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Old 06-24-2005, 12:36 PM
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just a quick question...where can i get translucent red paint for my taillights...does any car store carry it? pep boys, autozone etc??
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i tryed that...found a couple people saying they got it at hobbytown USA and one other shop i've never heard off....i live in a smaller city, we don't have like hobby shops galore...is there a place on the internet, also where can I get niteshade...i'm still undesided if i wanna go blacked out or red...
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i tryed that...found a couple people saying they got it at hobbytown USA and one other shop i've never heard off....i live in a smaller city, we don't have like hobby shops galore...is there a place on the internet, also where can I get niteshade...i'm still undesided if i wanna go blacked out or red...
Most wallmarts have it. Its by the Model cars, that’s where i got mine at if you cant find it there Im sure you can get it off the net

its my By Testors and its called transparent candy apple red

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Old 06-25-2005, 12:16 AM
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check hardware stores as well. I found some in the paint section of home depot

For them it was paint for making 'stained glass'
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The **** boys are big on this stuff:
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
I have no experience with it, so can't advise firsthand. But others have used it with good results!
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you can get nightshade from summitracing i believe, possibly Jeg's also.
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