Vallence paint help

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Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:30 am

Does anyone know what paint to use to get a wavey effect on the front vallence ?
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Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:41 am

could be wrong but i think most people roller it on the front valence

primer and normal bmw colour as far as i know

but have heard roller to get the same effect as factory
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Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:57 am

Stone chip applied with a shultz gun gives the OEM finish.
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Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:12 pm

That's the only way I know to get the effect (what Brian said). I've seen rollered valances and they look more like there's sand in the paint.