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    This is a repost from some time back. Seemed like it fit this thread as well.

    At one time I knew a guy that had one particular talent that made him very popular with the dealer repaint shops. He could match the factory orange peel after a repair was made. I have no idea how he did it and he wouldn`t share the information with anyone.
    He really thought it was funny that he was in demand because he could screw a good paint job up so it matched what came from the factory.


    Charles

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    Okay, I guess this fits in here and I also would like to show off my ignorance.....On the Tacomas and Tundras (maybe other models...I know these two for sure) on the bottoms of the doors there is what seems to be "orange peel" paint. I have asked a couple of friends about this. One of them, an off-road enthusiast, says that it is called rocker-shultz (spelling??). He says it is to prevent rock chipping from tire sling up. I don`t know about this one, but every new Tundra I looked at on the lot had it as did the Tacomas. It looks like it purposefully done that way also. So my question to the DC peeps is.....What exactly is it? Orange peel or this rocker-stuff? I haven`t noticed it on any other makes, but then again, I really haven`t looked either. Thanks!!
    I still don`t believe in grit guards.

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    It is a type of chip guard. It is sprayed on at the factory to help keep the stones from chipping the paint.
    If you notice, it is a lot thicker than the clearcoat and also more flexible.
    You can buy similar products at body shop supply stores but it is not as effective.

    "Why do I have dimples in my paint?" Dimples make your car cuter
    It`s what you learn after you know it all that counts ... John Wooden

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    Originally posted by kimwallace


    "Why do I have dimples in my paint?" Dimples make your car cuter
    What if it`s not dimples, but cellulite?
    I still don`t believe in grit guards.

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    Originally posted by JaredPointer
    What if it`s not dimples, but cellulite?
    Then you have a "Fat Ride"

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    This thread is starting to be too funny .

    Just do what the rest of us do and learn to live with it.

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    Originally posted by kimwallace
    Then you have a "Fat Ride"
    Do they make Atkins friendly gas?:dunno
    I still don`t believe in grit guards.

 

 
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