Thread: Prepping shells
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Old 06-08-2011
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I think it depends on both paint type and shell make.
Solvent based paints seem to self etch.
I find that if I don't scuff certain makes of shell the paint doesn't stick so well.
I usually scuff (600 ish) wash, then wipe out with meths.
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