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Old School Graphics - Tech Project

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Once the last color was applied to the final panel, it was time to finish unmasking the roof.
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You know those SATA cups with the mixed colors? This is where they come in handy; the same colors were used to touch up those sections.
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As you add more paint, the more careful you need to be when removing paint as you can peel your work right off of the vehicle.
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The old school trick of using tape to mask off part of the paint gave the roof a pinstripe effect.
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The final clear was put on in steps, like a build-up.
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All of the touch-ups melted right in with the final clear finish, giving this roof an old school look with a modern appeal.
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