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Old 07-17-2010, 11:22 AM
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Got bored last night, went to the store and found some Nightshades, Clear Coat, and 2000grit sandpaper.

Then I got home went to town.

Wet sand, two coats of VHT, dry for a few minutes, about 4 coats of clear. Then I let it dry over night.

This morning I wet sanded again and hit it with some Meguires Ultimate Compound and screwed them back on!

Here are a couple pictures of how they turned out. I think they turned out pretty good. Now I just need to gain the courage (and the steady hand) to try and do one coat of VHT on my taillights. Not something I'm looking forward to trying to do.
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:25 AM
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Looks good but do you have a straight on shot?
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:26 AM
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I'll go take one now
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:30 AM
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Here's a straight on shot.

I'm not really short and fat. Damn car reflection.

In the picture it looks like the nightshades it kind of uneven. Scared me and I had to run out and double check. Its just reflection.
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:39 AM
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They look real good! Nice job!
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:39 AM
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Thanks! It was surprisingly an easy job!
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:41 AM
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Looks good. After about a month, get some rubbing compound and the drill buffer attachment and just go to town on them, you will get way more shine.
 
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Sure got a nice looking car there
 
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looks good man
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 03:06 PM
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They look good =) nice job!
 


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