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re-doing tail lights (smoked/painted)

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Old 07-18-2009, 04:08 PM
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yeah those spray cans just don't get the proper atomization of the paint to get it on smooth. wetsanding and respraying will just end up with the same rough appearance due to that.. so i would wetsand the orange peel with 2000 or 2500 and buff them back up to a smooth shine.

also if the basecoat is layed down rough it will definitly effect how nice the top coat lays down. whats on bottom effects whats on top

don't use the buffer on max speed because it is a curved surface and you'll quickly burn through a layer of clear.. slow, light pressure and take your time. finish off with some clear coat glaze polish

can always hand polish too
 
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Old 07-19-2009, 04:17 PM
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here's mine, haven't got them yet, but i should have them ship out this week.

 
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Old 07-19-2009, 04:37 PM
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Tinted or painted??
 
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Old 07-19-2009, 04:46 PM
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Old 07-19-2009, 06:16 PM
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Thanks I shot him an email, and that decal guy never replied lol
 
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Old 07-19-2009, 09:56 PM
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his web site was down that's why. i just email him. might want to email him again
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 07:32 PM
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some1 wanted to see them lit up so heres the pics. also re-did the 3rd brake light from paint to tint so it would match the rest.

was taken around 6:00pm ish
 
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Old 07-21-2009, 11:39 AM
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Looks good.
 
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Old 07-26-2009, 12:49 PM
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painted part of the bumper between the reverse lights and license plate yesterday. lemme know if it looks cheesy or not.. easily fixed back

before/after
 
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Old 07-26-2009, 12:55 PM
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`Nuffy, it looks SuperSuperAweSome 4-Sure
It's all in the details....& you just added a SuperLook 2 your `Monte...Do you like it ?? If so, that's all that matters
Well, `the kid from `Space likes the look also...4-Double Sure : ) Thanks for sharing your detailed work product.
I'm sure others will want 2 do the same.
EnJoy your Monte...U have made it yours by every mod
you `do....Good Luck...EnJoy your Monte/Life

 


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