VHTing tail lights as we speak..
08-10-2006, 09:32 PM
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VHTing tail lights as we speak..
Pics w/ in the hour THis stuff is drying FAST. Iused a 2in1 sponge, the rough side, dry to rough the surface up. Washed w/ degreasing soap, and used a papertowel to dry.
The first coat, I was DEF impressed w/. I laid it on a smidge too thick and I had a small run. -right in the center of the driver's side.
FYI, I used a 2in1 sponge, (like the rough 3m side) dry, to try to smooth it out. I worked ok, untill the paint REALLY set up. (a fingernail would have been more abrasive) IT smoothed it out OK, and the second coat is drying now. I hope I didn't go too much. It's getting dark, so we'll see.
IMO, One coat somewhat heavy, if you're good, is PLENTY... again IMO.
It gives it a NICE smoked look. I forgot to take before pics, come to think of it... I hope people can see my brake lights ok, douring the day now...
..Don't want to get rear-ended.
PICS W/IN THE HOUR!
EDIT... 10 min later...
1st coat, too thick, but good shine
2nd coat, too thin... hazy, blurry...no orange peel.
3rd coat.... JUST RIGHT!
The first coat, I was DEF impressed w/. I laid it on a smidge too thick and I had a small run. -right in the center of the driver's side.
FYI, I used a 2in1 sponge, (like the rough 3m side) dry, to try to smooth it out. I worked ok, untill the paint REALLY set up. (a fingernail would have been more abrasive) IT smoothed it out OK, and the second coat is drying now. I hope I didn't go too much. It's getting dark, so we'll see.
IMO, One coat somewhat heavy, if you're good, is PLENTY... again IMO.
It gives it a NICE smoked look. I forgot to take before pics, come to think of it... I hope people can see my brake lights ok, douring the day now...
..Don't want to get rear-ended.PICS W/IN THE HOUR!
EDIT... 10 min later...
1st coat, too thick, but good shine
2nd coat, too thin... hazy, blurry...no orange peel.
3rd coat.... JUST RIGHT!
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08-10-2006, 10:37 PM
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Re: VHTing tail lights as we speak..
I was out TAKING the pix... That's proBABly took so long...
Uploading now... gimmie a minute...
Got 7 pics.. uploading.................... NOW!!!
Uploading now... gimmie a minute...
Got 7 pics.. uploading.................... NOW!!!
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08-10-2006, 10:59 PM
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Yeah, I just thought of that. I've heard it's a matter of personal preferance... I prolly will..
I can do it tomarro. After they dried I gave them a gentle wash w/ a sponge and water. That helped. I used the Turtle Wax ICE to shine them a bit.. Worked GREAT! The clear coat would be teh HE3aT!!...
I love my car!
GD.. IT REALLY needs that SS spoiler... !
I can do it tomarro. After they dried I gave them a gentle wash w/ a sponge and water. That helped. I used the Turtle Wax ICE to shine them a bit.. Worked GREAT! The clear coat would be teh HE3aT!!...
I love my car!
GD.. IT REALLY needs that SS spoiler... !
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08-11-2006, 10:20 AM
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ehh. I thought that one was kinda kewl, so I thre it in there..
and for the record, I was drinking beer.... I used an empty bottle of Captain to test on.
and for the record, I was drinking beer.... I used an empty bottle of Captain to test on.
08-11-2006, 02:43 PM
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$12 through Afterthoughts auto.com (2 cans....they put two on there. noticed after I paid for it.)
GOT 1 CAN FOR SALE!
THe car is FILTHY, I know. I need to put my CF Z embelem on the back, and the nose badge yet... That and wash her. I didn't bring my wash stuff to work today, I have the time, just no soap...
GOT 1 CAN FOR SALE!
THe car is FILTHY, I know. I need to put my CF Z embelem on the back, and the nose badge yet... That and wash her. I didn't bring my wash stuff to work today, I have the time, just no soap...
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08-11-2006, 06:17 PM
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Re: VHTing tail lights as we speak..
Originally Posted by Bayer-Z28
I didn't bring my wash stuff to work today, I have the time, just no soap...
But yeah looks good. I might redo mine sometime. I did it once and they turned out a little too dark for my tastes and they had a little orange peeling effect. I might have been that it was about 30º out and i was in a hurry.
08-11-2006, 07:21 PM
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