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These methods typically leave visible marks indicating that a cheapo method of paint application was used. | These methods typically leave visible marks indicating that a cheapo method of paint application was used. | ||
| − | + | To properly assess a paint job, you need to look at it in person. When viewing photos of paint jobs (in a magazine, on a website...etc.) there is a crucial factor to keep in mind: the brush or roller marks can be hidden when photographed. This could be done unintentionally, or with "selective" photography methods. Note the two photos below. | |
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|[[Image:Cheapo_brush_job1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A brush-applied paint job appears to look good in a photograph.]] | |[[Image:Cheapo_brush_job1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A brush-applied paint job appears to look good in a photograph.]] | ||
| − | |[[Image:Cheapo_brush_job2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | |[[Image:Cheapo_brush_job2.jpg|thumb|none|380px|Another photograph of the same paint job, with different lighting and perspective, reveals clearly visible brush marks.]] |
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===Discount paint franchises=== | ===Discount paint franchises=== | ||
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====Earl Scheib==== | ====Earl Scheib==== | ||
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As of 2010, former Earl Scheib franchises are owned and operated completely independently as the franchise has dissolved. | As of 2010, former Earl Scheib franchises are owned and operated completely independently as the franchise has dissolved. | ||
| − | + | ==Lacquer-based paint== | |
| − | + | ===Dupli-Color=== | |
Dupli-Color is a lacquer paint product being sold by Sherwin Williams. It's marketed to the lower end of the skill and experience spectrum, as an easy-to-apply and inexpensive option for hobbyists. | Dupli-Color is a lacquer paint product being sold by Sherwin Williams. It's marketed to the lower end of the skill and experience spectrum, as an easy-to-apply and inexpensive option for hobbyists. | ||
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