, see [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rules-rules-rules-editorial-165210.html ''Rules, Rules, Rules'', an editorial post by MARTINSR on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board].
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*Never soda blast unless you know how to completely remove the residue, and fully understand the complexities associated with soda blasting. See: [[Soda blasting]].
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===Forums===
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*[http://autobody101.com/forums/ Autobody101.com forums]
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*[http://www.autobodyonline.com/discussion/ Autobodyonline.com forums]
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*[http://autobodystore.com/forum/index.php Autobodystore forums]
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*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-exterior Hotrodders.com body and exterior forum]
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*[http://spi.forumup.org SPI Users forum]
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===Videos===
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*[http://commerce03.i2net.com/able55new/stores/10/Huntington-Beach-Bodyworks-56-Metal-to-Paint-P14876C596.aspx Huntington Beach Bodyworks 56' Metal to Paint]
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==References==
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*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/metal-prep-epoxy-primer-no-so-fast-164937.html
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*http://spi.forumup.org/about2379-0-asc-0-spi.html (lots of tips here, needs to be incorporated into article)
  
 
==Resources==
 
==Resources==

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