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Old 11-05-2010, 05:44 PM
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Well, I've sprayed, rolled and brushed tanks, and spraying is the easiest for me. Perhaps my brushing/rolling skills are lacking, dunno. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for sympathy, just a funny "don't try this at home" warning for people that might think spraying inside is a good idea
Is it still the easiest considering you had to rub the whole kitchen down with thinner and now have to setup a paint booth?
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Old 11-05-2010, 06:56 PM
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Is it still the easiest considering you had to rub the whole kitchen down with thinner and now have to setup a paint booth?

Well, ya, ok, you got me there! But conceptually it was easier. Thinking back, the last (easy) time was outdoors
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Old 11-05-2010, 06:57 PM
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but but but!!! It does look good And my kitchen is really clean now.
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Old 11-05-2010, 07:01 PM
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I also just use black acrylic paint and a brush not even a roller. 3 or 4 coats and it's done but my tunze magnets do damage it if I'm not careful. Then i just jam some fresh paint in the tears =)

Spraying inside is not smart now is using glue and primer on the carpet plus 50 other stupid things I've done in the name of this hobby. It's ok Brad I understand (too much).
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now is using glue and primer on the carpet
Haha, been there! But it wasn't my carpet, oops!
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Well, ya, ok, you got me there! But conceptually it was easier. Thinking back, the last (easy) time was outdoors
just think. and last time you wanted to do it inside also.. why did I say that was a bad idea?

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just think. and last time you wanted to do it inside also.. why did I say that was a bad idea?

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just think. and last time you wanted to do it inside also.. why did I say that was a bad idea?

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I dont know, I never listen to you Although, I just finished coat number 2...with a brush
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I dont know, I never listen to you Although, I just finished coat number 2...with a brush
how come there is never any pictures?

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