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> http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/type3/fender.jpg > > > Ok, that one the finish looks pretty dead on. It looks like you really need > to polish on it some more, or maybe rough up the surface (with 320 to 600 grit) > and clear coat it (option # 2). Did you use a catalized enamel for your > finish, or not put in any hardener? If the later, then you won't get the shine up, > as the hardener is what puts the brilliant shine in enamel. I'm also wondering > if you let the paint dry long enough, as enamel needs 30 days to dry before > color sanding, while modern clear coats (BC/CC systems) only need 3 days. Just > a few things to think about, andI hope this helps. Thanks for help, what I used was Acrylic Enamel that had been thinned and prepared in spray cans. My father in law bought the paint for me, so I don't know if there was an option for single stage or basecoat. I am fairly certain that I just have basecoat and will need a clear coat to get it shiny. Thanks, Jason Smith 71 Square AT FI http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org