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Old 09-12-2009, 09:39 PM
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Default Paint question after removing side moldings.

I wanted the clean look from removing the side moldings. So, I did it. Now, I have this other problem. I thought who ever painted the Jeep had removed the molding to paint everything but they didn't. So I am sorta stuck with this clear coat lines around it. If I stand far away, I can't really tell.

What would be the best bet to do this? I'm thinking wetsand and then buff it?

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Can't really tell when you are standing far though.

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just let it go
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let it go? what do you mean?
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you can barely tell, i wouldnt worry about it
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Oh, I'm not too worried but I just like to know if there is any way to remove those lines.
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idk mine had them when i took it off, i bed lined then so it didnt matter
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I just did the same thing a week or so ago and have the same lines on one side...going to a body work friend of mine on Monday to get his opinion. I'll post the info I receive.
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Body shops are never able to match factory paint, it will be close but never a match. even it you wet sand the edges you are still going to have two different shades of paint. I guess its up to you if thats ok or not, IMO I would just put the trim back on.
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My believes are wetsand and then buff. Prolly won't notice a diff color shade by much.
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It will look better when you get the edges knocked off the clear coat, thats for sure. I just hate when you find stuff like this, and someone has done some half a$$ work. Then you gotta go back do it right.
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This jeep was shady when I 1st bought it though. Paint masking tape was ****ty at some areas. But for $2,900 for a 00 with 92k miles on it...
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