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Old 03-19-2008, 08:19 AM
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Default Re: Extreme chrome on engine parts

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Originally Posted by FigureLLC View Post
someone please correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the clear has less to do with the durability of the coating, and more to do with keeping the aluminum flake (often used as a metallic) from oxidizing and dulling out.
True, but I would consider what you posted a durability issue as well. Spill some fuel on a metallic (chrome) without clear sometime.

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