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Problem Painting Dash

fmx300

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I've painted the dash in my VU white and its come up really matte instead of gloss...i did use plastic paint and heaps of clear coat but still didnt work....am i missing something?
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What are the weather conditions like down there at present? If it was a wet or humid day, that will cause the paint to come out with a flat finish.
 

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i did it awhile ago...cant really remember what the weather was like. i want to change the color anyways...might just see how i go for a second time
 

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its a vinal pad, its proberly asorbed the colour and clear over time.

did you use vinal dye or just a spray can paint?
 
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