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When spraying a part of a car, how do you avoid 'cut off lines'?

Just for further elaboration, do you mean a line between your new coat of paint and the previous coat of paint? Is it possible you supply a picture please? Over time, the original paint of a vehicle ...
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Paint peeling around body filled area 6 months on

Bodywork is something that cannot be rushed. While others are suggesting chemicals that may be suited for this application, it is not necessarily going to be a solution to your problem. The most ...
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When spraying a part of a car, how do you avoid 'cut off lines'?

You already got some good advice on buffing and polishing. Here are some tips to hiding paint lines and minimizing their noticeability: Always provide the paint code and the VIN when you have paint ...
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choosing between the many ways to fill exterior trim holes

Personally i would be looking at epoxy resin, fibre-glass or similar. If the panel or body can be rotated or oriented so it is near flat it will make things easier. Epoxy has a number of ...
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Can a "punctured" plastic bumper be repaired?

You can get what is called a "plastic welder". I've never used one so don't know the "proper" usage of it, but I'm sure if you looked it up on YouTube you can find all kinds of ...
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choosing between the many ways to fill exterior trim holes

I'd plug weld the hole then dress the weld and lead load it or add a light skim of P38. If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing well. All other methods tend not to last as holes that have been ...
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What's the best body filler to paint a car

Looking at your pictures, I don't think you need any filler. Just sand down and feather the areas, use a high build urethane primer to fill in any low spots, and paint. If you need a little filler (I ...
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When spraying a part of a car, how do you avoid 'cut off lines'?

It's great you have attempted to have a go yourself to repair your bumper, and sounds like you did a really good job for your first try....but the reason for the lip is poor masking technique, so just ...
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When spraying a part of a car, how do you avoid 'cut off lines'?

I'm not an expert in this field, but when I have undertaken similar small DIY projects I tend to apply masking tape further out on the panel than I need to. I then stick newspaper to the tape and fold ...
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