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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MoEngineer
I tired to touch-up the clear on mine. It can't be done with a can. It takes a shop that can blend the clear with reducer, and even then they normaly take it all the way back to a body line. That is what I finally had to do. Don't kid youself into thinking you can wetsand and make it blend either.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Flares are looking better n better
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommyxgun
Could I wet sand and respray clear? Area isnt noticeable but will bugg me
Yes it can be recleared. As suggested find a knowledgable painter and let them take care of it.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommyxgun
Could I wet sand and respray clear? Area isnt noticeable but will bugg me
I would suggest a nice set of "splash guards".
Kill two birds with one stone.They will hide the present damage and prevent future damage.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Thinking you're right..

Originally Posted by O4-/-C5
I would suggest a nice set of "splash guards".
Kill two birds with one stone.They will hide the present damage and prevent future damage.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by HT1663WB
No Not those..these. 19170234 – 2005-2009 Splash Guards.
Looks like you can get a good deal right now on these:
http://www.partstaxi.com/partlocator...subcat1=167169
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