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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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What is the Brand name of the paint they use in BG? Thanks
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I think it's Tropicana - how else could they get that much orange peel consistently.
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I think it's Tropicana - how else could they get that much orange peel consistently.
Quick and witty. Well done!
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The paint is manufactured by DuPont.
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