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Old 08-05-2002, 08:55 PM
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Modern paint practices usually call for some kind of corrosion protection coating, then primer, then the base coat color, then the clear coat...To save money, most auto manufacturers only paint the inside of the hood and such with only the base coat...No clear coat could make the silver inside the hood appear like primer grey...If you think you can do a reasonable job yourself, go get some clear coat at the auto parts store, and paint a small inconspicuous spot first...I like laquer for my quick clear coat jobs like this...Some swear by enamel...Personal preference...Call a local auto body shop if you want...Of course, there is always the possibility that they did indeed fail to paint your base coat over the primer...I doubt that though with the automation processes at the factory...Hope that helps...DP
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