View Single Post
  #5  
Old 07-15-2010, 05:45 PM
Didymus Didymus is offline
AF Enthusiast
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 827
Thanks: 2
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Re: I just don't get it

There's another angle on this, and that's the wear and tear factor. Parts look bright and clean when they're first painted, but by the time my ten sweaty thumbs have tugged and fitted and glued them into place, they've lost their luster. The glossy pieces are dull and the matte pieces are mottled.

That's a particular problem with "chromed" pieces. The good sprays - Alclad and Spaz Stix - are not all that durable. I just Spaz Stix'd a dropped axle, and I hate the thought of that sparkly chrome wearing off as I'm assembling the front suspension.

Aside from "Wash your hands, DDMS!", any thoughts on how keep that fresh-painted look?
__________________
D D M S
Reply With Quote